Bridgend Campsite

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View from a pitch
View from a pitch
Grass and hardstanding pitches
Grass and hardstanding pitches
Grass and hardstanding pitches
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Playground
Reception and shop
Toilet block
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Grass and hardstanding pitches
Grass and hardstanding pitches
Grass and hardstanding pitches

  • Dog-friendly site five minutes' drive from Blackwaterfoot Beach
  • Arran Alpacas five minutes’ drive; Brodick Castle 20 minutes
  • Playground on site; five minutes’ drive from a golf course
On the west of the Isle of Arran, surrounded by the splendid Ayrshire countryside, Bridgend Campsite is a peaceful dog-friendly spot. Visitors come here to explore the island’s spectacular coastline (the Arran Coastal Way passes nearby), climb its peaks or delve into its ancient history (the Machrie Moor Standing Stones are a five-minute drive from the site). During your stay here, you might like to improve your swing in one of the numerous golf courses nearby with dramatic views of the sea. The nearest one, Shiskine (five minutes), also has tennis courts and bowling greens. Or you might choose to do very little except perhaps indulge in a spot of wild swimming (or wildlife spotting) in Drumadoon Bay, at sandy Blackwaterfoot Beach (five minutes’ drive). And soaking up the spectacular sunsets, of course. Families are welcome here, and a playground with swings and a miniature adventure course ought to keep the kids busy while you prepare a meal made of local produce such as cheeses and chutneys, which you can source from the on-site food shop alongside basic food items such as pasta and soups. For anything else you might need, the nearest shop is in Blackwaterfoot (five minutes), and there are also supermarkets in Brodick (15 minutes), on the east coast. Brodick and Lamlash (20 minutes) also have a decent range of restaurants. In addition to a toilet/shower block and a washing-up area, the site has a communal fridge freezer, ice-pack freezing, charging facilities and recycling points.

Campground type

Tent sites 10
Caravan sites 7
RV & Motorhome sites 7
Open now
Opens 1 January 2016
Please note
  • This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • The toilet/shower block will be undergoing refurbishment in November: during this time, there will be limited toilet and shower facilities available.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 1 Jan 2016 to

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8.5

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Small, well kept, quiet site in…

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Jude M.

Power optional concrete slab caravan site (large)

Liked Small, well kept, quiet site in an excellent, central location as a base for exploring the island. Dog friendly with access to off site dog walking. Level (gravel) pitches. Friendly, helpful owners. Hot showers. Nice wee shop.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean facilites and friendly and helpful owners! I would stay again.

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jane o.

Unpowered grass tent site (no cars, small)

Liked Lovely small campsite, in a great spot.

Disliked The only thing is for those in small tents and who need to cook outside there is no covered area to cook if it is raining.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs 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 Wild swimming

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Bridgend Campsite

The String

Shiskine

Isle Of Arran

Ayrshire

Scotland

KA27 8EN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

55.52317°N
5.29603°W

Nearest transport

Coach
42.4 km Bus Station
46.9 km Wemyss Bay Station
Rail
32.7 km Ardrossan Harbour Rail Station
33.1 km Ardrossan Town Rail Station
33.9 km Ardrossan South Beach Rail Station
Ferry
10.9 km Lamlash Arran Ferry Landing
11.6 km Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
13.1 km Holy Island Arran Ferry Landing
Airport
25.1 km Campbeltown Machrihanish Airport
43.3 km Glasgow Prestwick 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

Fancy exploring Arran’s countryside with a new four-legged friend? You'll need to visit Arran Alpacas (five minutes’ drive or a 20-minute walk). Animal experiences here are tailored to different age groups, so kids under 12 can feed the alpacas (and the sheep and ducks) and go on a short walk, while adults get a full one-hour trek. Among desolate moorland, the Machrie Moor Standing Stones (five minutes) are a series of six stone circles dating from the Neolithic and Bronze ages (about 2000 BC). They may have been the setting for the burials of prominent tribal figures and other ceremonial events, just like the nearby Auchagallon Stone Circle Cairn (10 minutes). If you’ve been watching ‘The Traitors’ and are longing to visit a Scottish castle, head to Brodick Castle, Garden and Country Park (20 minutes). Overlooking the Firth of Clyde, this centuries-old estate has elegant interiors (check out the mounted stags’ heads on the walls), formal gardens and expansive woodland.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Machrihanish 27.7 km Sea N/AGoodExcellentExcellent
Seamill 32.3 km Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Saltcoats/Ardrossan 33.5 km Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Millport Bay 34.7 km Sea N/AGoodExcellentExcellent
Culzean 36.4 km Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Culzean Castle & Country Park 37 km

Scottish Maritime Museum 40 km

Burns National Heritage Park 42.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Pirnmill - Mullach Buidhe - Beinn Bharrain - Pirnmill 14.5 km

Goat Fell 15.7 km

Sannox - East Glen Sannox Ridge - Goatfell - Brodick 17.9 km

North Sannox - Creag Ghlas Laggan - North Sannox 18.7 km

HORSE ISLAND (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 01/10/2005) 31.6 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 Bridgend Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bridgend Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Bridgend Campsite? Fancy exploring Arran’s countryside with a new four-legged friend? You'll need to visit Arran Alpacas (five minutes’ drive or a 20-minute walk). Animal experiences here are tailored to different age groups, so … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bridgend Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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