Newton Campsite

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Newton Beach
Newton Beach
Waterside Pitches
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  • Family-friendly site in with direct access to a private beach
  • A quarter of an hour to Kirkcudbright or Newton Stewart by car
  • Direct access to the South West Coastal 300 route
Folk come to the coast of Dumfries and Galloway for the peace and quiet, the castles and – if you opt for this particular spot just off the A75 – for access to a private sandy beach. Newton Campsite is a family-friendly site in a rural location with direct access to Scotland's southern seascapes and the scenic South West Coastal 300 driving route, all in a convenient location 15 minutes' drive from the popular towns of Kirkcudbright and Newton Stewart. The site is surrounded by fields and the pitches are just a short walk from the beach, where you can relax over a picnic or bring a kayak, bodyboard or wee sailboat and make your own oceangoing adventures. In the evening, head back to base to build a small fire in the designated spots, or bring your own firepit and spend the night enjoying sizzling snacks and gazing up at the stars. Newton Campsite has basic facilities only, including a waste-disposal point for toilet waste and a tap for fresh drinking water. Because of this, you'll need to bring your own toilet facilities (and all guests staying in tents are asked to bring their own toilet tent). The nearest set of shops is about four miles away, while Newton Stewart is where to head for bigger supermarkets and restaurants.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 30
Motorhome pitches 30
Tent pitches 30
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.

Occupancy

  • Bookings must not consist of more than 3 different households.

Reception

  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

French

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.6

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Spectacular sceneryPeaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Roccia right on a gorgeous beach, with amazing sea views & a chill vibe. Guests love the lekker hosts, big spots & great value. Basic facilities suit the no-fuss, natural escape seekers. Dogs welcome! Perfect for water fun & exploring.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Wonderful...and it was sunny for my visit too.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and sand tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Beautiful. Right by the sea, the noise at night was from the waves. Very few people around. Minimal facilities, but everything that was needed...ie water. Campers obviously ( & thankfully) are being respectful of this beautiful beach, there was no litter or other human debris. No dog faeces...or human! The beach is rich with shells, the sand is great, rocks to explore & although l didn't swim, this would be easy. There are recycled washing machine barrels for fire pits on the beach. Open all year round. Magical.

Disliked Nothing.

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Basic facilities adequate for a great stay

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Geoff W. 5 reviews

Non-electric grass and sand touring pitch

Liked Fantastic location.
Fabulous views, gorgeous beach.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful place, dog friendly and private…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and sand touring pitch

Liked Beautiful place, dog friendly and private beach.
Very peaceful and lovely friendly welcome.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Best off grid site we have visited. Great job.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and sand touring pitch

Liked Fantastic off grid site with lovely views.
Alison was a gem. Thanks very much and we will definitely be back in the summer.

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Excellent

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and sand touring pitch

Liked Great views as always and peaceful

Disliked Could do with shower and toilet block.

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Amazing views, beach is beautiful. Proper…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and sand tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Amazing views, beach is beautiful. Proper camping with no facilities. Very peaceful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent stay as usual very informal,…

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George M. 1 review

Non-electric grass and sand tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Excellent stay as usual very informal, beautiful views an peaceful as usual

Recommend to friends Visit again

Highly recommended

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Paul F. 1 review

Non-electric grass and sand touring pitch

Liked Fantastic location and views. Fire pits allowed.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Awesome place to be great…

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 Donald H. 1 review

Non-electric grass and sand touring pitch

Liked Awesome place to be great view very friendly staff.free fire pits use.You have to be self sufficient.

Disliked Nothing I love it here.cant to go back

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Great campsite. Beautiful views. Friendly owners.…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and sand touring pitch

Liked Great campsite. Beautiful views. Friendly owners. Good value. Highly recommended.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Beach access 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 pitch/unit 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 Spectacular scenery

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Newton Campsite

A75

Gatehouse of Fleet

Dumfries and Galloway

Scotland

DG7 2ER

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54,85288°N
4,25348°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5,4 km Mill on the Fleet
5,4 km Mill on the Fleet
5,4 km Mill on the Fleet
Rail
43,4 km Barrhill Rail Station
48,2 km Dumfries Rail Station

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

In the immediate vicinity, you could explore mysterious ancient history at Cairn Holy (five minutes' drive), a set of Neolithic chambered tombs. If you're minded to range far and wide you might also like a spin around the 7Stanes bike park in Dalbeattie (30 minutes). One of the closest castles is at Cardoness (five minutes) in a hilltop location where you can take in far-reaching views, while down by the coast Carsluith Castle (10 minutes) is very well preserved and free to enter. More history and heritage is showcased in Kirkcudbright (15 minutes; pronounced kirk-oo-bree), including Broughton House, a restored Georgian mansion. The town also has a swimming pool for those months when the sea's a bit too chilly for a dip. Newton Campsite is also within easy reach of pretty coastal peninsulas like Isle of Whithorn (40 minutes), a pretty coastal village long associated with St Ninian, who brought Christianity to Scotland. The Rhins of Galloway peninsula (45 minutes) is also well worth a visit if you fancy visiting green spaces like Logan Botanic Garden (an hour) or the southernmost point in Scotland, the Mull of Galloway Lighthouse (an hour and 10 minutes).
(within 10 km)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 16,1 km)
Cashpoint (within 32,2 km)

Food and drink

  • Gather Restaurant 0,9 km
  • The Ship Inn Pub 5,2 km
  • Bank of Fleet Hotel Pub 5,6 km
  • Masonic Arms Pub 5,8 km
  • Lairds Inn Restaurant 9 km

Groceries

  • Spar 5,5 km

Parks and play

  • Garries Park 5,5 km

Family days out

  • Barholm Castle 3,4 km
  • Cardoness Castle 4,2 km
  • Cream O' Galloway Visitor attraction 4,7 km
  • Carsluith Castle 6 km
  • Gem Rock Museum Visitor attraction 9,7 km
  • Sorbie Tower Castle 12,1 km
  • Cumstoun Castle 12,8 km
  • Maclellan's Castle 13 km
  • Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park Zoo 14,1 km

Public transport

  • Newton Farm 0,06 km
  • Lanefoot 1,7 km
  • Holiday Park 2 km
  • Skyreburn 2,1 km
  • Anwoth 3,2 km
  • Cardoness Castle 4,3 km
  • Mill on the Fleet 5,4 km
  • Murray Arms 5,7 km
  • Bypass 6,3 km
  • Kirkandrews 6,6 km

Beaches

  • Castle Haven Bay 6,2 km
  • Kirkandrews Bay 6,8 km
  • Baldoon Sands 9,4 km

Other nearby

  • Cally Palace Hotel & Golf Course 5,2 km

Local services

  • Co-op Food 22,8 km

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Must see

John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 43 km

Robert Burns Centre 47,1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Cream o' Galloway - Carrick Shore - Cream o' Galloway 4,7 km

Gatehouse of Fleet - Sandgreen - Girthon - Gatehouse of Fleet 5,4 km

Around Gatehouse of Fleet 5,4 km

Gatehouse of Fleet - Glencap Forest - Dow Craig Hill 5,9 km

Carsluith - Kirkmabreck - Carsluith 6,8 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 Newton Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Newton Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Newton Campsite? In the immediate vicinity, you could explore mysterious ancient history at Cairn Holy (five minutes' drive), a set of Neolithic chambered tombs. If you're minded to range far and wide you might … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Newton Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12:30 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Newton Campsite? From R515,41 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.