Camping in Blawhorn Moss National Nature Reserve

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The windswept moors of Blawhorn National Nature Reserve feel secluded and hidden away but are just a 45-minute drive from Glasgow. The land that makes up this magical nature reserve is the remnant of the raised and blanket bogs that once covered much of central Scotland. Follow the raised boardwalk around the moss and feel more than 8,000 years of history under your feet, locked into the bog’s layers of peat. As a protected nature reserve, there is no camping within the Moss. The closest organised site is in Strathclyde Country Park, a 35-minute drive west.

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Loch Katrine Eco Camping

1. Loch Katrine Eco Camping

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Stirling, Scotland · 13 units · Motorhomes, Glamping
Loch-side sleeping and exploring in one of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park's most historic locations
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West Highland Way Hotel & Campsite

2. West Highland Way Hotel & Campsite

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Glasgow, Scotland · 44 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A welcoming campsite on the West Highland Way
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Fernlea - Campsite & Pod

3. Fernlea - Campsite & Pod

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Scotland · 7 units · Motorhomes, Glamping
Welcome to Fernlea. We would love to have you visit us, either on our 5 pitch campsite for motorhomes and caravans, or in 2025 to our new luxury glamping pod. Fernlea is our home in the heart of an agricultural plain called “The Carse of Gowrie,” which runs for 20 miles or so along the River Tay between Perth and Dundee. It’s a beautiful area that we hope you will love too. We are a short walk from the village of Errol, with access to lovely walks along the Tay. We are adjacent to the local bus route (just stick your arm out!), the Sustrans cycle route 77, plus only a mile or so from the A90 Perth to Dundee / Aberdeen road. We are perfect for both a short stopover and a longer break with a fascinating local area to explore. All pitches have hard standing, water on each pitch, grey waste disposal adjacent to the pitch, and a 10 or 16 amp electric supply with a chemical toilet waste tank with rinsing tap behind our garage. We are also within easy access to Fife and the southern area of the Highlands. Walkers and bird watchers will find many footpaths by the River Tay and can climb the local hills to see buzzards, hawks, ducks, and migrating geese throughout the seasons. Any visitors requiring repairs or accessories for their van will find the large Perthshire Caravan dealership nearby. Every Sunday, one of Scotland’s largest car boot sales and markets is held less than a mile away. Facilities on the CL Site: - Dog walk from the site - Information room - Recycling facilities - Battery charging - TV reception: good - 16 amp electric on 4 pitches, 10 amp on 5th - Water on all pitches - Chemical toilet disposal point - Lawned site, with gravel hardstandings - Latest arrival time: 9:00 PM - Latest departure time: 12:00 PM Shop/village of Errol within 1 mile. Errol Village shop, Pub, Lass O’Gowrie Cafe, Fish and Chip Shop, Butchers. Nearby: Cairn O’Mohr Winery, Rait Antiques Centre, Errol Sunday Market, Lass O'Gowrie Cafe, Fruit Shack - Pick your own strawberries, We look forward to seeing you soon!
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Red Deer Village Holiday Park

4. Red Deer Village Holiday Park

Glasgow, Scotland · 10 units
Red Deer Village Holiday Park in Scotland is a 5 star holiday park, conveniently situated on the doorstep of Glasgow, just off the A80, one of Scotland’s main arterial routes to the North. The Scottish holiday park is close to a number of public transport links, with regular buses and trains into Glasgow city centre. he level and spacious caravan and campsite near Glasgow is the ideal base for a holiday in and around West Central Scotland, or as a stopover for a few days whilst touring. There are 24 hardstanding pitches with electric hookup, suitable for touring caravans and motorhomes. Our grass area has a number of spacious tent pitches, which are well served by immaculate facilities.
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Staddlestones Paddock

