West Tor
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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
Site type
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
West Tor
Drumclog
Strathaven
Lanarkshire
Scotland
ML10 6QG
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
55.6209°N
-4.16026°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Prestwick | 32 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
Troon (South Beach) | 32.7 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | Good |
Irvine | 32.8 km | Sea | N/A | Poor | Poor | N/A |
Ayr (South Beach) | 36.2 km | Sea | N/A | Poor | Poor | Poor |
Heads Of Ayr | 39.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Poor | Poor |
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, 12 July 2024 – Friday, 12 July 2024)
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.
Reviews
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Peaceful and great clear skies for stargazing
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Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
Liked: Very peaceful, minimalist camping and fires allowed so I used my wood burning stove l. I knew it was basic with water and composting toilet but that was fine.
Disliked: Although campfires are allowed I wasn’t sure what to do with my charcoal/ ash. I took all my rubbish home but it there was some bins or directions as to where you could dispose of rubbish that would make it better.
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Country atmosphere…
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Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
Liked: Country atmosphere
Disliked: Unmoved small area at top of the hill of a paddock was dry but the rest was a sodden peat - we were crowded in with only 4 tents. There was only a fabric toilet with sawdust to cover waste. Other than 1 tap there is no other amenity. We did not see the host and signage to the site did not exist.
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From the manager: Firstly, thank you for your choosing to stay on our site. I'm sorry it was not what you expected, but we very much aim as a semi wild camping site with basic amenities, we do not hide this fact and promote our site on this basis and have had many positive reviews as such. We feel the area is more than adequate for for the very limited numbers we make available, the entire field is free draining sand/gravel soil type and vehicles can drive in here almost any day of the year (not just summer) without trouble, there is absolutely no peat soil in the site. Granted the toilet facilities are only in a pop up style tent and this is in part due to planning limitations and we look to improve these as our site develops. The toilet compost system works because of the dry sawdust. Our contract details are provided when bookings are made and as for not being on site, we feel adds to the semi wild experience of our site. Once again, apologies we did not meet your expectations however none of the issues you raised in your feedback are not clear before a booking is made.
Great little spot. Really enjoyed the stay. I am now best friends…
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Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
Liked: Great little spot. Really enjoyed the stay. I am now best friends with the cows in the field next door. It is very basic but I like that.
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From the manager: Thank you for your great review, glad you enjoyed your stay at our wee spot. 👍
Was a nice quiet site, exactly as described. Spoke with the owner…
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Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
Liked: Was a nice quiet site, exactly as described. Spoke with the owner who seemed friendly and helpful.
Disliked: Not big issue, but could do with a wee signpost as we drove right past the site initially.
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From the manager: Thank you for the great review, glad you enjoyed the stay.
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