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 four 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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0 children

Reviews

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Peaceful

94% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful campsite offers beautiful rural views, large pitches and friendly, helpful owners. Guests enjoyed the farm animals, a nearby river and good value for money. Facilities are generally clean, though some guests noted a limited number of toilets and showers, with upgrades planned. Road noise was mentioned by some on electric pitches.

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Weekend 1 night in October weekend,…

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Weekend 1 night in October weekend, really nice site, nice view of the hill, can hear a river somewhere, lots of animals milling around, toilets and shower look like a shack but are nice inside. Friendly host.

Disliked Toilets etc. are a bit of a walk from the pitches, site is not near anything if you need food, town is 10 minute drive away. This is nitpicking really.

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Beautiful spotless site…

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Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding pitch

Liked Beautiful spotless site

Disliked The noise of the road at night

Recommend to friends Visit again

A great site with everything you need for a quiet retreat

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Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding pitch

Liked I loved this site. So peaceful and beautiful scenery. Phillipa and Nick have done an amazing job at transforming a field into a lovely campsite. Plenty of hook ups that are well spaced,and a good area for tents. 4 toilets with hot water very clean, and a clean shower with great water pressure. I will go back again when I'm in the area. Can't wait to see their further plans come to fruition.
I loved the animals too ,a bonus for children. And good walks from site. With or without a dog. Highly recommend it.

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Nicely laid out and very well…

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Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding pitch

Liked Nicely laid out and very well kept campsite. Lovely to meet the wide variety of farm animals. Owners have clearly put a lot of effort into making this a really nice campsite. Would definitely stay here again.

Disliked The weather!

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Perfect for overnight

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Petra H.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Nice and easy, pitches are large and even, nice hiking tours around Langholm. very quiet and calm nights. Close to the animals, I was able to observe a pheasant right at my spot, very soothing…

Disliked nothing

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great location with basic but serviceable facilities

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Suzanne S.

Electric optional hardstanding pitch

Liked Scenic site location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, great location. Would go again.

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Shaun B.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Location, on the A7, but peaceful and relaxing. Great views of the Scottish hills, and some good walks on the doorstep. Limited facilities but not busy, so not a problem. And kept very clean. Good food and beer in nearby Langholm.

Disliked Bus not really an option for the pub.

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A great friendly site, which continues to develop. Ease of booking.

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Michael B.

Electric optional hardstanding pitch

Liked The additional 2 new toilets. The option to have a controlled open fire.

Disliked Too far away from hens lol.

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Lovely place. River and the animals…

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Anonymous

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Liked Lovely place. River and the animals are great. Really dark skies for Star gazing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site will be back

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Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding pitch

Liked Great site excellent facilities and great value

Disliked Nothing

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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 BST (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
5 mi High Street
16 mi Horse
16.4 mi High Street
Rail
15.7 mi Gretna Green Rail Station
16.3 mi Lockerbie Rail Station
19.9 mi Annan Rail Station
Ferry
17.9 mi Leaplish Ferry Landing
19.3 mi Belvedere Ferry Landing
20.3 mi 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 15.4 mi

Birdoswald Roman Fort 22 mi

Carlisle Castle 22.5 mi

Robert Burns Centre 27.3 mi

Vindolanda (Chesterholm) Hadrian's Wall 29.4 mi

National Trust

Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort 30 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Langholm - Potholm Farm - Potholm Hill - Langholm 4.7 mi

Battle of Solway Moss, 1542 15.4 mi

Bakethin North Shore Circular, Kielder 15.8 mi

Kielder Castle - Deadwater Fell - Kielder Stone Circular 15.8 mi

Lewisburn Circular 16.1 mi

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 £15 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.