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
Longing to stow yourself away in Scotland’s Southern Uplands for a while? You’ll have plenty of time for walking, recharging and other simple pleasures at Bush of Ewes. This dog-friendly site is set in a walkers’ haven, right at the start of the nine-mile Meikledale walk. Other hiking areas in the vicinity include the prehistoric trail at Loch Hill (five minutes’ drive) and the Langholm Hills (10 minutes). Rise and shine, fry an egg over the firepit and then take yourself for a little paddle in the river to really wake yourself up. Birds and other wildlife are frequent visitors at this peaceful site, so keep an eye out as you go along. Facilities on site include two toilets and one shower. You might want to track down a Scottish castle or make your way to Carlisle (45 minutes) for a spot of sightseeing. The Lake District National Park is around an hour’s drive away too, if you fancy a day out by the lakes. The site sits on the A7, so getting about will be easy, and you won’t necessarily have to rely on your car, either, since there’s a bus stop right outside. The 95 bus goes to Langholm village (10 minutes), where there’s a small shop, a fishing lake and a pub/restaurant. Further out, Hawick (25 minutes) has a golf course, leisure centre, shops and local museum, while Canonbie (20 minutes) has a cinema and pretty stretch along the River Esk.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 26
Tent pitches 26
Motorhome pitches 26
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • No hen/stag 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 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

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 158 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

96% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

A friendly, well-kept campsite with ample pitches and lovely scenery. Praised for its clean ablutions and welcoming hosts, with farm animals a big hit, especially with kids. Facilities can be basic and busy at peak times, but offers great value and a peaceful spot for unwinding and exploring.

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Second visit and as good as the first

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John C.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Everything

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely setting, great size electric supplied…

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Paul D.

Electric pitch

Liked Lovely setting, great size electric supplied pitch. Charming owners. And extra new toilets were being installed as we left😊 The kids loved interacting with the farm animals and paddling in the river.

Disliked Nil

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It is in the middle of…

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Anonymous

Electric pitch

Liked It is in the middle of nowhere but alost 1 hour away from Hawick and Carlisle on the A7

The animals on site added a lot of enjoyment to the kids experience.

The river is really nice for the kids to dip their toes in.

Friendly owners

Fire pits available from the site.

Disliked One shower cube and 2 toilets, to be fair to them, they were installing 2 more toilet cubes as we were leaving.

There is no drinking water tap near or in the middle of the pitchs just near the toilets

The hot water is just warm.

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Lovely spacious pitch, so peaceful, facilities…

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Ryan C.

Electric optional pitch

Liked Lovely spacious pitch, so peaceful, facilities basic but clean & tidy. Extra toilet block delivered while we were there to get plumbed in. Weather was gorgeous. Kids loved seeing the animals & playing down in the river. Couldn't really ask for much more for the price. It was perfect.

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Amazing stay and really enjoyed Amazing value for money

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Great facilities
Beautiful scenery
Friendly staff
Very dog friendly
River was great!
Value for money
Huge pitch size

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place to stay with all the basic facilities you need.

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Nicholas B.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Excellent little site, great scenery and a good shower.

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Easy access site. We used as…

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Jamie G.

Electric pitch

Liked Easy access site. We used as a stopover which was absolutely perfect. It’s a great site with very reasonable prices. Basic facilities but all clean and tidy. Couldn’t really ask for anything else. Having a walk round the small farm was a winner with the little one. Would recommend.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Super site, would come back for a few days to explore further.

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Michelle W.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely site, good location just over the Scottish border. Lovely enclosed dog run for the pooches, plenty of places to take a walk, well maintained lawns, lots of animals to say hi to such as chickens and ducks. I have some mobility issues and asked for a pitch close to the toilet block, the site staff made sure that I was as close as I could be. Site suitable for a wheelchair, walker or sticks.

Disliked 2 toilets and 1 shower for the whole site can get very busy, if we were staying more than a couple of nights I think this would have worn thin at peak times.

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great place and price

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YULIEVY C.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The place is clean and well organized. There is only one shower and two toilets, but even with the number of people during our stay, the facilities were always spotless.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A great little place for a great price 👍

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valerie b.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Location, the price, the animals on the farm, the river for dog swimming, toilets on site. Really nice easy place to stay.

Disliked I couldn't find the river walks, walked along a logging road, not sure where I was going. Walked the opposite way the following day again not sure where to go, the best river part was actually at the site past the animals. Because I was in a van I didn't want to drive to any walks. Still a really great place to go. But I like to do a nice river walk by the river.

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Features

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 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. 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

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

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

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Step-free access Level site, no steep slopes Step-free or level access

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Tourer storage facilities

Location

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

Do not follow the postcode on Satnav devices, as this will take you to a nearby farm. Instead, please follow the directions using the pin location on Google Maps.

Nearest transport

Coach
8 km High Street
25.7 km Horse
26.4 km High Street
Rail
25.2 km Gretna Green Rail Station
26.2 km Lockerbie Rail Station
32 km Annan Rail Station
Ferry
28.7 km Leaplish Ferry Landing
31 km Belvedere Ferry Landing
32.6 km Tower Knowe Ferry Landing

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

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 Hadrian’s Wall and a medieval cathedral. After all that sightseeing, take a rest in one of several green areas along the River Eden. For outdoor activities such as watersports, cycling and horseriding, you can make a beeline for Kielder Water and Forest Park (50 minutes). There are also wooded walks, plus stargazing events organised by Kielder Observatory and birdwatching (ospreys nest here). At the Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (about an hour), you can admire the mudflats in the Inner Solway Firth, stretch out on the sand dunes at Mawbray Banks or check out the boggy pools at Drumburgh Moss, which are visited by curlews, geese and skylarks, depending on the time of year.

Must see

World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre 24.7 km

Birdoswald Roman Fort 35.3 km

Carlisle Castle 36.3 km

Robert Burns Centre 43.9 km

Vindolanda (Chesterholm) Hadrian's Wall 47.3 km

National Trust

Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort 48.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Langholm - Potholm Farm - Potholm Hill - Langholm 7.6 km

Battle of Solway Moss, 1542 24.8 km

Bakethin North Shore Circular, Kielder 25.4 km

Kielder Castle - Deadwater Fell - Kielder Stone Circular 25.5 km

Lewisburn Circular 25.9 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.

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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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Bush of Ewes? From R354 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.