The Doune

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  • Small, secluded site in a peaceful highland glen an hour from Glasgow
  • Five minutes’ drive to Loch Lomond, and 30 to the West Highland Way
  • Wild camping by a river overlooked by mountains, 10 minutes from shops
The Doune is a remote wild camping site set on the banks of the Douglas Water in a peaceful highland glen. Amazingly it’s only an hour north of Glasgow on the A82, but might as well be a whole different world – here you can pretty much expect peace and quiet. If you’re touring Scotland, this simple site (loos are provided) is a fab stopover for a night or two on your way north, or you can make it your base for sports activities on Loch Lomond, from paddleboarding to kayaking and sailing. There’s golf 15 minutes away too, and long-distance walkers can join the spectacular West Highland Way at Inverarnan (30 minutes). The West Loch Lomond Cycle Path runs through Luss (10 minutes) and of course, the river’s right next to you if you fancy a wild swim. You can pick up supplies from the handy shops in loch-side Luss, where there are a few ice-cream shops, bars and hotel restaurants to keep you going. There’s a pebble beach there for dips in clean water, and if you’re travelling with kids, you could take them on the Loch Lomond Faerie Trail (10 minutes) to spot miniature pixie houses hidden among the trees.

Site type

Tent sites 40

Languages spoken

English

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Features

No dogs allowed

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

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

Laundromat

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

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Hikers’ paradise

Lake and/or mountain

Spectacular scenery

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

No hot water

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Pop-up campsite

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Location

The Doune

Doune of Glendouglas

Luss

Alexandria

Dunbartonshire

Scotland

G83 8PD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

56.14626°N
-4.70941°W

Route directions

When you get to Inverbeg, turn left into Glendouglas. The farm is two miles up the glen on the left.

Nearest transport

Coach
17.7 km Lower Stoneymollan Road
20.2 km Hotel
23.5 km McInroys Point
Rail
6.5 km Arrochar & Tarbet Rail Station
10.3 km Garelochhead Rail Station
15 km Helensburgh Upper Rail Station
Ferry
2.9 km Inverbeg Pier
4.1 km Rowardennan Pier
6.3 km Tarbet (Loch Lomond) Pier
Airport
35.8 km Glasgow International 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: - Loch Lomond: five minutes’ drive - Luss: 10 minutes - Golf: 15 minutes - SEA LIFE Loch Lomond Aquarium: 25 minutes - Ben Vorlich: 30 minutes - Rest and Be Thankful Viewpoint: 30 minutes - Falls Of Falloch: 30 minutes - Queen Elizabeth Forest Park: 50 minutes - The Trossachs: an hour - Callander: an hour and five minutes

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Lunderston Bay 26.2 km Sea N/A Good Good Good
Largs (Pencil Beach) 41.8 km Sea N/A N/A Good Good
Ettrick Bay 42.6 km Sea N/A Good Good Good
Millport Bay 45.7 km Sea N/A Good Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Loch Lomond Park Centre 12 km

Clydebuilt (Scottish Maritime Museum Braehead) 36.9 km

Paisley Abbey 38 km

Glasgow Botanic Gardens 39.6 km

Hunterian Art Gallery 40.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Ben Lomond 4.2 km

LUSS BAY 6.4 km

The Cobbler (Ben Arthur) 7.1 km

Ben Vane from Inveruglas 11.8 km

Conic Hill from Balmaha 12.6 km

Local events

  • TRNSMT (Friday, July 12, 2024 – Friday, July 12, 2024)

    Glasgow, Scotland 44.2 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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  • Does The Doune have a swimming pool? No View all features
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  • What attractions are near The Doune? Local attractions and activities include: - Loch Lomond: five minutes’ drive - Luss: 10 minutes - Golf: 15 minutes - SEA LIFE Loch Lomond Aquarium: 25 minutes - Ben Vorlich: 30 minutes … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Doune?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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