Linwater Caravan Park

View prices & book 9.6 393 reviews
Spacious hardstanding pitches
Aerial view of the park
Luxurious toilet block with spacious toilet cubicles and waterfall showers.
Modern sinks in the toilet block.

  • Quiet site five miles from Edinburgh Airport
  • Shopping locally at Livingston Designer Outlet
  • Next to a country park and the Union Canal
East Calder is calling – and how easily accessible it all is. The county's Linwater Caravan Park is within a five-mile drive of Edinburgh Airport (nip up for the weekend, perhaps?) and is next to the trunk roads of the M8 and M9 – thus making it straightforward to stop over here on your way to and fro north or south. But you'd also be well placed to stay a bit longer. Linwater's in a countryside location, right next to Almondell and Calderwood Country Park and the Union Canal (for tiptop towpath strolls) and is also a short drive from the Pentland Hills Regional Park. The Edinburgh International Climbing Arena is only a mile away. All at Linwater is ably run by Katie and Alaistair, who've added a toilet block including a disabled loo, showers, a dishwashing area, laundry facilities and waste disposal for tourers and motorhomes.

Campground type

RV sites 59
Mobile homes for rent 4
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Tent sites 19
Camper sites 59
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • 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).
  • Group bookings of 1 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The grocery shop is open between 04/01 and 10/31.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Languages spoken

English

AA 4 pennants

Campsite types & availability

Reviews

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10
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10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
8

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This exceptionally well-maintained, clean campsite boasts fantastic, modern facilities like showers and a well-equipped kitchen. Guests rave about friendly, helpful staff, spacious sites, and a great location for Edinburgh and local walks. Minor cons: occasional aircraft noise, limited on-site shopping. Highly recommended.

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Park was ideal for young children.

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked The site was well laid out and clean. We were close to the washing up room which we also used for watching tv and playing cards at the tables in there.

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Just right, great facilities, helpful friendly staff, great showers

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Ailsa B.

Powered grass campsite

Liked the size of the campsite - it's not too big. The little shop, the reception, the friendly staff, the quietness, the facilities. Most of all the ease of getting into Edinburgh, we stayed there because we'd booked the Tattoo. Oh and the showers! Amazing hot showers - imperative when camping!

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Parfait…

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Ludovic B.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Parfait

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Locatie en opgeruimdheid…

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Harold B.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Locatie en opgeruimdheid

Disliked De weg er naartoe was niet van de beste kwaliteit

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Quiet location with lovely grassy areas. Play area for the kids.…

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Quiet location with lovely grassy areas. Play area for the kids. Shower and toilet facilities lovely warm and clean. Only place I've seen that had actually cooking facilities with pots and pans tables and chairs. Great campsite.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Alles top und das mit den Toilette ist meckern auf hohen Niveau

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Das Personal war sehr freundlich. Die Küche mit Kochfeld war gut eingerichtet. Hinzu kommt ein kleiner Shop beim Check-In in welchem man alles nötige kriegt.

Disliked Die Duschen mussten man ca. alle drei Sekunden erneut betätigen. Hinzu kommt, dass die Duschen bischen wenig Druck hatten. Auch war die Anzahl an Duschen und WC bischen wenig.

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Czystość i ogólne warunki. Bardzo miła obsługa!…

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Marcin O.

FHU gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Czystość i ogólne warunki.
Bardzo miła obsługa!

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Really lovely place. Would def go back

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Elaine L.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Clean and great facilities. Inside kitchen with lots of things to use

Disliked Nothing

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Nice clean site. Great facilities.…

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Julie S.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Nice clean site. Great facilities.

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L’endroit est vraiment chouette avec les animaux et l’environnement . Il y…

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July M.

FHU gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked L’endroit est vraiment chouette avec les animaux et l’environnement . Il y a beaucoup de chemin à parcourir si vous voulez vous promener

Disliked Franchement je peux pas dire que je n’est pas aimé quelque chose. Le problème c’est le manque d’hygiène chez les autres campeurs qui ne nettoie pas après leur passage, l’hygiène n’est pas donnée à tout le monde. C’est pour ça je ne blâme pas le personnel qui était sympa et a l’écoute.

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Features

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 Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 32 inches) Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for caravans Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Linwater Caravan Park

West Clifton

East Calder

Lothian

Scotland

EH53 0HT

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

55.91179°N
3.43499°W

Nearest transport

Bus
9.9 mi Bus Station
9.9 mi Bus Station
11.7 mi Carnegie College
Rail
1.6 mi Kirknewton Rail Station
2.7 mi Uphall Rail Station
3.8 mi Livingston South Rail Station
Ferry
5.8 mi South Queensferry Ferry Landing
6.8 mi Town Pier
7.7 mi Rosyth Ferry Terminal
Airport
3.7 mi Edinburgh Airport

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

Linwater Caravan Park's locale means you're well set for both countryside and city days, or to break up a journey on your way north or south. Around the area, a mile away in a disused quarry is the Edinburgh International Climbing Arena, with the biggest indoor climbing wall in the world (well worth tackling for the boasting rights gained for afterwards, one might suggest). The towpath walks of the Union Canal are nearby and the shows and exhibitions of the Royal Highland Showground are within four miles. You can also easily drive to the Kelpies, the biggest horsey structures on the planet, and to the Falkirk Wheel, the boat lift connecting the Union and the Forth and Clyde canals.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Aberdour Harbour (Black Sands) 10.9 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Aberdour (Silversands) 11.4 mi Sea N/AGoodExcellentExcellent
Portobello (West) 12.6 mi Sea N/AN/AN/APoor
Portobello (Central) 13.1 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Burntisland 13.4 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Edinburgh Zoo 6.7 mi

Linlithgow Palace 7.9 mi

Royal Scottish Academy 9.1 mi

Royal Botanic Garden 9.4 mi

Edinburgh Castle 9.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

South Queensferry - Dalmeny 5.3 mi

Linlithgow - Parkley Craigs 7.7 mi

Linlithgow – Beecraigs Country Park – Union Canal Avon Aquaduct 7.7 mi

Nine Mile Burn - West Kip - Nine Mile Burn 8.7 mi

Blackford and Braid Hills 8.7 mi

Local events

  • Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Friday, August 1, 2025 – Friday, August 1, 2025)

    Edinburgh, Scotland 9.6 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 Linwater Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Linwater Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Linwater Caravan Park? Linwater Caravan Park's locale means you're well set for both countryside and city days, or to break up a journey on your way north or south. Around the area, a mile away … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Linwater Caravan Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Linwater Caravan Park? From $45.38 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.