Newton Campsite

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Newton Beach
Newton beach
Waterside pitches
Site
Aerial view
Right by the beach
Coastal location
View of the site from the beach
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  • Family-friendly site in with direct access to a private beach
  • A quarter of an hour to Kirkcudbright or Newton Stewart by car
  • Direct access to the South West Coastal 300 route
Folk come to the coast of Dumfries and Galloway for the peace and quiet, the castles and – if you opt for this particular spot just off the A75 – for access to a private sandy beach. Newton Campsite is a family-friendly site in a rural location with direct access to Scotland's southern seascapes and the scenic South West Coastal 300 driving route, all in a convenient location 15 minutes' drive from the popular towns of Kirkcudbright and Newton Stewart. The site is surrounded by fields and the pitches are just a short walk from the beach, where you can relax over a picnic or bring a kayak, bodyboard or wee sailboat and make your own oceangoing adventures. In the evening, head back to base to build a small fire in the designated spots, or bring your own firepit and spend the night enjoying sizzling snacks and gazing up at the stars. Newton Campsite has basic facilities only, including a waste-disposal point for toilet waste and a tap for fresh drinking water. Because of this, you'll need to bring your own toilet facilities (and all guests staying in tents are asked to bring their own toilet tent). The nearest set of shops is about four miles away, while Newton Stewart is where to head for bigger supermarkets and restaurants.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 30
Motorhome pitches 30
Tent pitches 30
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 3 different households.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

French

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.6

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Spectacular sceneryPeaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

A lovely, quiet site with amazing views, right on the beach, perfect for water sports & exploring. Guests loved the friendly owners, roomy pitches, and great value. Basic facilities (water/waste) offer a real "back to basics" vibe. Nature and peace make it a top recommendation.

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Lovely little site on the beach

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Rob A.

Non-electric grass and sand tent pitch

Liked Fantastic site, on the beach. Great views. Superb farm shop close by

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Lovely location, with big skies.

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Nicola T.

Non-electric grass and sand touring pitch

Liked The location.

Disliked Its a big site, theres only one portaloo and it was disgusting.

It is stated that there are no toilets or showers tho, so its not really a complaint.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A fantastic family focused campsite with a sandy quiet beach.

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Keren G.

Non-electric grass and sand touring pitch

Liked We stayed for 2 nights near to the beach which was amazing. Fantastic view, sandy beach, firepits welcome, friendly fellow campers (some of which had been visiting this particular campsite for 30 years). A large grass area and a beachside strip of grass with plenty of space for awnings and toilet tents. Good 5G for mobile devices.

Disliked Only one portaloo which quickly became full, thankfully we had our own portapottie however if you are relying on the portaloo this didn't seem ideal for the number of campers staying.

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Amazing Campsite

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Debbie W.

Non-electric grass and sand touring pitch

Liked View,
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Disliked Nothing

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Amazing site if you are self sufficient!

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Angel D.

Non-electric grass and sand tent pitch

Liked Wow! Absolutely loved our stay. Arrived mid afternoon on Saturday of the Bank Holiday weekend. Tent camping with our Defender 90 rather than our camper. Found a flat place to pitch, walked on the beach with the dogs. Had campfires and totally chilled. The weather was kind.

Disliked Nothing!

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A hidden gem

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John H.

Non-electric grass and sand touring pitch

Liked Absolutely beautiful site with close access to the beach and unrivalled scenery. Several parking options depending if you wanted an elevated view of the bay or close to the beach for easy access all of which offered superb camping.

No facilities apart from a water tap, toilet drop and at the time of our visit a single porta loo but I'm told this is not permanent - a true wild camping spot not to be missed

Disliked Nothing to dislike about the site

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Can't wait to go back next summer

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and sand touring pitch

Liked Wonderful campsite. We loved being able to choose where we pitched. The site is quite hilly but with plenty flat areas for our tent. My 2 loved the little rock formation on top of the hill, their breakfast spot during our stay. The beach a 2 minute walk was fabulous. The owners are super friendly and we're very understanding when our dog decided to howl while trying to check in. Brilliant wifi on our phones once on the pitches.

Disliked Having to go home

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We will return!

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Liz P.

Non-electric grass and sand touring pitch

Liked Lovely friendly welcome. No rules. Trusted to pick our own spot. Perfect site for kids and dogs. Never seen so many shells on a beach. Beautiful rock formations. Shallow water. Stunning scenery. ♥️

Disliked Nothing. Fabulous spot

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Perfect site, right on the beach.

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Susanna G.

Non-electric grass and sand touring pitch

Liked We LOVE this site. Friendly, chilled out and right by the sea. This was our second stay and we'll definitely be back very soon. Highly recommend a trip to the next bay (walkable at low tide) to 1 Little Farm shop for their lovely sausage rolls and home reared meat.

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Nice clean site, lovely view of…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and sand tent pitch

Liked Nice clean site, lovely view of the bay will be back next year

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Beach access 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 pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette 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

Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Newton Campsite

A75

Gatehouse of Fleet

Dumfries and Galloway

Scotland

DG7 2ER

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.85288°N
4.25348°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.4 km Mill on the Fleet
5.4 km Mill on the Fleet
5.4 km Mill on the Fleet
Rail
43.4 km Barrhill Rail Station
48.2 km Dumfries Rail Station

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

In the immediate vicinity, you could explore mysterious ancient history at Cairn Holy (five minutes' drive), a set of Neolithic chambered tombs. If you're minded to range far and wide you might also like a spin around the 7Stanes bike park in Dalbeattie (30 minutes). One of the closest castles is at Cardoness (five minutes) in a hilltop location where you can take in far-reaching views, while down by the coast Carsluith Castle (10 minutes) is very well preserved and free to enter. More history and heritage is showcased in Kirkcudbright (15 minutes; pronounced kirk-oo-bree), including Broughton House, a restored Georgian mansion. The town also has a swimming pool for those months when the sea's a bit too chilly for a dip. Newton Campsite is also within easy reach of pretty coastal peninsulas like Isle of Whithorn (40 minutes), a pretty coastal village long associated with St Ninian, who brought Christianity to Scotland. The Rhins of Galloway peninsula (45 minutes) is also well worth a visit if you fancy visiting green spaces like Logan Botanic Garden (an hour) or the southernmost point in Scotland, the Mull of Galloway Lighthouse (an hour and 10 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Mossyard 1.6 km Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood
Carrick 3.6 km Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Brighouse Bay 11.2 km Sea N/APoorPoorPoor
Dhoon Bay 11.4 km Estuary N/APoorPoorPoor
Rockcliffe 29.3 km Estuary N/APoorPoorPoor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 43 km

Robert Burns Centre 47.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Cream o' Galloway - Carrick Shore - Cream o' Galloway 4.7 km

Gatehouse of Fleet - Sandgreen - Girthon - Gatehouse of Fleet 5.4 km

Around Gatehouse of Fleet 5.4 km

Gatehouse of Fleet - Glencap Forest - Dow Craig Hill 5.9 km

Carsluith - Kirkmabreck - Carsluith 6.8 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 Newton Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Newton Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Newton Campsite? In the immediate vicinity, you could explore mysterious ancient history at Cairn Holy (five minutes' drive), a set of Neolithic chambered tombs. If you're minded to range far and wide you might … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Newton Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12:30 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Newton Campsite? From €20.40 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.