Moffat Camping And Caravanning Club Site

Moffat, Dumfries And Galloway, Scotland

An ideal stopping point for journeys through Scotland, our friendly Moffat Club Site lies in the stunning Scottish Lowlands. Despite being just three minutes from the M74, the pretty Victorian spa town of Moffat is much more than just a pit stop. With 180 pitches, this well-laid-out campsite boasts well-placed facilities. Surrounded by magnificent scenery, Moffat Club Site is located in a wide-open valley. Just a five-minute walk from the campsite, Moffat boasts one of the broadest high streets in Scotland. Take some time to find the fountain topped by the statue of Colvin Ram, the famous Moffat Toffee Shop and the Star Hotel – appearing in the Guinness Book of Records as the narrowest hotel in the world. On a Friday, Moffat hosts a weekly market and a monthly producer’s market. Nearby, Station Park offers a variety of attractions including a boating lake and gardens. In October, the town holds an annual walking festival, and from the campsite, you can access some of the finest hill-walking in south Scotland. Located close to the campsite, Grey Mare’s Tail is a magnificent waterfall dropping over 200 feet from Loch Skene. There are several historic houses and castles in the area, including Drumlan Rig Castle near Thornhill. Surrounded by magnificent landscaped gardens, this castle is Scotland’s oldest inhabited house and contains artwork by Rembrandt and Da Vinci. Located close to Dumfries, Caerlaverock Castle is a moated medieval fortress overlooking the Solway Firth We are taking bookings - see our opening dates below.Our toilet and shower facilities will be open. ) Description **Pitches:** 150 **Opening Dates this year:** 26/04/2021 to 31/12/2021 **Opening Dates next year:** 01/01/2022 to 31/12/2022 The pretty wool town of Moffat is home to this popular Club Site. A great place to stop off on your way up through Scotland or down to England - or to linger and explore the beauty of the Scottish Lowlands. Moffat town was home to William Wallace, Robert the Bruce and Air Chief Marshall Lord Hugh Dowding. It is known for its floral displays and has many specialist shops, including the Moffat Toffee Shop. There is live, traditional Scottish music at the local pub during the summer. There are many other local events during the year, including a Classic Car rally in June. The Dawyck Botanic Garden near Peebles is one of the Royal Botanic Gardens of Scotland. Way-marked trails wind through its collections, which include some of the tallest trees in Britain. Grey Mare's Tail Nature Reserve is home to a spectacular 200ft waterfall in a dramatic moorland setting. Gretna Gateway Outlet Village has 50 shops, offering discounts of up to 50 per cent on high street prices. Dalescone Farm Fun has a large indoor play area with ball pools and slides as well as plenty of outdoor play equipment to keep the children occupied. The woollen mill next to the site has a weaving exhibition and a tearoom. It also offers reduced price breakfasts to campers. New Lanark World Heritage site includes a beautifully restored 18th century cotton mill. For more information please [visit our website](http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/external_link.asp?site_id=4688). Member price from: £6.80 per person per night Nearby Attractions The Dawyck Botanic Garden is one of the Royal Botanic Gardens of Scotland and is near Peebles. Way-marked trails go through its collections, which include some of the tallest trees in Britain. Kagyu Samye Ling at Eskdalemuir is Europe's oldest Tibetan Buddhist Monastery and is open to day visitors. Wanlockhead is the highest village in Scotland. The Museum of Lead Mining shows the history of the local industry. The Southern Upland Way was Britain's first coast-to-coast long distance footpath. It passes less than a mile from the Club Site. The Camera Obscura in Dumfries is based on the top floor of the old windmill. Fishing is available at the Hammerlands Centre, next to the site. The woollen mill next to the site has a weaving exhibition and a tearoom.

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