Mountain View Campsite and Retreat

9.3 3 reviews
The scenery
The scenery
Hardstanding pitches
View over the countryside
Caravans parked on gravel
Bell tents arranged around a gravel path
Boat by the lake
Bell tent entrance
Animals around the site
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  • Dog-friendly site overlooking Ben Lomond
  • Half an hour’s drive from both Glasgow and Loch Lomond
  • On-site café and restaurant; firepits permitted
What a spot – you may very well be proclaiming those three words when you roll up to Mountain View Campsite and Retreat. Overlooking Ben Lomond, the site is half an hour’s drive from both Glasgow and the southernmost tip of Loch Lomond. Indeed, what a spot for city jaunts, dipping in waterfalls, hiking around the loch and climbing mountains. On site, mornings might start with you nursing a coffee from the on-site café and tucking into breakfast self-cooked over a firepit (which are kindly allowed on site). There’s also a restaurant on site for other main meals. As the site’s pet friendly, you could continue the morning with a local dog walk. There are plenty of walking trails nearby, whether you’re with a pet or not. One of the most stunning is The Devil's Pulpit, five minutes’ drive away, a stunning gorge and waterfall featured in Outlander. The fact that Mountain View Campsite and Retreat is five minutes’ walk away from a residential outdoor activity centre should already be a clue that this site is in a sweet spot for outdoorsy folks. The car park for the Ben Lomond mountain hike (on the eastern shore of Loch Lomond) is a 40-minute drive away. For watersports or walks, Loch Lomond is a good destination. Plus, for anglers and golfers, it’s a 15-minute walk to a fishery and a 35-minute walk to a golf course from the site.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 8
Touring caravan pitches 6
Tent pitches 6
Rent a tent 6
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 10
Open all year
Opens

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

French

Polish

Spanish

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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 Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Forest Gastronomic delight Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Mountain View Campsite and Retreat

Carbeth Road

Carbeth

Stirlingshire

Scotland

G63 9BA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

55.99169°N
4.35592°W

Route directions

There is a direct access road to the campsite from the Carbeth Road. Please look for road signs saying Campsite.

Nearest transport

Coach
5.4 mi Kilbowie Roundabout Westbound
5.9 mi Heathcot Place
7.1 mi Anniesland Cross
Rail
3.8 mi Milngavie Rail Station
5.1 mi Hillfoot Rail Station
5.2 mi Bearsden Rail Station
Ferry
6.9 mi Clydebank Ferry Landing
7.3 mi Yoker Ferry Terminal
7.4 mi Renfrew Ferry Terminal
Airport
9.4 mi Glasgow International Airport

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

When you’re deciding what’s on the itinerary for the day, the first question might be: the loch or the city? If it’s the latter you decide on, Glasgow (half an hour's drive) has theatres, historic Victorian and art nouveau architecture and museums. A day trip to hilly and historic Edinburgh (an hour and 35 minutes) is very achievable too. If instead the loch won your attention, make your way to Balloch (half an hour) on the southern end of Loch Lomond. It’s home to Balloch Castle & Country Park, where there’s gorgeous green parklands and Tudor Gothic architecture. Conic Hill (half an hour), further north, will provide a shorter uphill hike for those who don’t feel quite up to hiking Ben Lomond. There are other walks to choose from, of course. Blairskaith Linn (15 minutes), on the way to Glasgow, has some simply stunning bits to see, including an 1850s limestone mine and cave network and a waterfall.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Lunderston Bay 20.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Largs (Pencil Beach) 24.4 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Millport Bay 27.4 mi Sea N/AGoodExcellentExcellent
Seamill 29 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Clydebuilt (Scottish Maritime Museum Braehead) 8 mi

Glasgow Botanic Gardens 8.2 mi

Hunterian Museum 8.7 mi

Hunterian Art Gallery 8.7 mi

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum 8.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Carbeth Hill and its Hut Community 0.8 mi

Through The Whangie! 1.3 mi

Mugdock Country Park 1.6 mi

Clachan of Campsie and Campsie Glen 4.9 mi

Drymen to Balmaha 6.4 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.

Reviews

9.3

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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Excellent site

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Michael M.

Bell tent

Liked Views are amazing. Great options available, hotel, campsite, bell tents and spaces for camper vans. Andrew the host was really friendly and was always available if you have any questions. Plenty of free wood available for the camp fires but take take something to get the fire started.

Disliked Need to update the postcode in the pitch up website to G63 9AW. We ended up 2 other places before we found the correct post code.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean and very nice.

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Mark C.

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked The settings are lovely. Andrew who greeted us seemed a nice chap and very polite.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The campsite is pretty. Owner really…

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Katja G.

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked The campsite is pretty. Owner really friendly. Dog friendly. Breakfast possible and also lunch.

Disliked Toilets/Shower were a little bit dirty.
Dogs of owner were unleashed and the younger ones really intrusive. Difficult if you have a reactive dog.

Please be aware! The address isn’t correct. You have to drive to “the West Highland Way Campside”.

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