Ballencrieff Farm Campsite

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Garleton hills and the landmark hopetoun monument
Sunset over the railway line
Garleton hills at dawn
Lagoon on the farm
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  • Back-to-basics pop-up campsite on a working East Lothian arable farm
  • The Museum of Flight, Gullane golf clubs and beach 10 minutes’ drive
  • Off-grid grass pitches and dog walk on site; shop five minutes’ drive
When you’re looking for your next no-frills Scottish camping adventure, have a look at Ballencrieff Farm Campsite, a simple sort of affair five minutes’ drive from the shops and pubs of Longniddry in East Lothian. The grass pitches have utilised a hitherto unused triangular field in a quiet corner of a busy arable farm (expect to see tractors about the place and to hear some farming noise), and are admirably suited to anyone looking for an off-grid camping experience in stunning countryside. The campsite is on a grass field without marked pitches, so campers can choose where to set up on arrival. As it’s a pop-up site, there is no running water or waste collection on site. You can bring your own water in or buy five-litre bottles once here – handy for those of you arriving on foot or by bike. There are also two portable loos on the camping field, and a walkway around the perimeter of the farm where you can walk your dogs. Simple and back-to-basics this site may be, but it certainly packs a sightseeing punch, being close to east-coast beaches, museums and ancient Roman ruins.

Campground type

RV & Motorhome sites 1
Tent sites 20
Open now
Opens 9 July
Please note
  • This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • 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.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 17 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, 9 July to

Site types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

8.3

Overall rating from 15 Pitchup.com customers

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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Budget/backpacker

80% would recommend this campground to a friend

87% would stay here again

What customers say

Plenty of room, great value and a warm welcome. Ideal spot for exploring the coast and Edinburgh. Clean loos. Road/train noise and uneven ground noted by a few.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Would visit again, nice area, quiet.

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7 out of 10
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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Lovely area, toilets were clean. Nice big space.

Disliked Road a bit noisey

Recommend to friends Visit again

Open field Clean Pitch up anywhere Plenty of space…

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Cameron M.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Open field
Clean
Pitch up anywhere
Plenty of space

Recommend to friends Visit again

Big field. Lots of space between campers.…

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6 out of 10
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 6
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Adam S.

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked Big field. Lots of space between campers.

Disliked Busy road and train track next to field.
Been to similar basic sites and been much cheaper.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The field had clean portable toilets and bins. Simple but sufficient.

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8 out of 10
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Accommodation
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Rebecca H.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Ease of booking last minute. Lots of space.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great value stay with super friendly hosts

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10 out of 10
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Matthew J.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Excellent location for exploring all the beaches and hills between Edinburgh and North Berwick. Easy access to Drem Station for regular trains into Edinburgh for festival days out. And Kate(?) our host was very friendly with lots of tips on places to visit. All for a very good value stay during peak season!

Disliked Thistles and nestles on the camping field. Lack of running water to easily refill water bottles. No wifi. But all easily solvable by next year. Noisy road and train line are pretty close.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Back to basics camping!

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Emily P.

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked The site is spacious and peaceful.
The owner, Sarah, was very helpful and hospitable.
Would definitely stay here again in future.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Simple but nice

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Plenty of space to pitch our tent, possibly of breakfast delivery, easy excess to the road, 30 min drive to Edinburgh, decently flat around the corners of the field, bins for trash, 5 min drive to train station

Disliked Road and train noises

Recommend to friends Visit again

The location…

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Karesse K.

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked The location

Recommend to friends Visit again

We spent our days/evenings on the coast and returned for a good sleep.

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site (backpacker, no cars)

Liked Caring and helpful owner. Simple camping with easy access to site. Accurate description.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location was easy to find. Only there on night.…

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Location was easy to find. Only there on night.

Disliked There was no actual site. Just a field to pitch your tent up.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups 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

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point No hot water No running water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Ballencrieff Farm Campsite

Longniddry

Lothian

Scotland

EH32 0PJ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

55.99377°N
2.82899°W

Nearest transport

Coach
18.7 km South Street
18.7 km Jarnac Court
23 km Bus Station
Rail
3 km Drem Rail Station
4.2 km Longniddry Rail Station
9.3 km North Berwick Rail Station
Ferry
23 km Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing
29.6 km Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing
34.7 km South Queensferry Ferry Landing
Airport
33.8 km Edinburgh 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Aberlady Bay Local Nature Reserve: five minutes’ drive - Myreton Motor Museum: five minutes - Hopeton Monument: five minutes - Chesters Hill Fort: five minutes - Gullane (four golf clubs and a beach): 10 minutes - Direlton Castle and Gardens: 10 minutes - The Museum of Flight: 10 minutes - Yellowcraigs and North Berwick beaches: both 15 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Longniddry 4.9 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Gullane 5.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seton Sands 6.6 km Sea N/AN/AGoodN/A
Yellow Craig 8.5 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Broad Sands 8.7 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The Royal Yacht Britannia 21.7 km

Palace of Holyroodhouse 21.8 km

Our Dynamic Earth 22.1 km

Mercat Tours (Edinburgh Walks) 22.8 km

National Museum of Scotland 23 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Aberlady Bay – Gullane Bents – Yellowcraig 2.6 km

FIDRA (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 23/08/1988) 9.2 km

Stobshiel – Lammer Law – Longyester 14.5 km

Deuchrie – Beltondod (Dunbar Common) 15.3 km

Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat 21.7 km

Local events

  • Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Friday 1 August 2025 – Friday 1 August 2025)

    Edinburgh, Scotland 23.4 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 Ballencrieff Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Ballencrieff Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Ballencrieff Farm Campsite? Local attractions and activities include: - Aberlady Bay Local Nature Reserve: five minutes’ drive - Myreton Motor Museum: five minutes - Hopeton Monument: five minutes - Chesters Hill Fort: five minutes - … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Ballencrieff Farm Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Ballencrieff Farm Campsite? From $30.76 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.