Linwater Caravan Park

View prices & book 9.6 383 reviews
Spacious hardstanding pitches
Aerial view of the park
Luxurious toilet block with spacious toilet cubicles and waterfall showers.
Modern sinks in the toilet block.

  • 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.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
  • 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.
  • Protective masks must be worn at all times in common areas.
  • Minimum spacing of 5 metres between pitches.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

AA 4 pennants

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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98% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Guests rave about the campsite's super clean, modern facilities, spotless ablutions, and friendly, helpful staff. Pitches are level and spacious. Great spot for exploring Edinburgh via park and ride, with good dog walks. Be aware of occasional airport noise and hit-or-miss Wi-Fi.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Czystość i ogólne warunki. Bardzo miła obsługa!…

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Marcin O.

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked Czystość i ogólne warunki.
Bardzo miła obsługa!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice clean site. Great facilities.…

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Julie S.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Nice clean site. Great facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

L’endroit est vraiment chouette avec les animaux et l’environnement . Il y…

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July M.

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked L’endroit est vraiment chouette avec les animaux et l’environnement . Il y a beaucoup de chemin à parcourir si vous voulez vous promener

Disliked Franchement je peux pas dire que je n’est pas aimé quelque chose. Le problème c’est le manque d’hygiène chez les autres campeurs qui ne nettoie pas après leur passage, l’hygiène n’est pas donnée à tout le monde. C’est pour ça je ne blâme pas le personnel qui était sympa et a l’écoute.

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Alles super sauber. Personal sehr freundlich. Das äußere ist sehr gepflegt. Online…

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Marielle W.

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked Alles super sauber. Personal sehr freundlich. Das äußere ist sehr gepflegt.
Online einfach zu buchen. Wir waren für eine Nacht da und sehr zufrieden.

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Would definitely stay again

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Alex B.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Showers and toilets were of an excellent standard.
Great dog walk explained by the friendly hug in reception.
Neat and tidy site.
Great kitchen for food prep if needed.
Water at my pitch even though I wasn’t fully serviced.

Disliked No WiFi other than in the family room.

Recommend to friends Visit again

All was fine, very quiet site, wc clean…

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked All was fine, very quiet site, wc clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wonderful Stay – Clean, Convenient, and Thoughtfully Equipped We had a great experience…

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Wonderful Stay – Clean, Convenient, and Thoughtfully Equipped

We had a great experience at this campsite! The facilities were spotless, especially the toilets, which were cleaned regularly and well-maintained. The location is excellent – very close to the airport and not far from the city, making it super convenient for travelers.
The campsite itself is in a pleasant and peaceful area, perfect for relaxing. We really appreciated the shared kitchen, which came equipped with a microwave, water heater, and even a TV – such a nice touch! One of the best features was a community box where guests can leave behind items they no longer need, like coffee or salt. It’s a brilliant idea that adds a thoughtful, sustainable touch to the stay.
Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a clean, well-located, and welcoming campsite!

Disliked Maybe the motorhome place to dispose the grey water could be a bit larger

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great pitches and friendly staff. A few nice walks too. Facilities are…

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Gabrielle M.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Great pitches and friendly staff. A few nice walks too. Facilities are excellent with a small shop. Nice to see chickens around the site. Plenty of room between pitches

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities, level pitches and friendly staff

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked The manager was so nice, welcoming and helpful. The pitches are perfectly level, large, and spaced out. All the facilities are new, clean and upgraded. A clean marble shower with hot water after easy parking and set up was a dream come true after the day of touring.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Het is een nette camping, ruime plaatsen. Ook een keuken om te…

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Martijn Z.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Het is een nette camping, ruime plaatsen. Ook een keuken om te kunnen zitten en te koken, dus ook voor de wandelaars en fietsers een geschikte camping.

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 Rallies welcome 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

  • Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Friday, 1 August 2025 – Friday, 1 August 2025)

    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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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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? No 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 –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Linwater Caravan Park? From R799,45 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.