Barrow Campsite

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Aerial view of the site
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Campsite map
Pitches west side.
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Bothy & pond
Aurora borealis over our reception/shop.
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Pitches west side.
Aerial view of the site

  • Countryside park with a pretty pond, Bronze Age monument and dog walks
  • Nairn town and beach within 10 minutes’ drive, and Inverness in 25
  • On-site shop selling local products and gas; fishing; barbecue area
If hotfooting it over to the Highlands is a travel plan of yours in the near future, there’s a splendid space for you at Barrow Campsite on the banks of the river Nairn. This park is also a 10-minute drive from Nairn’s town and beach, in a secluded landscape with hillside views; come in spring to see swathes of the peaceful area carpeted in bluebells. Warmer weather’s your best chance of firing up the barbecue too – a dedicated area is on site if you’re keen on cooking over coals. There's a shop on site which stocks all of the essentials, such as local meats and eggs, confectionary, ice creams, charcoal, fire wood and alcohol. A supermarket is also about a 10-minute drive away. Waterside walks with the pooch appeal? Potter around the pond at this dog-friendly park or roam beside the river; you could also fish from the water (just make sure to pick up a permit at a local shop in Nairn first). Once you’ve had enough of angling, trot back in time by exploring the Bronze Age barrow on site, the Hangman's Cairn. Arriving at the park by bike? There's a handy bike rack beside the common room and owner Ewan’s on hand to give top tips on biking routes around the area.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Tent sites 26
Caravan sites 32
RV & Motorhome sites 32
Open now
Opens 28 March

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • 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).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Reception is unmanned after 7 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.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Units longer than 12 metres are not allowed.
  • Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.
  • Touring pitches may not be level so ramps are recommended. No toilet and shower facilities between 01/02 - 29/02 (included).

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

Open from Fri, 28 Mar to

Site types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 274 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Top-notch clean site, spacious spots. Awesome modern facilities, especially the loos. Chill vibe, lovely country setting near Nairn/Inverness. Friendly staff. Great dog-walking spots (secure field, pond!) and Highland cows are a hit. Highly recommend for a cruisy break.

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We like the facilities at this campground and also the pleasant location.…

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Timo F.

Rooftop tent unpowered grass tent or campervan site

Liked We like the facilities at this campground and also the pleasant location. We usually visit once a year.

Disliked We left the campground this morning after a couple had moved in next to us the day before with two dogs, one of which was a pitbull or some crossbreed. Not only did we feel uncomfortable around this dog, but the owner also walked the dog at 3.30 am. ! When returning, the couple started talking and feeding the dogs. They did not respect the quiet hours and left by car around 6 am. Their tent was left on site.
Very unpleasant experience this time. If people with such dogs and behaving like that cannot be kept away from the site, we're not coming back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

In summary its a great campsite! Nice and quiet with great facilities

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Robert L.

Rooftop tent unpowered grass tent or campervan site

Liked Lovely small clean camp site! Great little park for young ones! I liked it had a security barrier with a code means not just anyone can drive on! We will definitely be returning!

Disliked Nothing to dislike about this place!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Warm welcome; extremely clean facilities with lovely hot showers. Close to…

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Mary R.

Powered grass motorhome site

Liked Warm welcome; extremely clean facilities with lovely hot showers.
Close to good walks, and easy 10-mins drive to Nairn centre where there are plenty of places to eat. We can recommend ‘The Classroom’ restaurant. Excellent food and service.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A great campsite not to be missed, perfect for relaxed camping.

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Scott M.

Rooftop tent unpowered grass tent or campervan site

Liked A really lovely campsite that did not disappoint. The grounds are well kept and looked after, with very clean bathroom facilities plus a cabin for washing dishes and washing machines. There is also the nice touch of a bothy which has a metal outside cooking area and plenty of tables and chairs inside which offers a warm eating/relaxing area out of the weather, that was much appreciated. This is a great dog friendly site offering plenty of beautiful walks alongside fields of crops and the river. There is a large climbing frame for the kids which was in very good condition. The Wi-Fi on site is excellent even over at the tents, enough to stream movies. The site is surrounded by fields, with sheep, goats and lama's? It is very much right in the Scottish countryside! Despite this it is only a few miles from plenty of shops or about 15mins drive from Inverness shopping park near Culloden. Overall the campsite is really well kept and a credit to the owner. I will be returning hopefully soon, Thanks.

