Gallowhill Caravan and Camping Park

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  • Peaceful family-run park in a handy location on the edge of Kinross
  • Loch Leven 10 minutes’ drive, and Perth city centre 20 minutes
  • Play park and communal bothy on site, plus a woodland dog-walking area
Now here’s a handy location indeed for seeing lots of Scottish sights all in one break – Gallowhill Camping and Caravan Park is on the edge of Kinross, an excellent Perthshire spot for getting out to explore the likes of Edinburgh, Stirling, St Andrews and Perth. In fact, the park is pretty much in the centre of the area bounded by these four cities, with none of them more than an hour’s drive away. The M90 (running north-south) and A91 (east-west) are both close by, so journeys should be fairly straightforward – and the proximity of the roads also makes this a useful park to consider if you need a stopover on a longer journey. Having Kinross town centre just down the road (about 20 minutes’ walk/five minutes’ drive) means that you can easily use the park-and-ride services to travel around without driving, and there are plenty of amenities close by, including supermarkets, takeaways and places to eat out. Loch Leven is 10 minutes’ drive away for fishing and walks/bike rides on the 13-mile lakeside trail. It’s not just a handy location for travel, though – the park itself is well set up too, with facilities including a play park and an area for football. There’s also a bothy (good for hunkering down in wet weather) with tourist info, kettle, microwave and phone charger points. Laundry facilities are provided as well, along with toilets, showers and a separate accessible bathroom. Dogs are welcome at Gallowhill, and there’s a private woodland exercise area where they can have a good run about.

Campground type

RV sites 16
Camper sites 42
Tent sites 28
Open now
Opens March 28
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).

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Mar 28 to

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Reviews

8.4

Overall rating from 241 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

85% would recommend this campground to a friend

79% would stay here again

What customers say

Spacious, well-kept site with friendly staff & good facilities. Convenient for Kinross & Loch Leven. Praised for cleanliness/value, though showers are dated & cost extra. M90 traffic noise noted.

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Would go again if in the area

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David anthony P.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Nice field toilets nearby

Disliked Toilets not brilliant, expensive for what was there!

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Perfect for an overnight stop if you are self contained.

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Peter S.

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Close to trunk road for ease of access but far enough not to be troubled by noise.
Site owner and manager very pleasant and helpful.
Level pitches with plenty of water points,electric is 16amp.
Woodland dog walk area.

Disliked Shower block was the worst I've encountered in many years of travelling.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Had a pleasant time overall, staff were lovely and scenery was great.

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Erez G.

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Plenty of space and we were able to park our car next to our tent.
Tables were available.
Great view.
Staff were lovely, especially Stevie. He showed us all the local amenities, transport (e.g.- to Edinburgh) and made us feel welcome.
We decided to leave a day early due to fatigue but were given a day’s refund!

Disliked £1 for a 6 minute shower was a bit tight, especially because the coin machine was outside the cubicle, so you had to basically run out naked if you wanted another 6 minutes. At least the shower itself was good- warm and strong power.

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Great camping spot, helpful host. Great…

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Katy W.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Great camping spot, helpful host. Great shower block and dog walk.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely stay , thank you

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bev w.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely stay and met some great people

Disliked Nothing

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We had a wonderful stay on…

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Inga M.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked We had a wonderful stay on the grass pitch. Everything was just perfect — spacious, clean, and well-kept. The atmosphere was peaceful, and we truly enjoyed every moment. Couldn’t have asked for more. Highly recommend!

Disliked Showers required extra payment, which was a bit inconvenient.

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Great reception and lovely people.…

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Steve H.

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Great reception and lovely people.

Disliked Paying £1 for a shower (although it meant they weren't busy!)

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Well laid out site with all…

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Daniel R.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Well laid out site with all facilities centrally located. Good value for money. Facilities basic, but perfectly functional. Close to main road so easy to find, but surprisingly quiet on site.

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Quiet family run camp site with…

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Frances H.

Powered cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked Quiet family run camp site with a great dog walk through the woods. All the facilities available, toilet and shower block including washing machine and dryer. Also a bothy room with microwave, kettle and other essentials. Would definitely stay there again.

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Lovely campsite

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Jurate S.

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely small campsite, not too overcrowded, good pitch sizes, all required facilities available. Very good wi-fi

Disliked Maybe not enough diswashing facilities. But not an issue.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Watersports

Amenities on park

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by site/unit 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 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 Hikers’ paradise Peaceful

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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for caravans Motorhome service point

Location

Gallowhill Caravan and Camping Park

Gallowhill Farm,

Gallowhill Road

Kinross

Perthshire

Scotland

KY13 0RD

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

56.21666°N
3.44199°W

Nearest transport

Bus
0.8 mi Park and Ride
1.1 mi Royal Bank Of Scotland
9.5 mi Carnegie College
Rail
7.5 mi Lochgelly Rail Station
8.2 mi Cowdenbeath Rail Station
8.7 mi Cardenden Rail Station
Ferry
1.7 mi Kinross Ferry Landing
2.2 mi Lochleven Castle Ferry Landing
13.4 mi Rosyth Ferry Terminal
Airport
18.8 mi Edinburgh Airport
23.2 mi Dundee City 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

Get to know Perth (20 minutes’ drive) on a self-guided Treasure Hunt Trail, or head further afield to the historic university town of St Andrews (50 minutes), which pulls in visitors to explore the cathedral and castle, or play golf on the fabled Old Course. When big-city lights come calling, head for the museums, art galleries and upscale shops of Edinburgh (55 minutes). You’ll be in pole position to learn something of Scottish history at Gallowhill; Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned in foreboding waterside Lochleven Castle (10 minutes) in 1567, while Scone Palace (half an hour) was once the crowning place of Scottish kings and is now open for guided tours of lush interiors. Former home of King James IV, Stirling Castle (45 minutes) has an ornate Great Hall restored to its 16th-century splendour and interactive displays in its Victorian-era kitchens. If you’re rather potter about in the fresh air, stride across Fife hillsides in Lomond Hills Regional Park (25 minutes), or try archery and axe-throwing at Kinross Activity Centre (10 minutes). Keen on wildlife? You can often see red squirrels near the visitor centre at RSPB Loch Leven (10 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Aberdour (Silversands) 12.8 mi Sea N/AGoodExcellentExcellent
Aberdour Harbour (Black Sands) 12.9 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Kirkcaldy (Seafield) 13.7 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Burntisland 14.1 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Kinghorn (Pettycur) 14.5 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The Perth Mart Visitor Centre 12.6 mi

Gleneagles, PGA Centenary 12.7 mi

Huntingtower Castle 14 mi

Scone Palace 14.2 mi

Caithness Glass Factory and Visitor Centre 14.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

VANE FARM (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 03/12/1990) 4.1 mi

East Lomond 7.7 mi

Pitmedden Forest Circuit 8.2 mi

Pitmeden Forest – The Clink 9.2 mi

Ochil Hills: Dollar Glen 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Gallowhill Caravan and Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Gallowhill Caravan and Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Gallowhill Caravan and Camping Park? Get to know Perth (20 minutes’ drive) on a self-guided Treasure Hunt Trail, or head further afield to the historic university town of St Andrews (50 minutes), which pulls in visitors to … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Gallowhill Caravan and Camping Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon

    If running late because of traffic please call ahead to let the office know.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Gallowhill Caravan and Camping Park? From $32.44 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.