West Tor

Peaceful views
Peaceful views
Views over the southern uplands in the distance
Camping field
Open skies
Woodland
Camping in lanarkshire
Open pitch area
Woodland bluebells
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  • Nearly-wild camping field in a rural Lanarkshire location
  • A 40-minute drive from Irvine and Glasgow city centre
  • Part of a working smallholding; close to Loudoun Hill
Looking for almost-wild camping in Lanarkshire? This rural site is part of a working smallholding on the edge of the small village of Drumclog, a convenient location close to the A71. There's plenty of grass and open skies at West Tor, and lots of room for guests to pick their own plot, while a band of woodland provides shelter from the wind and privacy for overnight guests. This site is an easy 40-minute drive from central Glasgow, making a great base for quick escapes to the country or longer stints in the rural Scottish Lowlands. Some of the site owners' organic dairy calves can often be seen grazing in a neighbouring field, while at other times of year there's plenty of nature about to keep you entertained. West Tor has simple facilities like a composting toilet and tap stand on site, meaning that this is a place best suited to self-sustaining travellers who enjoy the chance to build a campfire or cook their own dinner over a barbecue. Outdoor activities like Drumclog Offroad Centre (five minutes' drive) and hiking trails are also within easy reach.

Site type

Tent sites 4
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Pop-up campground

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 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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wild camping

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

West Tor

Drumclog

Strathaven

Lanarkshire

Scotland

ML10 6QG

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

55.6209°N
-4.16026°W

Nearest transport

Coach
15.6 km Bus Station
18.7 km Bus Station
18.7 km Bus Station
Rail
16.1 km Hairmyres Rail Station
16.2 km East Kilbride Rail Station
17.4 km Thorntonhall Rail Station
Ferry
26.9 km Glasgow Central Station Bridge Ferry Landing
27.7 km Plantation Quay Ferry Landing
27.8 km Glasgow SECC Ferry Landing
Airport
31.1 km Glasgow Prestwick International Airport
32.1 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: - Spirit of Scotland Monument: five minutes' drive - Drumclog Offroad Centre: five minutes - Loudoun Hill: five minutes - The Heron Farm Shop and Kitchen: five minutes - Whitelee Windfarm (walks and a mountain bike track): 30 minutes - Dundonald Castle: 30 minutes - Craignethan Castle: 30 minutes - Irvine beach: 40 minutes - Glasgow city centre: 40 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Prestwick 32 km Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Troon (South Beach) 32.7 km Sea N/AN/AN/AGood
Irvine 32.8 km Sea N/APoorPoorN/A
Ayr (South Beach) 36.2 km Sea N/APoorPoorPoor
Heads Of Ayr 39.1 km Sea N/AExcellentPoorPoor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Burrell Collection 24.2 km

New Lanark Visitor Centre 24.4 km

House for an Art Lover 26.9 km

Gallery of Modern Art 27.2 km

Glasgow Cathedral 27.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

The River Ayr Way Part 2: A70 to Sorn 12.5 km

The River Ayr from Sea to Source Part 5: Wellwood to Glenbuck 12.5 km

AIRDS MOSS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/10/2004) 12.6 km

The River Ayr from Sea to Source Part 4: Sorn to Wellwood 14.4 km

The River Ayr Way Part 3: Sorn to Failford 14.8 km

Local events

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

    Glasgow, Scotland 25.8 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 West Tor have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is West Tor dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near West Tor? Local attractions and activities include: - Spirit of Scotland Monument: five minutes' drive - Drumclog Offroad Centre: five minutes - Loudoun Hill: five minutes - The Heron Farm Shop and Kitchen: five … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of West Tor?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  9 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  Anytime
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