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Forfar Lochside Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite

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Enjoy an award-winning parkland campsite on the shores of Forfar Loch
Explore Glamis Castle, hike the Angus Glens, and visit sandy beaches
Member price shown; non-members select £15/night extra or join for £69

Escape to the truly spectacular Forfar Lochside Club Campsite, an award-winning destination boasting a phenomenally picturesque parkland setting right on the tranquil shores of the loch. Nestled perfectly within the stunning Forfar Loch Country Park, this campsite offers an idyllic, nature-filled retreat that is absolutely perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Step straight from your pitch into a beautiful landscape that is exceptionally ideal for scenic dog walking, exhilarating cycling, or simply enjoying a quiet, restorative stroll beneath the trees while taking in the fantastic waterside views. For keen walkers, the thrilling opportunity to hike around the entire loch awaits just outside your door! Despite its deeply peaceful, rural ambiance, the campsite boasts incredible convenience, situated merely a few minutes' walk from the bustling, vibrant centre of Forfar, the historic county town of Angus. Here, you can easily access fantastic local amenities, charming shops, and welcoming eateries. Combining unparalleled natural beauty with award-winning facilities and exceptional accessibility, Forfar Lochside Club Campsite promises a magical, rejuvenating holiday experience where you can effortlessly switch between relaxing lochside tranquillity and the engaging atmosphere of a traditional Scottish town.

Site type

Open now

Please note

Pitches

A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

General

Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Dogs

The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Vehicles

Units longer than 9 metres are not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 06 Mar to Mon, 02 Nov 2026

Open from Fri, 05 Mar to Mon, 01 Nov 2027

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Pitch types & availability

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Electric grass touring pitch

10 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 9m width × 9m depth (81m²)

10 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Pitch size

Max 9m width × 9m depth (81m²)

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Roof tent, Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome, Trailer tent, Tent not allowed

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

One Roof tent or Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Features

Electric: 16 amp included

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 1 max.

Dog(s) allowed unlimited included, unlimited max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Extras

I am a member of the Caravan and Motorhome Club Free (1 max)		£0 (£0) per stay
I want to become a member of the Caravan and Motorhome Club for £69 (1 Year) (1 max)		£69 (£69) per item
I want to stay as a non-member and pay a nightly fee of £15 per night (1 max)		£15 (£15) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

No availability on our site

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

10 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Ground type: Hardstanding

Pitch size: Max 9m width × 9m depth (81m²)

10 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Pitch size

Max 9m width × 9m depth (81m²)

Ground type

Hardstanding

Suitable for

Roof tent, Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome, Trailer tent, Tent not allowed

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

One Roof tent or Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Features

Electric: 16 amp included

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 1 max.

Dog(s) allowed unlimited included, unlimited max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Extras

I am a member of the Caravan and Motorhome Club Free (1 max)		£0 (£0) per stay
I want to become a member of the Caravan and Motorhome Club for £69 (1 Year) (1 max)		£69 (£69) per item
I want to stay as a non-member and pay a nightly fee of £15 per night (1 max)		£15 (£15) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

No availability on our site

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

10 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Ground type: Hardstanding

Pitch size: Max 9m width × 9m depth (81m²)

10 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Pitch size

Max 9m width × 9m depth (81m²)

Ground type

Hardstanding

Suitable for

Roof tent, Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome, Trailer tent, Tent not allowed

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

One Roof tent or Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Features

Electric: 16 amp included

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 1 max.

Dog(s) allowed unlimited included, unlimited max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Drainage hook-up

Water hook-up

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Extras

I am a member of the Caravan and Motorhome Club Free (1 max)		£0 (£0) per stay
I want to become a member of the Caravan and Motorhome Club for £69 (1 Year) (1 max)		£69 (£69) per item
I want to stay as a non-member and pay a nightly fee of £15 per night (1 max)		£15 (£15) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

No availability on our site

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Features

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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette 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

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Forfar Lochside Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite

Forfar Country Park

Craig O Loch Road

Forfar

Angus

Scotland

DD8 1BT

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

56,64347°N
2,8971°W

Route directions

Leave A90 dual carriageway via slip road onto the A94 (sign posted Forfar). At the roundabout adjacent to McDonalds turn onto road signposted Forfar. In 1 mile at traffic lights turn left onto road signposted A926, Kirriemuir. In 100 yards turn left. The Site is 100 yards ahead.

Nearest transport

Coach

20,5 km Bus Station

21,3 km Bus Station

27,4 km Co-op

Rail

18,8 km Monifieth Rail Station

19,1 km Balmossie Rail Station

19,2 km Barry Links Rail Station

Ferry

Airport

22,3 km Dundee City 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

Forfar Lochside serves as the ultimate basecamp for discovering the breathtaking wonders of Angus. History comes alive just a short journey away at the magnificent Glamis Castle, the legendary childhood home of the Queen Mother, offering fascinating tours and stunning gardens. If you crave outdoor adventure, the spectacular Angus Glens are within easy reach, providing some of the most dramatic and rewarding hillwalking experiences in all of Scotland. For a change of scenery, head east to explore the spectacular Angus coastline, where you will find a captivating mix of rugged, dramatic cliffs and expansive, beautiful sandy beaches perfect for family days out. Golf enthusiasts will find themselves in absolute paradise, with an incredible selection of 16 superb golf courses located within a short drive, including a fantastic local course right here in Forfar itself. Whether you are exploring ancient royal castles, hiking through majestic Scottish glens, enjoying a round of world-class golf, or strolling along pristine coastal shores, the surrounding area offers an extraordinary variety of activities that guarantee a thrilling and deeply memorable holiday for every type of traveller.

