Cartland Craig's

From the river
From the river
Rural location
River mouse flowing into the craigs
Falls of clyde at new lanark
Footpaths
Lanark loch at daybreak
Lanark loch
World heritage site nearby
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  • Peaceful glacial glen in a secluded location in Lanarkshire
  • A 10-minute drive from New Lanark and the Falls of Clyde
  • Off-grid riverside campsite; barbecues and campfires allowed
Cartland Craig's is a small and secluded wild-style site in a riverside location in the green Lanarkshire countryside. Although far from the noise and stress of city life, this site is in a convenient location five minutes' drive from Lanark town centre and within an hour of both Glasgow and Edinburgh. Bordered by a rich peaty river full of fish, this site takes things back to basics with its portable toilets and wild-style pitches. There are a few other perks, though, as it's possible to get cooked breakfasts or groceries delivered to the site entrance if you'd rather spend your time on less practical matters. Lots of nature reserves are close by, including a Site of Special Scientific Interest, and it's an easy 10-minute journey to the UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site at New Lanark or the spectacular Falls of Clyde. All sorts of wildlife lives in the glen, with badgers, otters and herons often spotted patrolling the banks of the river. Nearby Lanark has plenty of shops, supermarkets, cafés and takeaways to keep you fed and watered during your time here, and there's also a railway station just over a mile's walking distance from base in case you feel like coming to Cartland Craig's without a car.

Site type

Tent sites 60
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Portable toilet

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campground

Campfires allowed

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 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 Rallies welcome 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 Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 sites) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Cartland Craig's

Mousebank Road

Lanark

Lanarkshire

Scotland

ML11 7RB

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

55.68503°N
-3.78741°W

Nearest transport

Coach
18.6 km Bus Station
18.6 km Bus Station
18.6 km Bus Station
Rail
1.6 km Lanark Rail Station
6.4 km Carluke Rail Station
7.5 km Carstairs Rail Station
Ferry
35.2 km Glasgow Central Station Bridge Ferry Landing
37 km Glasgow SECC Ferry Landing
37 km Plantation Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
39.5 km Edinburgh Airport
45.2 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: - Lanark Loch: five minutes' drive - New Lanark: 10 minutes - Clyde Valley Family Park: 10 minutes - Falls of Clyde: 10 minutes - Craignethan Castle: 20 minutes - Glasgow: 40 minutes - Edinburgh: an hour - Irvine: an hour and 10 minutes.

Must see

New Lanark Visitor Centre 1.5 km

Glasgow Cathedral 34.3 km

Linlithgow Palace 34.6 km

Gallery of Modern Art 35 km

Burrell Collection 35.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

New Lanark World Heritage Site - Falls of Clyde 2.2 km

BARON'S HAUGH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 17/01/1992) 15.7 km

The River Ayr Way Part 1: Glenbuck to the A70 at Wellwood 20.1 km

FANNYSIDE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 21/01/1997) 28.9 km

The River Ayr Way Part 2: A70 to Sorn 29 km

Local events

  • TRNSMT (Friday, July 11, 2025 – Friday, July 11, 2025)

    Glasgow, Scotland 33.6 km

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

    Edinburgh, Scotland 47.2 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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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Cartland Craig's have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Cartland Craig's dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Cartland Craig's? Local attractions and activities include: - Lanark Loch: five minutes' drive - New Lanark: 10 minutes - Clyde Valley Family Park: 10 minutes - Falls of Clyde: 10 minutes - Craignethan Castle: … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Cartland Craig's?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  12:30 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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