Wild Oak Woods
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- Eco-friendly Dumfries and Galloway campsite surrounded by woodland
- Sandyhills Bay Beach 15 minutes’ walk; RSPB Mersehead 10 minutes drive
- Small communal kitchen and covered cooking shelter in a wildlife haven
Site type
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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).
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Sat, 4 Jan 2025 to
Pitch types & availability
Unpowered concrete slab campervan site (small)
4 people maximum Ground type: Concrete slab
Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 6.0m depth (19.7ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £58 (£58) 2 nights, 2 adults
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Unpowered grass tent site
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 2.0m width x 3.0m depth (6.6ft width x 9.8ft depth) Calculated area: 6.0m² (64.6ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £58 (£58) 2 nights, 2 adults
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Millie 1 bedroom cabin (rustic)
4 people maximum 1 bedroomDimensions: 5.5m width x 2.4m length (18.0ft width x 8.0ft length) Calculated area: 13.4m² (144.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £144.25 (£144.25) 2 nights, 2 adults
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Daisy Hut cabin
2 people maximum Dimensions: 2.1m width x 3.7m length (7.0ft width x 12.0ft length) Calculated area: 7.8m² (84.0ft²)
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Jessie 1 bedroom cabin
4 people maximum 1 bedroomDimensions: 5.5m width x 2.4m length (18.0ft width x 8.0ft length) Calculated area: 13.4m² (144.0ft²)
Arrival days No availability on our siteView prices & book
May 1 bedroom cabin
4 people maximum 1 bedroomDimensions: 5.5m width x 2.4m length (18.0ft width x 8.0ft length) Calculated area: 13.4m² (144.0ft²)
Arrival days No availability on our siteView prices & book
Reviews
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Perfect spot, some great places to visit nearby
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Unpowered concrete slab campervan site (small)
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Disliked: Nothing
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Welcoming, friendly and really helpful…no WiFi or internet but that what I…
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Daisy Hut cabin
Liked: Welcoming, friendly and really helpful…no WiFi or internet but that what I was wanting lovely deer park next door and beach
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Super quiet- could only hear natural sounds, well organised, very clean, plush…
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Daisy Hut cabin
Liked: Super quiet- could only hear natural sounds, well organised, very clean, plush toilet, very helpful owner.
Disliked: I couldn't get phone reception on site, but I could if I walked down the road for 5 minutes.
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lovely location and very clean accommodation !
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Millie 1 bedroom cabin (rustic)
Liked: Lovely eco-friendly accommodation. Everything needed for a relaxing break. Location fantastic. Quiet and less than 10 min walk from a long and beautiful beach. Would definitely recommend and return without question.Welcome and helpful host Elizabeth.We would definitely go back
Disliked: nothing
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Clean, tranquil, and relaxing.
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Unpowered concrete slab campervan site (small)
Liked: We loved this place. It was the bank holiday weekend and we struggled to find anywhere to stop. All we could find in the area was this tiny site in the middle of a forest - not really what I was looking for (or so I thought) but beggars can’t be choosers. A drive up the long track through the woods brought us out into a clearing containing a few cabins, a small utilities block, and little else. Just trees. Ferns. Wild plants. More trees. And sky.
It was absolute bliss. Couldn’t hear any road noise, just trees in the breeze, and the songs of birds. So peaceful and calm.
So far so good, but the clincher would be the showers. So many times we’ve been to sites and my wife comes back from the showers with a long face saying “they’re not very good” but she came back to the van beaming, saying the shower is hot, spacious, and extremely clean. Winner!
There’s also a great little kitchen you can cook your food in.
It’s a fifteen minute walk from a superb beach - pools, caves, rock arches, cliffs etc, and there’s a pub/restaurant about 8 mins walk away. Don’t tend to visit this part of Scotland often but next time we do we’ll be sure to book in here. Oh, nearly forget to mention - I was expecting to be eaten alive by midges, but got no bites and didn’t even see any of the little beasts.
Disliked: Nothing. Never been on a campsite in the woods before but immediately felt relaxed and at home here.
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Lovely spot , great coast line . Perfect host !…
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Unpowered concrete slab campervan site (small)
Liked: Lovely spot , great coast line . Perfect host !
Disliked: Nothing
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Excellent place, great amenities
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Unpowered concrete slab campervan site (small)
Liked: Fabulous peaceful place
Good amenities
Great space
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Off grid getaway with everything you need
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Millie 1 bedroom cabin (rustic)
Liked: This little cabin in the woods was a perfect getaway for my young family (dogs included). It had absolutely everything we needed amenity wise, a nook of serenity and its cleanliness was perfection. We will be back!
Disliked: The double bed left a little to be desired for comfort however was ample.
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The Eco credentials put other sites to shame.
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Unpowered grass tent site
Liked: Eco friendly, good shared facilities space. All very clean.
Disliked: Nothing
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A really good retreat if you like natural surroundings
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Unpowered concrete slab campervan site (small)
Liked: Waking up to a beautiful dawn chorus in the middle of woodland was stunning. The facilities are great - really clean and well looked after and there were more facilities than I expected.
Disliked: Nothing to dislike
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Features
Dogs 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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by site/unit 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Bush Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearbyLocation
Wild Oak Woods
Fairgirth Road
Sandyhills
Dalbeattie
Dumfries and Galloway
Scotland
DG5 4NU
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.88644°N
-3.74502°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Sandyhills | 1.6 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Poor | Poor |
| Rockcliffe | 4.1 km | Estuary | N/A | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Southerness | 9.4 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Dhoon Bay | 23.4 km | Estuary | N/A | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Allonby | 23.8 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 10.2 km
Robert Burns Centre 21.7 km
Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 44.8 km
World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre 45.6 km
Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 46.8 km
National Trust
Wordsworth House and Garden 34.6 km
Buttermere and Ennerdale 42.5 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Sandyhills - Rockcliffe - Kippford (and back?) 1.2 km
Rockcliffe - Loch Barean - Portling - Rockcliffe 3.9 km
Rockcliffe to Port o' Warren 4 km
MERSEHEAD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 04/11/2003) 4.9 km
Dalbeattie - Colvend - Rockcliffe - Kippford - Dalbeattie 7 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 Wild Oak Woods have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Wild Oak Woods dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Wild Oak Woods? Wild Oak Woods makes a great overnight stop if you’re driving the scenic South West Coastal 300, but it’s also a place to linger and enjoy strolling through the woods to the … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Wild Oak Woods?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Wild Oak Woods? From $130.57 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.