(within 10 km)

Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo and Cashpoint (within 16,1 km)

Food and drink

The West End Bar Pub 0,3 km
The Victoria Bar Pub 0,5 km
10 Cafe Bar Pub 0,6 km
The Osnaburg Pub 0,6 km
Jeet Restaurant 0,6 km
Castle Club Restaurant 0,6 km
Sultan Restaurant 0,6 km
Chapter & Verse Restaurant 0,6 km
The Stag Pub 0,7 km
The Giddy Goose Restaurant 0,7 km

Groceries

Aldi Supermarket 0,3 km
S-Mart - The Social Supermarket 0,5 km
Lidl Supermarket 0,5 km
Asda Supermarket 0,6 km
Bothy Larder Shop Off-licence 0,7 km
Tesco Supermarket 0,8 km
Co-op Food Supermarket 7,5 km
Gin Bothy Off-licence 7,5 km

Parks and play

Lochside Play Area Playground 0,2 km
Grampian Park Play Area Playground 0,2 km
Graham Crescent Play Area Playground 0,2 km
Graham Crescent Park 0,3 km
Boyle Park 0,5 km
Steele Park Play Area Playground 0,7 km
East Greens Play Area Playground 0,7 km
East Greens park 0,8 km
Gallowshade Play Area Playground 0,8 km
Forfar Loch Country Park 0,8 km

Family days out

Castlehill Monument Visitor attraction 0,6 km
Restenneth Priory Visitor attraction 3,3 km
Pigs Visitor attraction 4 km
Goats Visitor attraction 4 km
Chickens Visitor attraction 4,1 km
Ferrets Visitor attraction 4,1 km
Chickens Visitor attraction 4,1 km
Rabbits Visitor attraction 4,1 km
Chickens Visitor attraction 4,1 km
Guinea pigs Visitor attraction 4,1 km
Vayne Castle 10,3 km
Cortachy Castle 10,4 km
Guthrie Castle 11,1 km
Melgund Castle 11,2 km
Balfour Castle 12 km

Public transport

Graham Crescent at Number 8 0,2 km
Graham Crescent opp Number 8 0,2 km
Grampian Park 0,2 km
Graham Crescent 0,3 km
Graham Crescent opp Park 0,3 km
Craig O'Loch Road 0,3 km
West High Street 0,3 km
Dundee Loan 0,4 km
Boyle Park 0,4 km
Lochview Terrace 0,4 km

Other nearby

Forfar Golf Club 3,1 km
Kirriemuir 8,2 km

Local services

RBS Cashpoint 0,7 km
Bank of Scotland Cashpoint 8 km
Cashzone Cashpoint 14,1 km
Shell Fuel station 0,4 km
Ravenswood Doctors 0,5 km
Dickies Pharmacy 0,6 km
Boots Pharmacy 0,6 km
Asda Fuel station 0,6 km
CAIR Scotland - Angus Clinic 0,7 km
Lour Road Group Practice Doctors 0,7 km
Davidsons Chemists Pharmacy 0,8 km
Academy Medical Centre Clinic 0,9 km
Gulf Fuel station 0,9 km

Must see

Glamis Castle 7 km

Carnoustie 19,5 km

St Andrews Links 33,6 km

British Golf Museum 33,8 km

Scone Palace 41,3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

LOCH OF KINNORDY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 09/02/2006) 10,1 km

Kirriemuir - Glenogil 13 km

The Sidlaw Hills 14,8 km

East Haven Beach 20 km

Dundee Waterfront - McGonagall's Walk 21,2 km

Local events

Alfred Dunhill Links Championship (Thursday, 1 October 2026 – Thursday, 1 October 2026)
St Andrews, Scotland 33,9 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Pitches

A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.

Changes to your holiday

Changes cannot be made once you have booked.

General

Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Pitches

Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles

Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.

General

Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 9 a.m..

Reception

Reception is open from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from to between 06/03 et 02/11.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Dogs

The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

General

The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

Vehicles

Units longer than 9 metres are not allowed.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Payment terms

Frequently asked questions

Does Forfar Lochside Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Forfar Lochside Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Forfar Lochside Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite? Forfar Lochside serves as the ultimate basecamp for discovering the breathtaking wonders of Angus. History comes alive just a short journey away at the magnificent Glamis Castle, the legendary childhood home of … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Forfar Lochside Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: noon

Read more

Camping and touring
Arrive:	1 p.m. –	8 p.m.
Depart by:	noon

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Pitches

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Dogs

Vehicles

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Pitch types & availability

Leisure on site

Amenities on site

Groups welcome

Rules

Themes

Utilities

Nearby amenities

Type

Accessibility

Nearby leisure

Touring and motorhomes

Timezone

GPS

Route directions

Nearest transport

Food and drink

Groceries

Parks and play

Family days out

Public transport

Other nearby

Local services

Must see

National Trust

Cycle routes

Other

Local events

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