5. Staddlestones Paddock

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Scotland · 1 unit · Tent, Motorhome
Quiet green area on the edge of town. Easy walk to town centre with cafes, shops etc. Accessible by public transport. Space for bikes/canoes/horse. 5 minutes’ walk across park to River Tweed. We aim to offer an exclusive enclosed quarter acre pitch and would let you know if sharing with someone else.
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Collierhall Farm

6. Collierhall Farm

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Lanark, Scotland · 5 units
Very quiet and easily accessible from the motorway (1 mile) The farm is set in 100 acres and has a mixture of caravans, motorhomes and tents. There is a golf course across the road and the world heritage site of New Lanark only 7 miles away. Edinburgh and Glasgow are also easily reached by car or train.
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Secluded Rural Farm Hideaway

7. Secluded Rural Farm Hideaway

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Lanark, Scotland · 7 units · Tents, Glamping
*PLEASE NOTE THE CABIN IS AVAILABLE FOR WEEKEND BOOKINGS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. CAMPING OPEN FROM 1st May to End August* Cleghorn Farm is a mixed farm just north east of the market town of Lanark. Comprised of 250 acres of fields and woodland and bounded to the south by Mouse Water, it is a beautiful spot to get away from it all without having to leave it all behind if you don't want to. The fields are grazed and cultivated but the woodlands are much as they were at the end of the last ice age with spectacular walks along Cleghorn Glen with the chance to see badgers, bats, deer and all manner of birds among the towering pine and beech trees. The Mouse Water (pronounced moose) tumbles down along the edge of the farm and has some glorious pools for swimming, shallows for paddling and some spectacular water falls before it joins the River Clyde, all a gentle walk from the sites.
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Muiredge

8. Muiredge

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Perthshire, Scotland · 8 units
Rural glamping in a converted railway carriage, shepherd's hut, or bell tent in blissful Scotland
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Culdees Castle Estate Glamping

9. Culdees Castle Estate Glamping

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Perthshire , Scotland · 4 units
Luxury woodland cabins, each with a private hot tub, in the grounds of a Scottish castle
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Organic Welltree

10. Organic Welltree

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England · 2 units
Welcome to Organic Welltree's beautiful eco-friendly yurts. Looking for a place to stay in the heart of Scotland, Perthshire for that perfect organic, vegetarian or vegan holiday? Come and enjoy our unique rooms in Scottish design or try luxury glamping and back-to-nature living in our well equipped yurts like a Home from home no matter where you’re from, a place to relax, enjoy nature and escape from the city. Short-Term Licence Number: PK13177F.
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The Snug at Logie Farm

11. The Snug at Logie Farm

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Falkland, Scotland · 1 unit
Luxury glamping pods with all mod cons, with an elevated position overlooking the River Tay.
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Garden Yurt in a hidden glen

12. Garden Yurt in a hidden glen

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England · 1 unit
A cosy, romantic getaway. Unwind and reconnect, surrounded by nature and amazing dark skies. The spacious, well-equipped yurt is tucked away in a large private home garden in a beautiful glen, with Scaur Water just over the road. The Yurt at Craignee is a cosy, off-grid retreat, with wood burner and garden area, surrounded by peace and wildlife. Enjoy lots of home comforts with an extra dash of adventure! #bbcwildlife60places winner STL Number: DG01053P
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Bachilton Farm Holidays

13. Bachilton Farm Holidays

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Methven, Scotland · 2 units
A pair of yurts with hot tubs on a farm between Perth and Crieff
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Pirnie Lodge Farm

14. Pirnie Lodge Farm

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Slamannan, Scotland · 3 units
Lodges with hot tubs in peaceful countryside near Falkirk
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Ayrshire Airstream

15. Ayrshire Airstream

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Irvine, Scotland · 1 unit
A seriously comfortable 1978 Airstream, complete with a hot tub, fire pit and its own bar.
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Mongolian Yurt in Stunning Highland

