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The Snap Inn Walkers Retreat

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Small, 'nearly wild' site just off the Southern Upland Way
A 15-minute drive from Newton Stewart and the Galloway Forest Park
In a dark sky area; barbecues and campfires permitted

The spirit of wild camping, but in a sheltered spot to make life that little bit comfier… that’s the idea at The Snap Inn Walkers Retreat. Out in the gorgeous Dumfries and Galloway countryside 15 minutes’ drive from Newton Stewart, this small site is just off the Southern Upland Way (no detours required for a night spent here…) and is thus a particularly good spot for those tackling one of Scotland’s great long-distance walks. Being a hardy hiker isn’t a prerequisite for a stay here, though. Should time, creaking joints or any other excuse put the 214-mile epic journey out of the question, you’ll still be welcome to settle into the sheltered pitches here, perhaps using it as a base for shorter jaunts into the nearby Galloway Forest Park or nights spent gazing up at the stars at this designated dark sky park. Pitches here are on the simple side to make the most of the remote setting, but there’s a firepit to warm hands and feet, and guests are welcome to light up barbecues for hot dinners.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

D. of E. 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

Forest

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

The Snap Inn Walkers Retreat

Knowe

Newton Stewart

Dumfries and Galloway

Scotland

DG8 6RU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

55.00864°N
-4.63959°W

Nearest transport

Coach

11.5 km Dashwood Square

18.2 km Town Hall

Rail

13.4 km Barrhill Rail Station

27 km Stranraer Rail Station

29.6 km Girvan Rail Station

Ferry

24.5 km Cairnryan P&O Ferry Terminal

25.5 km Cairnryan Stena Line Ferry Terminal

27 km Stranraer Ferry Terminal

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

Getting out into the Galloway Forest Park (15 minutes’ drive) is a must – there are miles of excellent walking and mountain bike trails here, along with lochs to fish in (once you’ve purchased a permit) and hides in which to settle for wildlife spotting. Try to schedule a nighttime outing here too, as it’s a certified Dark Sky Park, with frequent events held to help guests spot stars, meteor showers and occasional glimpses of the Northern Lights. Other (less active) strolls nearby might take you off to Glenluce Abbey (25 minutes), to the woodland, walled gardens and sea views at Galloway House Gardens (35 minutes) or the ancient Drumtroddan Standing Stones (35 minutes). A meander around Monreith Animal World (40 minutes) is a good plan too, if you like cooing over cute farm animals (who doesn’t?) Time for a drink after all that? Stop by at the Crafty Distillery in Newton Stewart (15 minutes) for a glimpse into the gin-making process, or head to Bladnoch Distillery (25 minutes) to see traditional Scottish whisky come to life. Both are fine places to pick up a bottle for evening campfire tipples.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Girvan	29 km	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mossyard	31 km	Estuary	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Carrick	33.6 km	Sea	N/A	N/A	Good	Good
Maidens	38.3 km	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	Good
Culzean	39.3 km	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Culzean Castle & Country Park 39.6 km

Burns National Heritage Park 46.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Wells of the Rees and Laggangarn Standing Stones 5.2 km

Water of Minnoch 6 km

Wood of Cree 6.8 km

Moor of Drannandow 7.5 km

WOOD OF CREE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 14/03/2006) 7.9 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 Snap Inn Walkers Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is The Snap Inn Walkers Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near The Snap Inn Walkers Retreat? Getting out into the Galloway Forest Park (15 minutes’ drive) is a must – there are miles of excellent walking and mountain bike trails here, along with lochs to fish in (once … Read more
When can I check in and check out of The Snap Inn Walkers Retreat?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 1 p.m. – Anytime

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more