Linwater Caravan Park

View prices & book 9.6 372 reviews
Spacious hardstanding pitches
Aerial view of the park
Level pitches with plenty of space in between
Large electric grass pitches

  • 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.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 59
Caravans for hire 4
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Tent pitches 19
Touring caravan pitches 59
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

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. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 1 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The grocery shop is open between 01/04 et 31/10.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • 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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Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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98% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Highly recommended, super clean campsite with big pitches & modern facilities. Staff are great & location's handy for Edinburgh. A bit of plane/road noise but mostly peaceful. Good kitchen & walks.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 2026/06/16

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Sam R. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Best site we have stayed on. Lovely helpful staff, large pitches, clean tidy site, quiet, secure and peaceful. The toilets, shower and kitchen facilities were brilliant - made a long stay a breeze! Also highly recommend the pizza van which stops on a Saturday

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful setting.

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Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked Spotlessly clean.
Lovely area with good walking for dogs.

Disliked Paid for fully serviced spot but wasn’t able to access electric. Couldn’t get hold of anyone to query as we were out of hours. No mobile network to call.
Hairdryer didn’t work - not a big deal but more of an inconvenience.
Noisy morning with all the airplanes heading in and out of airport close by.

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Absolut zu empfehlen

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Electric grass pitch

Liked Alles vorhanden, in der Küche von der Mikrowelle über Waffelmaker bis Airfryer
Duschen top, Toiletten sauber und ordentlich
Man konnte Pizza bestellen und diese wurde frisch zubereitet

Disliked Es gab nichts negatives

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Lovely pitch very clean and well…

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Electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely pitch very clean and well organised staff very good

Disliked Nothing

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Highly recommend

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Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Every thing

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Safe, well kept campsite within walking distance to bus stop

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Electric grass pitch

Liked Campsite felt very safe. It is very well maintained. Facilities are immaculate. Friendly staff. There's a shop and a TV room with hot drinks facilities. Can catch a bus to Edinburgh from not too far away.

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely site.…

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Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Lovely site.

Disliked Lovely shower and toilet facilities. But could do with the showers stopping on a little bit longer.

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Will definitely book this site again.

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Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked The host of this site was lovely and welcoming when we arrived. The toilets were lovely and clean. Great site for exploring Edinburgh and the surrounding area.

Disliked Nothing

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Great location, excellent facilities and friendly staff.

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Warm welcome. Great camping kitchen facilities if you wanted to use them. Super easy to get into Edinburgh on park and ride. Lovely shower block.

Disliked It would've been even better if we had access to wi-fi outside of the camping kitchen area. Not a big deal for us though!

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Very clean and well equipped site…

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Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Very clean and well equipped site

Recommend to friends Visit again


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 Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport 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 Peaceful 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 Nearby farmers' market Shop nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) 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

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourers

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

Coach
16 km Bus Station
16 km Bus Station
18,8 km Carnegie College
Rail
2,6 km Kirknewton Rail Station
4,3 km Uphall Rail Station
6,1 km Livingston South Rail Station
Ferry
9,3 km South Queensferry Ferry Landing
10,9 km Town Pier
12,4 km Rosyth Ferry Terminal
Airport
6 km 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.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Aberdour Harbour (Black Sands) 17,5 km Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Aberdour (Silversands) 18,4 km Sea N/AGoodExcellentExcellent
Portobello (West) 20,3 km Sea N/AN/AN/APoor
Portobello (Central) 21,1 km Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Burntisland 21,6 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Edinburgh Zoo 10,9 km

Linlithgow Palace 12,7 km

Royal Scottish Academy 14,7 km

Royal Botanic Garden 15,2 km

Edinburgh Castle 15,3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

South Queensferry - Dalmeny 8,6 km

Linlithgow - Parkley Craigs 12,3 km

Linlithgow – Beecraigs Country Park – Union Canal Avon Aquaduct 12,3 km

Nine Mile Burn - West Kip - Nine Mile Burn 14 km

Blackford and Braid Hills 14 km

Local events

  • Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (Friday, 7 August 2026 – Friday, 7 August 2026)

    East Calder, Scotland 15,2 km

  • Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Friday, 7 August 2026 – Friday, 7 August 2026)

    Edinburgh, Scotland 15,4 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 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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Linwater Caravan Park? From R758,20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.