Bush of Ewes
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- Small, dog-friendly site in the Southern Uplands of Scotland
- Access to the nine-mile Meikledale walk; a 45-minute drive to Carlisle
- River on site for paddling; 10 minutes’ drive from a pub
Campground type
26
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26
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- Only green chemicals are to be used in the caravan toilet and Elson point.
Languages spoken
English
Campsite types & availability
Primitive grass campsite
6 people maximum 
9.4/10
119 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £15 (£15)
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Powered campsite
6 people maximum 8.8/10
54 reviews Ground type: Other
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Reviews
95% would recommend this campground to a friend
92% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a well-maintained, friendly campsite with spacious spots and beautiful surroundings, often praised for its clean facilities and welcoming hosts. Visitors frequently highlight the farm animals as a major draw, particularly for kids. While some note that facilities can be basic and may have queues at peak times, many find the site offers great value and a peaceful atmosphere for relaxation and exploring the local area.
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Lovely site,will stay again if in the area
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Site easy to find, quiet
Disliked Only 1 shower, when it's busy probably need more than 1
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Very good site…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Very good site
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Level pitches, clean facilities
Powered campsite
Liked Large level pitches, excellent views of the surroundings, good electric supply and the toilets were clean. We enjoyed our stay and would book again.
Disliked Would recommend pre-ordering logs, as the site were waiting on a delivery of logs when we text the owners when we arrived.
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Natural alarm clock with sounds of…
Powered campsite
Liked Natural alarm clock with sounds of coughing goat.
Disliked One shower cab for entire campsite. Very noisy neigbours even after 11pm. Two nights they were loud after midnight. Owners didnt give a fek. Close to main transit road, when hgv pass was wondering and checking flightradar if any Typhoons flyover.
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Stunning views and it was nice…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Stunning views and it was nice getting the pitch number before arriving. Toilets were cleaned regularly.
Disliked Would benefit from having more than 1 shower for the number of pitches there. Glad we left when we did because the site was almost full and we'd been having to wait for showers before this anyway.
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Great place, lovely area and great to stay for a couple of nights.
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Lovely campsite, easy to find right off the A7! When we arrived it was lovely and quiet, we found the stream nearby and all the animals were fun to see. Exactly what you need for a few nights stay. They even provided a fire pit drum so we managed to buy some wood from Langholm and light the fire at night.
Disliked Only one shower, but new toilets on site are better than the older ones. Also would have been great to have a tap nearer to the tents, especially if you were way down the bottom end it was a bit of a trek. We did also wonder why all campers/ campervans were put onto one side of the pitches when the other side was completely empty! It would have been nice to maybe have a space apart, whilst it was so quiet anyway but it didn’t affect our stay as luckily everyone was very friendly and stuck to the no noise after 10pm rule.
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Ok campsite. Facilities were clean but limited if campsite busy.
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Location.
Good communication from host.
Good size of pitch.
Disliked Only one shower, too busy to be able to use.
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Small, clean, nothing fancy but had…
Powered campsite
Liked Small, clean, nothing fancy but had all ghat was needed.
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Excellent little campsite
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Location, all the animals, the scenery.
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Lovely, clean family friendly site
Powered campsite
Liked I was made up with this site from start to finish. Facilities were so clean every day, at all times of day and night. When walking to the facilities in the dark, the site had little motion sensor lights to help light the path as you walk. The grass was kept very nice and the owners took pride in keeping the place in shape. There are animals for the kids to see if they like (no feeding as it’s not a petting zoo but plenty to say hi to if you have kids like mine who just love all animals - sheep, goats, pigs, chickens and a lovely dog). Across the grass field, a very short walk for even the shortest of legs, there is a lovely shallow river and a tree swing. Owners were easily contactable and friendly and the views were lovely in amongst the hills. Noise levels really low and despite all the farm animals close by to the camping pitches, there were no bad smells at all. Only thing I would say is take a portable potty for night time if you have little ones as you probably wouldn’t want to walk to the toilets in the dark as there is a little picnic area between you and the toilets which my kids wouldn’t walk in the dark or rain in the night. I think most with little kids would expect to have to do this anyway. No shop on site but plenty within a very easy drive either way on one stretch of road. If you take a cool box for the first night, there’s plenty of places to stock up nearby (with a car - not a walk). Wouldn’t come to the Scottish Borders in general if you have kids who need constant entertainment as it isn’t a particularly activity packed area within the immediate vicinity - it’s more a ‘make your own fun in nature’ kind of place, which suited us perfect. Overall a really lovely experience and low price.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Step-free access Level campground, no steep slopes Step-free or level accessTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities Motorhome service pointLocation
Bush of Ewes
Langholm
Dumfries and Galloway
Scotland
DG13 0HW
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
55.22238°N
2.98144°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Must see
World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre 15.4 mi
Birdoswald Roman Fort 22 mi
Carlisle Castle 22.5 mi
Robert Burns Centre 27.3 mi
Vindolanda (Chesterholm) Hadrian's Wall 29.4 mi
National Trust
Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort 30 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Langholm - Potholm Farm - Potholm Hill - Langholm 4.7 mi
Battle of Solway Moss, 1542 15.4 mi
Bakethin North Shore Circular, Kielder 15.8 mi
Kielder Castle - Deadwater Fell - Kielder Stone Circular 15.8 mi
Lewisburn Circular 16.1 mi
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 Bush of Ewes have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Bush of Ewes dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Bush of Ewes? The city of Carlisle (45 minutes’ drive) has a well-preserved castle that must have seen some serious action during its centuries-old life in this border city. Other attractions include a stretch of … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Bush of Ewes?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Bush of Ewes? From $20.05 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.