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
Campground type
26
26
26
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- No bachelor/bachelorette 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 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
Campsite types & availability
9.6/10
Reviews
96% would recommend this campground to a friend
93% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a well-maintained, friendly campsite with spacious spots and beautiful surroundings, often praised for its clean facilities and welcoming hosts. Visitors frequently highlight the farm animals as a major draw, particularly for kids. While some note that facilities can be basic and may have queues at peak times, many find the site offers great value and a peaceful atmosphere for relaxation and exploring the local area.
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Great place to stay with all the basic facilities you need.
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Excellent little site, great scenery and a good shower.
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Easy access site. We used as a stopover which was absolutely perfect.…
Powered campsite
Liked Easy access site. We used as a stopover which was absolutely perfect. It’s a great site with very reasonable prices. Basic facilities but all clean and tidy. Couldn’t really ask for anything else. Having a walk round the small farm was a winner with the little one. Would recommend.
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Super site, would come back for a few days to explore further.
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Lovely site, good location just over the Scottish border. Lovely enclosed dog run for the pooches, plenty of places to take a walk, well maintained lawns, lots of animals to say hi to such as chickens and ducks. I have some mobility issues and asked for a pitch close to the toilet block, the site staff made sure that I was as close as I could be. Site suitable for a wheelchair, walker or sticks.
Disliked 2 toilets and 1 shower for the whole site can get very busy, if we were staying more than a couple of nights I think this would have worn thin at peak times.
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great place and price
Primitive grass campsite
Liked The place is clean and well organized. There is only one shower and two toilets, but even with the number of people during our stay, the facilities were always spotless.
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A great little place for a great price 👍
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Location, the price, the animals on the farm, the river for dog swimming, toilets on site. Really nice easy place to stay.
Disliked I couldn't find the river walks, walked along a logging road, not sure where I was going. Walked the opposite way the following day again not sure where to go, the best river part was actually at the site past the animals. Because I was in a van I didn't want to drive to any walks. Still a really great place to go. But I like to do a nice river walk by the river.
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Small quiet campsite, spacious pitcher, friendly staff and the farmanimals walking in…
Powered campsite
Liked Small quiet campsite, spacious pitcher, friendly staff and the farmanimals walking in the field next to the tent. Clean toilets and shower.
Disliked There was only one shower and two toilets, on a busy day that is to little.
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Lovely site shame about the facilities
Powered campsite
Liked Loved the location of this site the surroundings are stunning , the sheepy neighbours were cute the site itself was well payed out
Disliked This is a site I would 100% come back too as long as the loos and showers were revamped
The showers and Loos … I hate to say but men and women sharing facilities doesn’t work …
We stayed in another site yesterday and their showers and loos were communal and also just in sheds but they were immaculate with tiled floors and panelled
The loos and showers at Bush of ewes just need a trim dy up
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From the manager: Thank you for your review, glad you enjoyed your stay, the toilets and shower are all recently panelled and do have lino down on the floor, we have only been fully opened since January and have already tidied the toilets and added the shower which where just stone buildings before.
Fab stay
Primitive grass campsite
Liked We had a lovely 2 night stay here. Pitch was big enough to fit our 8 man tent with porch and our car.
The campsite has great facilities for dogs which includes an exercise area! Great for us with an active dog!
The walk through the field with all of the animals was lovely. We loved saying hello to the working dog in his pen!
The river is a great addition to the campsite. Again, the dog loved it!
Facilities always spotless and regularly cleaned. Can’t complain!
Disliked Bring extra tent pegs! We binned most of ours at the end of our stay due to the ground being very stoney.
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Only stayed one night and the weather wasn’t kind
Powered campsite
Liked Friendly owners . Very helpful
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From the manager: Thank you for your review sorry to read you would not stay again, but as you have not put what you disliked unfortunately we cannot change anything. We can't control the weather and you also stayed on one of the 2 super pitches which is double the size of all the other pitches as you said you did not recieve your original pitch number, and did not want to wind your caravan legs back up when I approached you to tell you your correct pitch number. Again I apologise you did not have a good stay.
Would stay again
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Amazing site, views of the surrounding are incredible and very tidy and spacious. The animals top it off
Disliked In my opinion, not enough toilets but its not the end of the world, still an amazing stay
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Step-free access Level campground, no steep slopes Step-free or level accessTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities Motorhome service pointLocation
Bush of Ewes
Langholm
Dumfries and Galloway
Scotland
DG13 0HW
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
55.22238°N
2.98144°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Bus
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
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.
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?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Bush of Ewes? From $20.34 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.