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 toilets and a 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.

Campground type

Caravan sites 26
Tent sites 26
RV & Motorhome sites 26
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. 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.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building 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

Site types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 120 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

97% would recommend this campground to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

A tidy, quiet spot with great views. Owners are legends! Big sites, farm animals & river access loved. Facilities clean but basic, could use a spruce. A-road noise heard by some but didn't bug most. Fresh eggs are a bonus.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great value, clean facilities, friendly hosts, gorgeous setting.

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Kit K.

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Liked Lovely setting, really peaceful next to the river Ewes. Easily accessible from the A7. Clean facilities, good value and friendly hosts.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We came as a family for one night. The vibe was really nice.

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Anonymous

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Liked Animals
Hosts
Size of the campground
Clean bathrooms

Recommend to friends Visit again

Well maintained and clean Friendly,and welcoming Child friendly

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John C.

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Liked Everything about this place was wonderful.
From the moment we arrived on site the friendly owners got us booked in and to our pitch.
The whole site is spotless and well maintained, even the livestock looked like show animals.
The pitches are big enough to accommodate the largest of tents, campers or caravans and still have room for a large car.
It was peaceful all day and night dispite large numbers who were there.
Set in beautiful scenery it felt so far away from civilization. Yet only a few hundred feet from an easily accessible road.
Child friendly and easy going.
Facilities were good and well maintained.

Disliked Having to leave at the end of our stay was the only thing we disliked.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly clean campsite ideal for exploring the area.

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Jonathan C.

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Liked Clean spacious area with friendly staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A good place to calm down.…

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Julia K.

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Liked A good place to calm down.

Disliked There could be more toilettes and showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, will be back!

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Daisy B.

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Liked Excellent location, spacious pitches, lovely views, clean facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good site with friendly owners, level pitches with grass mats.

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Lyn B.

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Liked Lovely relaxing site. Owners were very friendly and worked hard to ensure the guests had a relaxing peaceful stay. We were there for the local Common Riding and the owners went the extra mile organising a 7 seater shuttle bus to do runs into and back from the town.

Disliked Shower was a hit or a miss, but not a deal-breaker for our stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review, glad you enjoyed your stay and the weekend, the toilet and shower block is getting updated in the future to add more toilets and showers. I hope to see you again

Will visit again.

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John J.

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Liked Great stay in a stunning location with friendly approachable staff. The travel arrangements organised by the campsite for Langholm common riding was a bonus.

Disliked Nothing to dislike....owners can't control the midges! Suck it up.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review glad you had a good weekend hope to see you again.

Great hosts. Clean and suitable for all

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Margaret T.

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Liked The hosts were friendly and helpful. It was Langholm Common Riding when I stayed and they'd arranged a mini bus.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review, glad you enjoyed the weekend hope to see you again

Excellent site with clean facilities and friendly staff

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Anonymous

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Liked Had a wonderful stay for Common Riding. The owners went above & beyond to ensure we all had a great time (helping to provide transport). The site itself is well-kept and clean. The animals made our stay even more special! The perfect place to relax & chill. We will be back!

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups 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 Dump point 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 sites)

Accessibility

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

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Bush of Ewes

Langholm

Dumfries and Galloway

Scotland

DG13 0HW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

55.22312°N
2.98234°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.1 km High Street
25.7 km Horse
26.4 km High Street
Rail
25.3 km Gretna Green Rail Station
26.1 km Lockerbie Rail Station
32.1 km Annan Rail Station
Ferry
28.8 km Leaplish Ferry Landing
31.1 km Belvedere Ferry Landing
32.7 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 24.8 km

Birdoswald Roman Fort 35.4 km

Carlisle Castle 36.4 km

Robert Burns Centre 43.9 km

Vindolanda (Chesterholm) Hadrian's Wall 47.4 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 7.7 km

Battle of Solway Moss, 1542 24.9 km

Bakethin North Shore Circular, Kielder 25.5 km

Kielder Castle - Deadwater Fell - Kielder Stone Circular 25.6 km

Lewisburn Circular 26 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 campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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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 caravan
    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 $30.76 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.