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General
- Small, dog-friendly pop-up site in the Southern Uplands of Scotland
- Access to the nine-mile Meikledale walk; a 45-minute drive to Carlisle
- River on site for paddling; 10 minutes’ drive from a pub
Longing to stow yourself away in Scotland’s Southern Uplands for a while? You’ll have plenty of time for walking, recharging and other simple pleasures at Bush of Ewes. This dog-friendly pop-up site is set in a walkers’ haven, right at the start of the nine-mile Meikledale walk. Other hiking areas in the vicinity include the prehistoric trail at Loch Hill (five minutes’ drive) and the Langholm Hills (10 minutes).
Rise and shine, fry an egg over the firepit and then take yourself for a little paddle in the river to really wake yourself up. Birds and other wildlife are frequent visitors at this peaceful site, so keep an eye out as you go along.
You might want to track down a Scottish castle or make your way to Carlisle (45 minutes) for a spot of sightseeing. The Lake District National Park is around an hour’s drive away too, if you fancy a day out by the lakes.
The site sits on the A7, so getting about will be easy, and you won’t necessarily have to rely on your car, either, since there’s a bus stop right outside. The 95 bus goes to Langholm village (10 minutes), where there’s a small shop, a fishing lake and a pub/restaurant. Further out, Hawick (25 minutes) has a golf course, leisure centre, shops and local museum, while Canonbie (20 minutes) has a cinema and pretty stretch along the River Esk.
Open from 14/07/2023 to 08/09/2023
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
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Max. persons: 4 x
One Tent or Camper trailer allowed per site
Site size : unlimited
Ground type: Grass

Max. persons: 4 x
One Class B motorhome or RV or Camper trailer or Tent or Caravan allowed per site
Site size : unlimited
Ground type: Grass

Reviews
Great site and friendly staff.
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Highly recommended hidden gem
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Everything! Big open spaces, safe for kids, river for paddling/dam …
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Basic campsite, would recommend.
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Well kept, clean and tidy pitches, very friendly welcome and …
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Super site with all the basics required for a very enjoyable camp.
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Great friendly well run site
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Features
Leisure on park
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Playground
Recreation room/arcade
TV room
Takeout
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on park
Bath available
Car parking by site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Free wifi
Grocery store
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Laundry
Parent & baby washroom
Payphone
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Restrooms
Shower available
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Scouts welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue grills allowed
Barbecue provided
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Hikers’ paradise
Lake and/or mountain
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Wild camping
Utilities
Charging facilities
Dump point
Electric car charging point(s)
Propane/gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Public transportation nearby
Type
Large (51-200 sites)
Pop-up campsite
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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High Street
— 8.1 kilometres
Horse — 25.7 kilometres
High Street — 26.4 kilometres
- Train stations
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Gretna Green Rail Station
— 25.3 kilometres
Lockerbie Rail Station — 26.1 kilometres
Annan Rail Station — 32.1 kilometres
- Ferry ports
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Leaplish Ferry Landing
— 28.8 kilometres
Belvedere Ferry Landing — 31.1 kilometres
Tower Knowe Ferry Landing — 32.7 kilometres
- Airports
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Newcastle International Airport
— 83.7 kilometres
Local attractions
The city of Carlisle (45 minutes’ drive) has a well-preserved castle that must have seen some serious action during its centuries-old life in this border city. Other attractions include a stretch of Hadrian’s Wall and a medieval cathedral. After all that sightseeing, take a rest in one of several green areas along the River Eden.
For outdoor activities such as watersports, cycling and horseriding, you can make a beeline for Kielder Water and Forest Park (50 minutes). There are also wooded walks, plus stargazing events organised by Kielder Observatory and birdwatching (ospreys nest here).
At the Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (about an hour), you can admire the mudflats in the Inner Solway Firth, stretch out on the sand dunes at Mawbray Banks or check out the boggy pools at Drumburgh Moss, which are visited by curlews, geese and skylarks, depending on the time of year.
Must see
- World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre (24.8 kilometres)
- Birdoswald Roman Fort (35.4 kilometres)
- Carlisle Castle (36.4 kilometres)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
Camping and caravan | ||
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Arrive: | 11 a.m. – | 8 p.m. |
Depart by: | 10:30 a.m. |
Bush of Ewes cancellation policy
No refunds within 4 weeks of arrival date.
The campground/park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now.
The remainder is payable direct to Bush of Ewes on arrival.
Payment methods accepted on the park
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Bank transfer
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- How much is payable upfront? A 15% transferable deposit is payable when you book, with the balance payable on arrival. Read more
- Does Bush of Ewes have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Bush of Ewes dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Bush of Ewes? The city of Carlisle (45 minutes’ drive) has a well-preserved castle that must have seen some serious action during its centuries-old life in this border city. Other attractions include a stretch of … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Bush of Ewes?
Camping and caravan Arrive: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Bush of Ewes? From $26.27 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability