When can I check in and check out of The Doune?

Camping and caravan Arrive: 1 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

The Doune

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

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

No dogs allowed

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

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 No dogs allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

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

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Location

The Doune

Doune of Glendouglas

Luss

Alexandria

Dunbartonshire

Scotland

G83 8PD

Directions

Timezone

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

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, 12 July 2024 – Friday, 12 July 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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Frequently asked questions

Does The Doune have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is The Doune dog friendly? No View all features
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?

Camping and caravan

Arrive: 1 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

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