Disliked I could not fault this site and others should use it as an example.

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Melody S.

Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site (super)

Liked Tout s’est super bien passé. Lieu très agréable et calme. Bons sanitaires. Top

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite, would stay again, convenient location and clean.

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Tamzin E.

Rooftop tent unpowered grass tent or campervan site

Liked Clean facilities, smart campsite, washing facilities available. Dog walking area, secure and separated. Beautiful view. Helpful staff.

Disliked Check-in process not clear or easy to understand about what to do when you arrive, and when it will be staffed. Email said 9-10am and 3-4pm, sign on the gate said until 7pm so we followed the wrong instructions. Information about arrival not sent until after we had arrived, so had no confirmation of booking or instructions/directions from hosts since booking to after arrival.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A brilliant family friendly campsite with spectacular views

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Richard F.

Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site (super)

Liked Brilliant campsite, loved the space for the kids to play, the views, and friendliness of the team

Recommend to friends Visit again

toller Platz

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Anonymous

Powered grass motorhome site

Liked sauber
Sehenswürdigkeiten in der Nähe

Recommend to friends Visit again

Second time we've been there would still go back

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Malcolm O.

Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site (super)

Liked Nice quiet site, the chap looking after the place was very helpful

Disliked Showers were a bit cold

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities staff were Friendly

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Franny R.

Powered grass motorhome site

Liked Quite area spacious clean and tidy camp site

Disliked NA

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Covered terrace area 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

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Local produce Off licence 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 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

Bush Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 85 cm) Site close to accessible bathrooms

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Drainage hook-up points for caravans Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Barrow Campsite

Kinchyle Farm

Nairn

Highlands and Islands

Scotland

IV12 5NY

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

57.5519°N
3.91743°W

Route directions

The site is 200 meters east of the postcode IV12 5NY. Look out for the Barrow Campsite sign at the top of the tarmac driveway.

Nearest transport

Coach
20.1 km Bus Station
25.7 km Royal Bank of Scotland
41.4 km Post Office
Rail
4.2 km Nairn Rail Station
18.7 km Forres Rail Station
20 km Inverness Rail Station
Ferry
16.2 km Cromarty Ferry Terminal
16.8 km Nigg Ferry Terminal
21.2 km Invergordon Port Ferry Terminal
Airport
8.9 km Inverness 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

Historical hotspots are rife in this part of Scotland – hike to Cawdor Castle and Gardens in an hour and a half, then travel to Culloden Battlefield visitor centre and interactive exhibition (15 minutes' drive) to see the setting of the famed Jacobite Rising’s last battle. The 18th-century Fort George is about the same distance for gazing at an awe-inspiring selection of arms, including muskets, pikes and ammunition pouches. More places to poke around in the past – from museums to castles – are in Inverness (25 minutes), which is also the gateway to Loch Ness (45 minutes). Drive or dawdle along the banks while trying to catch a glimpse of the fabled monster, stopping by the ruins of Castle Urquhart (55 minutes) for pretty pics with the water in the background. To get out on the water, dolphin spotting and sea fishing tours leave from Inverness and sail through the Moray Firth, while the northern edges of the Cairngorms National Park are around 40 minutes away for terrific treks in this classic Scottish landscape. Head deeper into the area for the Cairngorm Reindeer Centre (an hour away), then round off the trip with a tour and tasting of some of Scotland’s finest whisky at the Knockando distillery (55 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Nairn (Central) 5.3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Nairn (East) 6.2 km Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Rosemarkie 12.4 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Findhorn 21.9 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Dornoch 35.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Inverness Museum and Art Gallery 20.5 km

James Pringle Weavers of Inverness 20.5 km

Culloden Visitor Centre 20.5 km

Black Isle Wildlife and Country Park 20.7 km

Jacobite Cruises 21.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Whiteness Head 3.8 km

Cawdor Wood 4.1 km

The Ord, Nairn 4.2 km

Nairn - Seafront - Delnies Wood - Nairn 5.4 km

Nairn - Cawdor - Nairn 5.5 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Barrow Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Barrow Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Barrow Campsite? Historical hotspots are rife in this part of Scotland – hike to Cawdor Castle and Gardens in an hour and a half, then travel to Culloden Battlefield visitor centre and interactive exhibition … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Barrow Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Barrow Campsite? From $51.27 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.