Linwater Caravan Park

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Spacious hardstanding pitches
Aerial View of the Park
Level pitches with plenty of space in between

  • Quiet site five miles from Edinburgh Airport
  • Shopping locally at Livingston Designer Outlet
  • Next to a country park and the Union Canal
East Calder is calling – and how easily accessible it all is. The county's Linwater Caravan Park is within a five-mile drive of Edinburgh Airport (nip up for the weekend, perhaps?) and is next to the trunk roads of the M8 and M9 – thus making it straightforward to stop over here on your way to and fro north or south. But you'd also be well placed to stay a bit longer. Linwater's in a countryside location, right next to Almondell and Calderwood Country Park and the Union Canal (for tiptop towpath strolls) and is also a short drive from the Pentland Hills Regional Park. The Edinburgh International Climbing Arena is only a mile away. All at Linwater is ably run by Katie and Alaistair, who've added a toilet block including a disabled loo, showers, a dishwashing area, laundry facilities and waste disposal for tourers and motorhomes.

Campground type

RV sites 59
Mobile homes for rent 4
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Tent sites 19
Camper sites 59
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • 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).

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • The grocery shop is open between 04/01 and 10/31.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 1 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Reception

  • Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.

Vehicles

  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • From 24 July 2026, a local council levy of 5% on overnight accommodation up to a maximum of five nights is not included and must be paid on arrival.

Languages spoken

English

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98% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Highly-rated, well-kept campground with spotless, modern facilities, especially showers/restrooms. Guests love the spacious sites, friendly staff, and easy Edinburgh park-and-ride access. Kitchen is a plus. Note: some aircraft noise & spotty Wi-Fi.

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Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Tout a été parfait avec une note spéciale pour le personnel qui a été absolument adorable ainsi que "the farmer" qui nous a gentiment et gracieusement tiré d'une situation très délicate (camping-car enlisé coincé par nos soins à cause d'une fausse manœuvre sur nos blocs de stabilisation).
Les installations sont au top de ce qu'on peut rêver dans ce type d'endroit.
Linwater devrait être une étape obligatoire pour quiconque voyage dans la région !

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Highly recommended.

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Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Easy booking and check in. Friendly and efficient staff. Great amenities. Well laid out, neat and tidy park.

Disliked Location is a bit remote.

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Pretty much everything…

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FHU gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Pretty much everything

Disliked Would be nice to have a coffee shop and or information on local food delivery options. This may have been available but I didn't spend a lot of time in the office as I was tired and just wanted to get settled.

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Beautiful site Amenities were lovely…

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Beautiful site
Amenities were lovely

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Schöne und gepflegte Anlage mit ebenen…

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Schöne und gepflegte Anlage mit ebenen Abstellplätzen.

Disliked Fluglärm

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Great facilities, private washing up stalls…

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Great facilities, private washing up stalls in the shower, everything in working order, convenient area for dumping grey water and emptying cassette toilets. Personnel were very friendly and accommodating, letting us through the gates beyond 1800 with a smile.

Disliked The showers at another campsite we pitched up at had showers that worked via movement sensors, which were more convenient than having to either hold the control down with one hand or hitting it after each time it timed out. Not a big deal, but…
Would have been great to have WiFi extend beyond shared area.

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Clean and lovely caravan park tucked…

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Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Clean and lovely caravan park tucked away, but close to everything.

Disliked Nothing

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Will return. Definitely recomend.

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Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Very tidy site ,
well cut grass (like a golf ⛳️ green )
Immaculate facility and plenty of showers.
Friendly and helpfull staff.
Good sized pitches with water and electric on the feeder pillars
Nice shop reasonably priced goods
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay

Disliked Nothing

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Great campsite. Lovely clean showers &…

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Powered grass campsite

Liked Great campsite. Lovely clean showers & toilets

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great stay on the outskirts of Edinburgh

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Powered grass campsite

Liked Spacious pitches screened by hedges, toilet and shower facilities were very clean and well maintained. Hot water was provided which was actually hot to enable washing up. Staff were very friendly and helpful with directions to the local park and ride location. Electric services were provided with plenty of water points available.

Disliked Wi fi was not available for the whole site, just by the reception area but this did not bother us.

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Features

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 Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 32 inches) Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for caravans Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Linwater Caravan Park

West Clifton

East Calder

Lothian

Scotland

EH53 0HT

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

55.91179°N
3.43499°W

Nearest transport

Bus
9.9 mi Bus Station
9.9 mi Bus Station
11.7 mi Carnegie College
Rail
1.6 mi Kirknewton Rail Station
2.7 mi Uphall Rail Station
3.8 mi Livingston South Rail Station
Ferry
5.8 mi South Queensferry Ferry Landing
6.8 mi Town Pier
7.7 mi Rosyth Ferry Terminal
Airport
3.7 mi Edinburgh 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

