Barry Downs Park

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Spacious pitches
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Electric touring pitch
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Spacious pitches

  • Luxury adults-only site a five-minute drive from Carnoustie
  • A short drive from three major golf courses; 20 minutes from Dundee
  • Dog-friendly; near to hiking paths; bar on site
Planning a coastal holiday adventure in Scotland but can’t find a site that will welcome your four-legged companion? You might want to consider staying at Barry Downs Park, an adults-only site between the towns of Monifieth and Carnoustie (five minutes’ drive to either), on the Firth of Tay, an area that (seemingly) receives the lowest rainfall in the country. In addition to paved and well-lit level paths, the luxury site has spacious (and well-spaced out) pitches, which result in a blissfully peaceful and private vibe. However, if you’re in the mood for socialising, there’s a bar where you can meet your fellow guests and exchange ideas for day trips, excursions and the best beaches for dog walks. If the weather is kind (and that ‘lowest rainfall’ statistic ought to be reason for optimism…), then the hikes here can be truly spectacular, whether you head to the coast or inland. Monifieth Beach (five minutes) is a vast expanse of sand with far-reaching views across to the other side of the firth and good birdwatching (you might spot curlews and dunlins here). Dog-friendly Crombie Country Park (10 minutes) has forested walks around a reservoir. This is also a top area to go golfing: there is a golf course 10 minutes' walk away and two within a five-minute drive. The famed St Andrews Old Course is also within a 40-minute drive of the site.

Campground type

Tent sites 30
Caravan sites 56
RV & Motorhome sites 56
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

7

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Peaceful

64% would recommend this campground to a friend

63% would stay here again

What customers say

Generally clean, well-kept site, spacious level pitches. Guests love the quiet vibe, friendly staff, and handy bus stop. On-site pub's a winner. Some communication hiccups at check-in/for facilities, which are clean but dated & need a spruce-up. A few faulty electric hook-ups.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Good pitch clean site , made…

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Anonymous

Powered gravel caravan site

Liked Good pitch clean site , made welcome in the wee bingo night

Disliked Didn’t get code for toilet as reception closed

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place to stay Girl in pub first class ssrvice

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Anonymous

Powered gravel caravan site

Liked Really private pitch club pub was a bonus

Disliked No places for grey water and struggled to find water points to fill motorhome

Recommend to friends Visit again

Have used this site before numerous…

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kathleen k.

Powered gravel caravan site

Liked Have used this site before numerous times.Nice clean well kept site.On previous visits toilets and showers well kept.Nice n warm.However as i booked this visit as an emergency after site had closed we had no code to use the showers.There was toilet cubicle facilities outside but no shower access without code

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Location was fabulous for touring the…

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Susan T.

Powered gravel caravan site

Liked Location was fabulous for touring the east coast. Going over the Tay Bridge at sunset is a must. Nice to have a friendly pub on site.

Disliked Toilet block is sparse, locks didn’t work on toilet or showers, no hanging space for dry clothes, the rail is rusty and gets clothes sprayed. Washing up area outside had no hot water.

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2nd visit will be back again

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Ian M.

Powered gravel caravan site

Liked Plenty space on pitches friendly staff facilities clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

No thanks-drive to monifeith for a better site

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Anonymous

Powered gravel caravan site

Liked It was ok,toilets were clean

Disliked Showers took ages to get hot,cars passing at speed past the pitches and barking dog in the pub

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Will come again

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David G.

Powered gravel caravan site

Liked Simple access, help yourself to a pitch of your choosing.

Disliked No chemical toilet depository

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Level pitches Toilets were up to scra

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Wendy C.

Powered gravel caravan site

Liked Second time there
Lady on reception was very helpful

As usual it was a very quiet place for us and had a few drinks at the club house on site
Can't wait till the next visit
Jimmy & Wendy

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Quite attractive Okay for a night…

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Claire M.

Powered gravel caravan site

Liked Quite attractive
Okay for a night

Disliked Feels a bit lacking somehow. We were looking to go for a walk but found it difficult because the main road leading to the site is busy and has no pavements.

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Nice site

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Tim H.

Powered gravel caravan site

Liked Nice enough site, pub onsite (old fashioned but friendly and cheap)

Disliked Washing machine swallowed our coins. Site is more tatty than the website suggests.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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

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

Themes

Luxury Peaceful

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Level campground, no steep slopes Site close to accessible bathrooms Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Well-lit path

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Barry Downs Park

Barry Road

Carnoustie

Angus

Scotland

DD7 7SA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

56.4923°N
2.7788°W

Nearest transport

Coach
12 km Bus Station
14 km Bus Station
24.6 km Abernyte Link Road
Rail
2.1 km Barry Links Rail Station
2.8 km Monifieth Rail Station
3.7 km Golf Street Rail Station
Airport
15.2 km Dundee City 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

Barry Mill (five minutes’ drive) is a working water-powered oatmeal mill dating from the early 19th century. What’s perhaps most surprising about this early industrial structure is its setting: surrounded by luxuriant vegetation and wildflower meadows. The stream that fuels the mill is home to birds such as herons and kingfishers. Although Arbroath Abbey (15 minutes) now lies in ruins, it’s not difficult to imagine how magnificent this 12th-century monastic complex must have looked in its heyday. The Declaration of Arbroath, defending Robert the Bruce to the pope who had excommunicated him, was drafted here in 1320. When in Dundee (20 minutes), make sure to visit the V&A Dundee, a design museum housed in a spectacular contemporary building on the banks of the River Tay. Also on the riverfront is HMS Unicorn, a 19th-century ship that hosts maritime-themed exhibitions, while the McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery & Museum occupies a splendid neo-Gothic building.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Monifieth 2.7 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Carnoustie 4.4 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Broughty Ferry 5.6 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Arbroath (West Links) 12.3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
St Andrews (West Sands) 15.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Carnoustie 3.7 km

St Andrews Links 16.4 km

British Golf Museum 16.6 km

Glamis Castle 19.9 km

Scone Palace 41.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

East Haven Beach 7.5 km

Dundee Waterfront - McGonagall's Walk 12.3 km

Lucklaw Hill 15.2 km

Whiting Ness - Arbroath Sea Cliffs - Whiting Ness 15.6 km

The Sidlaw Hills 16.4 km

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 Barry Downs Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Barry Downs Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Barry Downs Park? Barry Mill (five minutes’ drive) is a working water-powered oatmeal mill dating from the early 19th century. What’s perhaps most surprising about this early industrial structure is its setting: surrounded by luxuriant … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Barry Downs Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Barry Downs Park? From $56.36 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.