Bonchester Bridge Riverside Park

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Riverside pitch (added by manager 03 Jan 2023)
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  • Peaceful site on the banks of the River Rule in Bonchester Bridge
  • A 15-minute drive to Hawick or Jedburgh; Kielder Forest half an hour
  • Kitchen area on site; village pub next door
A riverside spot in the stunning Scottish borders is an enticing proposition in itself… but what if you could have that and be next door to a friendly village pub too? It’s all here for happy guests at Bonchester Bridge Riverside Park, in a lovely location on the banks of the River Rule and right next door to the lovely village inn (a place of warm welcomes, good food and excellent drinks). It’s not just handy proximity to the pub that draws guests to this park – it’s also the fact that it’s in an area that’s popular for all sorts of outdoor pursuits including hiking, cycling, fishing, watersports and stargazing. There’s a football pitch and playground in the village for kids who require a little more activity close to home. And of course having the river just by the park is handy for those who’d like to launch kayaks and paddleboards, cool their feet after a long walk or even take a refreshing wild swim… All of this is backed up by a strong clutch of facilities on site, including a centrally heated toilet and shower block (with a ladies’ dressing area too) and a kitchen with washing machine, tumble dryer and microwave. Barbecues and campfires are both permitted if you’d like to try your hand at alfresco cookery (or just fancy keeping warm while staring into the embers). Just remember that quiet time is between 11pm and 8am. Bonchester Bridge village is a tiny place but it’s at its liveliest during the annual international sheep-shearing contest (held every August, if you fancy joining the fun). It’s also well situated for outings to Hawick and Jedburgh (both 15 minutes’ drive) or trips across the border to Kielder Forest.

Site type

Tent pitches 12
Touring caravan pitches 12
Motorhome pitches 8
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Please note
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

German

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Reviews

9.3

Overall rating based on 114 reviews View breakdown

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Friendly staff, clean modern shower and toilet block, generous pitches on a…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Top electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked: Friendly staff, clean modern shower and toilet block, generous pitches on a small quiet site

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Absolutely a fantastic place top class toilets and showers. The pitches were…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

30 electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Absolutely a fantastic place top class toilets and showers. The pitches were perfect and a bonus a a lovely pub next door with good beer and food. The wardens of the site were very welcoming and couldn't do enough to help. I would recommend this site to everyone.

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Excellent site perfect for stop off on way to Central Scotland

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Joe H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

P non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Modern, up to date facilities. Nice location in lovely countryside. Helpful site wardens.

Disliked: Nothing really.

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Small campsite, very clean toilets and showers, small village location next to…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

P non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Small campsite, very clean toilets and showers, small village location next to a nice local pub, washing machines, playing field, riverside walk, local walks short drive away.

Disliked: River too close for relaxing stay with small kids, not a problem for those with no kids.

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Highly recommend

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
David M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Top electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked: Exceptional toilets and great quiet location, nice friendly and helpfil staff.

Disliked: Nothing

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Well maintained with friendly wardens…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Top electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked: Well maintained with friendly wardens

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Clean, well organised friendly…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

20 electric grass and gravel touring pitch (riverside)

Liked: Clean, well organised friendly

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Excellent site with brilliant facilities .

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Beth R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

20 electric grass and gravel touring pitch (riverside)

Liked: Great pitches, lovely location and fantastic clean facilities. Dog walk field and little walk along the river. Everything we needed

Disliked: Nothing to dislike

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Lovely peaceful site with some beautiful scenery and walks. Excellent showers, toilets…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

21 electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch (riverside)

Liked: Lovely peaceful site with some beautiful scenery and walks. Excellent showers, toilets and kitchen facilities probably the best in a long time. Good base for exploring, lots of wildlife.

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Good Location , near the boarder to England , clean facilities

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

30 electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Really good small and cosy camping site , very quiet and the facilities were really good . Staff very attentive as well .

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches) Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Bonchester Bridge Riverside Park

Bonchester Bridge

Hawick

Scottish Borders

Scotland

TD9 8JN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

55.40111°N
-2.65561°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.1 mi Mill Rd End
5.3 mi Jedforest Hotel
5.3 mi Horse
Rail
14.7 mi Tweedbank Rail Station
16.2 mi Galashiels Rail Station
21.8 mi Stow Rail Station
Ferry
15.7 mi Leaplish Ferry Landing
15.9 mi Belvedere Ferry Landing
17.1 mi Tower Knowe Ferry Landing

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Walking boots at the ready – guests here can take a woodland walk directly from the site or follow one of several trails from just outside the village. Or, if you’re feeling particularly energetic, how about the Borders Abbeys Way? This 68-mile route links the great ruins of Kelso, Jedburgh, Melrose and Dryburgh, and short sections of it are just as rewarding if you can’t manage the whole thing (or you could drive – they’re all within a half-hour journey). If the water’s more of your scene, head instead to St Mary’s Loch (45 minutes’ drive), where the active sailing club runs activities including windsurfing, kayaking and yacht training. Lindean Loch (half an hour) is a good place for a wild swim. Heading over the border into England you’ll quickly get to Northumberland National Park and Kielder Forest Park (half an hour). Both are excellent places for walking and other outdoor pursuits, and the two together form Europe’s second-largest dark sky area – head here for great stargazing and observatory events.

Must see

Birdoswald Roman Fort 28.5 mi

Housesteads Roman Fort 29.7 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Denholm and Bedrule 4.1 mi

Jedburgh Abbey - Kelso Abbey 6.5 mi

St Cuthbert's Way - Part 3 8.4 mi

Maxton, Mertoun and The River Tweed 11.4 mi

St Boswells, The River Tweed and Dryburgh Abbey 11.7 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Bonchester Bridge Riverside Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bonchester Bridge Riverside Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Bonchester Bridge Riverside Park? Walking boots at the ready – guests here can take a woodland walk directly from the site or follow one of several trails from just outside the village. Or, if you’re feeling … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bonchester Bridge Riverside Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.

    Please let the site know an hour before arrival.

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