Linwater Caravan Park's locale means you're well set for both countryside and city days, or to break up a journey on your way north or south. Around the area, a mile away in a disused quarry is the Edinburgh International Climbing Arena, with the biggest indoor climbing wall in the world (well worth tackling for the boasting rights gained for afterwards, one might suggest). The towpath walks of the Union Canal are nearby and the shows and exhibitions of the Royal Highland Showground are within four miles. You can also easily drive to the Kelpies, the biggest horsey structures on the planet, and to the Falkirk Wheel, the boat lift connecting the Union and the Forth and Clyde canals.
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, & Zoo (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • The Grapes Pub 1.5 mi
  • Canteen Restaurant 1.6 mi
  • The Inn Pub 1.8 mi
  • Giannino's italian restaurant 2 mi
  • Strathbrock Bar Pub 2.1 mi
  • The Green Tavern Pub 2.1 mi
  • The Masonic Arms Pub 2.1 mi
  • Badgers Pub 2.1 mi
  • Bravo Restaurant 2.1 mi
  • Khushi's Restaurant 2.2 mi

Groceries

  • Scotmid 1.5 mi
  • Lidl 1.8 mi
  • Scotmid 2 mi
  • Aldi 2.4 mi
  • Bratek Polish Food Shop 2.6 mi
  • The Co-operative Food 2.6 mi
  • Lidl 2.9 mi
  • Aldi 3.2 mi
  • Asda 3.4 mi
  • Sainsbury's 3.8 mi

Parks and play

  • Jupiter Artland 0.7 mi
  • Almondell Model Engineering Centre 1.3 mi
  • East Calder Park 1.5 mi
  • Kirknewton Park 1.8 mi
  • Station Road Neighbourhood Park 1.8 mi
  • Langton Park 1.9 mi
  • Hillview Place Park 1.9 mi
  • Parkside 2.1 mi
  • Riverside Park 2.1 mi
  • Almondell and Calderwood Country Park 2.1 mi

Family days out

  • Calder House Castle 2.5 mi
  • Mad Max Adventures Visitor attraction 2.5 mi
  • Niddry Castle 3 mi
  • Conifox Visitor attraction 3.2 mi
  • Carlowrie Castle 3.8 mi
  • Malleny Garden Visitor attraction 4.3 mi
  • Duntarvie Castle 4.3 mi
  • Dundas Castle 4.4 mi
  • Almondvalley Heritage Centre Visitor attraction 4.6 mi
  • Forth Bridges Contact and Education Centre Visitor attraction 5.4 mi
  • House of the Binns Castle 6.4 mi
  • Barnbougle Castle 6.8 mi
  • Edinburgh Zoo 6.8 mi
  • Deep Sea World Aquarium 6.9 mi
  • Colinton Castle 7 mi

Public transport

  • Sandilands Lane 0.7 mi
  • Calderwood Mobility Hub 0.7 mi
  • Adam Drive 0.7 mi
  • Camps Industrial Estate 0.8 mi
  • Calderwood, Nethershiel Road 0.8 mi
  • Jupiter Artland 0.9 mi
  • Nethershiel Roundabout 0.9 mi
  • Shiel Lane 1 mi
  • Raw Cottages 1 mi
  • Bonnington Mains 1.1 mi

Other nearby

  • Pumpherston Golf Club Golf course 1.9 mi
  • The Club Nightclub 2.1 mi
  • Ratho Marina 2.4 mi
  • West Course Golf course 2.7 mi
  • Niddry Castle Golf Course 3 mi
  • East Course Golf course 3 mi
  • Ratho Park Golf Club Golf course 3.1 mi
  • Houston Driving Range Golf course 3.1 mi
  • Uphall Golf Course 3.4 mi
  • The Centre, Livingston Shopping centre 3.7 mi

Local services

  • East Calder Medical Practice Doctors 1.5 mi
  • Link Cashpoint 1.6 mi
  • East Calder Pharmacy 1.6 mi
  • Chiropractic Care West Lothian Clinic 1.6 mi
  • Shell Fuel station 1.7 mi
  • Cashzone Cashpoint 1.7 mi
  • Kirknewton Pharmacy 1.8 mi
  • Edinburgh-Newbridge Supercharger Charging station 1.9 mi
  • Ratho Medical Practice Doctors 1.9 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 2 mi

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Must see

Edinburgh Zoo 6.7 mi

Linlithgow Palace 7.9 mi

Royal Scottish Academy 9.1 mi

Royal Botanic Garden 9.4 mi

Edinburgh Castle 9.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

South Queensferry - Dalmeny 5.3 mi

Linlithgow - Parkley Craigs 7.7 mi

Linlithgow – Beecraigs Country Park – Union Canal Avon Aquaduct 7.7 mi

Nine Mile Burn - West Kip - Nine Mile Burn 8.7 mi

Blackford and Braid Hills 8.7 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 Linwater Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Linwater Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Linwater Caravan Park? Linwater Caravan Park's locale means you're well set for both countryside and city days, or to break up a journey on your way north or south. Around the area, a mile away … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Linwater Caravan Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Linwater Caravan Park? From $46.21 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.