Castle Point Caravan Site

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Beautiful views, beautiful site
Beautiful views, beautiful site
Beautiful sunset
A great camp site
The sea view
From the back
Part of top area for tents and campervans
A view of the site and farmhouse
Rockcliffe beach
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Beautiful sunset
A great camp site
The sea view

  • Three sandy beaches within a short walking distance
  • Spectacular scenery on the Rockcliffe coastline
  • Laundry room, lockable bike shed, play area and barbecue area
Here’s an interesting factoid with which to flummox your friends: it wasn’t just famed seaside resorts like Brighton and Bournemouth where well-to-do Victorian types hung out for their hols. Oh no. They sallied north as well, to the gorgeous coastline of Rockcliffe in Dumfries and Galloway for its warm climate, wealth of walks and unsullied scenery. Jolly sensible of them, of course and something of which even fierce social critic Charles Dickens might have approved… 21st-century sorts seeking the same high standards should sally forth to Rockcliffe’s Castle Point Caravan Site, a short stroll from the sea and within easy ambling distance of three sandy beaches – and with some of the best views in the area. Which for Scotland is saying quite a lot… On site, there's a laundry room with washing machines and dryers, plus washing-up areas, a lockable bike shed, a drying room for wet clothes, a play area for the kids and a barbecue area with seating. For provisions, a well-stocked food shop is about a mile away at Colvend and a couple of small supermarkets are around six miles away.

Campground type

Tent sites 20
Caravan sites 10
RV & Motorhome sites 5
Caravans for hire 5
Open now
Opens 20 March

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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.
  • Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
  • The site 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: American Bully XL, Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa. For hire caravans there must be at least one person aged 21 or over.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 20 Mar to

Site types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.5

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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

95% would stay here again

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Close to nature, cows behind the fence, birds singing in the morning,…

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Close to nature, cows behind the fence, birds singing in the morning, nice place

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Świetne miejsce z czystym eyposazeniem

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Doskonałe miejsce na wypoczynek,na miejscu toalety,prysznice,lodówki,można podlaczyc się do prądu na polu namiotowym.piekne miejsce w pobliżu plaże i super ścieżka spacerowa.

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Spot on

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Stephen A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered concrete and grass motorhome site

Liked All aspects

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Great area to explore - perfect campsite. Quiet & friendly.

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass campervan site

Liked Wonderful campsite. It exceeded expectations. We were on the ‘upper field’ in a campervan. Views over the Solway Firth and stunning countryside all around. Staff were super helpful - shower and toilet facilities immaculate. Lovely walks on the doorstep to Rockliffe and Kippford, along beaches made entirely of seashells. No kidding! Great food at the Anchor at Kippford. We will be back!

Disliked Maybe the shop could have sold a few more items - but not a big deal

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Everything…

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MALCOLM L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered concrete and grass motorhome site

Liked Everything

Disliked Nothing

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Fantastic place very well looked after

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass caravan site

Liked Everything

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Will recommend, and hopefully revisit.

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Alistair B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass campervan site

Liked Friendly reception from the owner. Clean showers and a great view from a large pitch. Walk to the pub was easy and enjoyable. All good and thoroughly recommendable.

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely quiet site, with a great hardstanding pitch and super views over…

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Briggs C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered concrete and grass motorhome site

Liked Lovely quiet site, with a great hardstanding pitch and super views over the bay. Great location for exploring the local area. Really helpful team and great facilities.

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Great spot for a weekend away camping. Great for walks. Spacious.

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Brandon V. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered concrete and grass motorhome site

Liked - Spacious
- Friendly welcome
- Clean and tidy
- Good and plenty facilities: showers, toilets, washing up ...
- Well maintained
- Beautiful location and views
- Great for walks
- Electricity points

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We really enjoyed a quiet and beautiful place

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florentina p. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked We like so much this camp. We stay in the tent area , it was so quiet and nice. Quick access to all facilities, electricity , fridge and freezer. We enjoyed. I forgot to mention about quick and easy to walk to coast path. Nice view interesting history.

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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

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer 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

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Step-free access

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

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Location

Castle Point Caravan Site

West Barcloy Farm

Rockcliffe

Dumfries and Galloway

Scotland

DG5 4QL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.85848°N
-3.78608°W

Nearest transport

Coach
13 km Carlingwark Street
13 km Carlingwark Street
19 km Village
Rail
24.9 km Maryport Rail Station
25.4 km Flimby Rail Station
26.5 km Dumfries Rail Station

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 and wildlife are the order of the day here: clamber along the cliffs from Castle Point to Rockcliffe and along the Jubilee Path up the Muckle Knowe; you can also walk along the causeway at low tide from Kippford to Rough Island and its bird sanctuary or take to the hills at Screel, Bengairn and beyond. For something even more strenuous than Scottish hillwalking, follow the signposted trail from Rockcliffe village and climb the Motte of Mark for some stunning views over the Urr estuary and beyond to the Lake District and the Isle of Man. As for wildlife, the area is full of species to stare at, including butterflies, bluebells and summer swallows, with Dumfries and Galloway an all-round nature haven: try the Galloway Red Kite Trail, stamping around with the stags at the Galloway Forest Park, looking for small critters in the beach rockpools or seeing the seabirds from the RSPB centre at the Mull of Galloway. If you prefer two wheels rather than two feet, Castle Point is close to the 7stanes, the seven mountain biking trails across the south of Scotland, and there are numerous cycle trails nearby. Other active options in the area include pony trekking, fishing, sailing and tennis – Kippford is a well-known sailing centre and there are watersports, archery and other activities at Galloway Activity Centre and the Laggan Outdoor Centre. Several nine- and 18-hole golf courses within reach too, with the closest at Colvend Golf Club on the Solway Coast.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Rockcliffe 0.9 km Estuary N/APoorPoorPoor
Sandyhills 4.5 km Sea N/AN/APoorPoor
Southerness 12.1 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Dhoon Bay 19.9 km Estuary N/APoorPoorPoor
Brighouse Bay 23.1 km Sea N/APoorPoorPoor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 13.5 km

Robert Burns Centre 25.6 km

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 45.2 km

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 46.9 km

National Trust

Wordsworth House and Garden 34.4 km

Buttermere and Ennerdale 40.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Rockcliffe - Loch Barean - Portling - Rockcliffe 0.7 km

Rockcliffe to Port o' Warren 0.8 km

Sandyhills - Rockcliffe - Kippford (and back?) 4.2 km

Balcary Bay - Loch Mackie - Rascarrel Bay - Balcary Bay 4.8 km

Screel Hill 5.6 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see site type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Castle Point Caravan Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Castle Point Caravan Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Castle Point Caravan Site? Walking and wildlife are the order of the day here: clamber along the cliffs from Castle Point to Rockcliffe and along the Jubilee Path up the Muckle Knowe; you can also walk … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Castle Point Caravan Site?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  12:30 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Castle Point Caravan Site? From $58.75 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.