16. Mongolian Yurt in Stunning Highland

Lochearnhead, England · 1 unit
When travelling in Scotland, you will want to have the confidence in the quality of your accommodation, knowing that it will play a big part in the whole pleasurable experience of your holiday. Our location in Lochearnhead provides an ideal base for walking, water-sports, cycling, with flora & fauna and wild life in abundance. There are many local historic places to inspire you and bring the history of the highlands to life. Or perhaps you'd simply choose to curl up with a good book and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of a slower pace of life. Wester Auchraw is located on the A84, Cycle Route 7 and the much loved walk 'Rob Roy Way'. It sits amongst spectacular scenery in Highland Perthshire yet is only 1 hour's drive from Glasgow, Edinburgh and Perth.
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Bracken Barns Glamping and Massage

17. Bracken Barns Glamping and Massage

Maybole, Scotland · 2 units
We are a family run, small glamping site situated on our nature -friendly farm near the town of Maybole and Ayr. Our quiet and small site makes the perfect relaxing getaway for couples, families & small groups looking for a quirky, yet comfortable stay in our Yurts and converted Double Decker Bru Bus. We also offer two communal fire pits, a large covered BBQ area, hammocks, onsite sauna and massage treatments, luxury extras such as breakfast packs and hampers. Nestled at the heart of the glorious South Ayrshire, we have created a little haven here on our farm for you to explore the jewel of Scotlands Ayrshire Coast coastline, villages, festivals and the Galloway Forest. Come and share our passion for eco-friendly holidays, close to nature, providing enough home comforts to ease you into Off-Grid living. We are also Proud Certified Members of The UNESCO Biosphere, promoting nature and sustainable ecological practice in our countryside.
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Craigmarloch Lodge

18. Craigmarloch Lodge

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Glasgow, Scotland · 1 unit
A high-end glamping cabin with a hot tub on the edge of the Highlands
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Dod Mill Fishing Hut

19. Dod Mill Fishing Hut

Lauder, Scotland · 1 unit
Artistic riverside cabins in the grounds of a 17th-century watermill
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Blawhorn Moss National Nature Reserve camping guide

When to go

The reserve appears at its best when the sun is shining and so the best time to visit is from April through July when days are long. Spring is a good time for spotting red grouse in the blooming purple heather, while in summer the reserve bursts with red, fuchsia and orange colours and dragonflies, damselflies and butterflies flit around. In the autumn, there’s the possibility of seeing roe deer in the early morning or evening.

Know before you go

  • The boardwalk that runs around the reserve is accessible and provides close-up views of the bog. 
  • The closest bus stop is in Blackridge, which is connected to the reserve by a footpath network. Blackridge Railway Station is on the North Clyde Line from Helensburgh to Edinburgh and stops at Glasgow, Airdrie and Bathgate. The Reserve entrance connects with the National Cycle Network Route 7.
  • Visitors should keep the Scottish Outdoor Access Code in mind as they visit the reserve. Take your litter home with you and keep dogs under close control.

Frequently Asked Questions

The best time to visit Blawhorn Moss National Nature Reserve is from April through July when days are long. Spring is a good time for spotting red grouse in the blooming purple heather, while in summer the reserve bursts with red, fuchsia and orange colours and dragonflies, damselflies and butterflies flit around. In the autumn, there’s the possibility of seeing roe deer in the early morning or evening. The reserve is just a 45-minute drive from Glasgow.

In spring, you can expect to see red grouse in the blooming purple heather at Blawhorn Moss National Nature Reserve. The reserve is just a 45-minute drive from Glasgow.

In summer, the reserve bursts with red, fuchsia and orange colours and dragonflies, damselflies and butterflies flit around at Blawhorn Moss National Nature Reserve. The reserve is just a 45-minute drive from Glasgow.

As a protected nature reserve, there is no camping within Blawhorn Moss National Nature Reserve. The closest organised site is in Strathclyde Country Park, a 35-minute drive west. You can also explore different options for camping near Blawhorn Moss National Nature Reserve on Hipcamp.

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Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

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