Barrow Campsite

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Aerial view of the site
Pitches west side
Aerial view of the site
Bothy & pond

  • 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 27 March

Tourist board rating

Please note

Pitches

  • A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Vehicles

  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Units longer than 12 metres are not allowed.

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Reception

  • 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.

Dogs

  • 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).
  • 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, 27 Mar to

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Site types & availability

Reviews

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Child friendliness
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98% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

This neat, quiet site earns rave reviews for spotless grounds, roomy spots, and great amenities, like modern showers. Campers love the country feel, Highland cows, and dog walks. Staff are a big plus. A few mention tricky gravel paths and the odd shower temp hiccup. A top spot for a chill break!

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great site, luvly n quiet, we…

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Powered grass campervan site (maximum 6 metres)

Liked Great site, luvly n quiet, we had an electric grass pitch for our camper van which was good size and flat. It has super clean toilet blocks and dishwashing facilities. Owner available by telephone and very helpful. We intend To go back here in the near future, we liked it so much 👍🏻

Disliked Nothing to dislike 😊

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Alles super und durchdacht

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Metered power optional concrete slab caravan site

Liked Schöner Platz mit guter Ausstattung. Etwas abseits gelegen, dafür sehr ruhig. Sehr saubere Sanitäranlagen. Für Hundebesitzer gibt’s einen extra Dogwalk auf dem Platz. Latecheckin geht über einen Zufahrtscode.

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My dog loved the area where…

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Powered grass campervan site (maximum 6 metres)

Liked My dog loved the area where she could run off lead.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Camping simple et propre, avec air…

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Unpowered grass campervan or tent site

Liked Camping simple et propre, avec air de jeux, bien sécurisé et au calme

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very relaxing setting

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Anonymous

Powered gravel caravan site

Liked Quiet and clean campsite in beautiful countryside setting. Very professional and friendly site manager ( Gary ) several types of animals on site. Pet friendly ( All pets welcome ) Safe and secure place for relaxing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Hot showers. New facilities. Clean. Laundry. 5g speed fantastic.…

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Unpowered grass campervan or tent site

Liked Hot showers.
New facilities.
Clean.
Laundry.
5g speed fantastic.

Disliked WiFi super slow.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will definitely be back, it was a great base to explore from

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site (super)

Liked Brilliant well appointed site…
Peaceful, modern facilities and well kept grounds.

Good base to explore the area

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great stopover for the night.

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Unpowered grass campervan or tent site

Liked Nice clean showers, good dog walking area. Friendly receptionist.

Disliked Nine

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very clean and peaceful site!

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Unpowered grass campervan or tent site

Liked Very peaceful and clean site.
Toilet and shower block were spotless.
Good booking communication and friendly staff.

Disliked Maybe a 'campers' boffy would be a benefit with kettle, microwave etc?

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly, quiet and clean

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8 out of 10
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6
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Powered gravel caravan site

Liked Facilities are clean and the wardens were very friendly and accommodating. We visited after being to Lossiemouth, which has a great beach and some nice places to eat. A good base to explore mid North Coast.

Disliked It is a bit remote, but can understand that this will definitely suit those who want a complete break and experience peace and quiet.
We were only here for one night in a motorhome, so was not going to be a base for the week and can only offer a review on that basis.

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Features

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 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).

Food and drink

  • The Cawdor Tavern Restaurant 3.1 km
  • The Classroom Restaurant 4.4 km
  • Naimas Restaurant 4.5 km
  • Nairn Tandoori Restaurant 4.7 km
  • Ozzy's Fine Dining Restaurant & Bar 4.7 km
  • Bandstand Restaurant 4.8 km
  • Brackla Hotel Pub 5.1 km
  • Sun Dancer Restaurant 5.3 km
  • Star Inn Restaurant 7.5 km
  • Star Inn Pub 7.5 km

Groceries

  • Co-op Food Supermarket 4.6 km
  • Scotmid Supermarket 5 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket 5.1 km
  • The Fly Nip Off-licence 8.8 km

Parks and play

  • West Links park 4.8 km
  • The Links park 4.9 km
  • Nairn Splashpad Playground 4.9 km
  • The Links park 5 km
  • Tornagrain Play Area Playground 7.8 km

Family days out

  • Cawdor Castle Visitor attraction 3.1 km
  • Rait Castle Visitor attraction 4.1 km
  • Kilravock Castle 5.3 km
  • Auldearn Antiques Visitor attraction 6.7 km
  • Dalcross Castle 8.8 km
  • Fort George Visitor attraction 9.8 km

Public transport

  • Moss-Side 2.3 km
  • Delnies Woods Caravan Site 2.3 km
  • Garage 2.4 km
  • Old Hall 2.7 km
  • Wester Delnies 2.7 km
  • Primary School 2.9 km
  • Sandown Road 3 km
  • Spar Shop 3 km
  • Church 3.1 km
  • Castle Entrance 3.1 km

Beaches

  • Central Beach 4.5 km
  • Whiteness Beach (Secret Beach) 6.3 km
  • East Beach 7.1 km

What’s nearby

  • Cawdor Castle Golf Club Golf course 3.3 km
  • Nairn Golf Club Golf course 3.8 km
  • Nairn Harbour Marina 5.5 km
  • Nairn Dunbar Golf Course 6 km

Local services

  • Gulf Fuel station 3.7 km
  • Nairn Town and County Hospital 4 km
  • KinWell Pharmacy 4.5 km
  • Boots Pharmacy 4.6 km
  • Sainsbury's Fuel station 5.2 km
  • Tornagrain Pharmacy 7.7 km
  • BP Pulse Charging station 8.5 km
  • BP Pulse Charging station 8.5 km
  • BP Pulse Charging station 8.5 km
  • BP Pulse Charging station 8.5 km

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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.

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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.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Barrow Campsite? From $47.23 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.