Mountain campsites 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.

86% (75) 86 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Blawhorn Moss National Nature Reserve

Loch Katrine Eco Camping

1. Loch Katrine Eco Camping

95%
(113)
22 units · Motorhomes, Glamping · Stirling and Falkirk, Central Scotland
Loch-side sleeping and exploring in one of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park's most historic locations
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
Culdees Castle Estate Glamping

2. Culdees Castle Estate Glamping

88%
(25)
5 units · Glamping · Perthshire , Scotland
Luxury woodland cabins, each with a private hot tub, in the grounds of a Scottish castle
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£140
 / night
West Highland Way Hotel & Campsite

3. West Highland Way Hotel & Campsite

82%
(36)
46 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Glasgow, Lanarkshire, South Scotland
A welcoming campsite on the West Highland Way
Pets
Campfires
Full hookups
from 
£30
 / night
Mongolian Yurt in Stunning Highland

4. Mongolian Yurt in Stunning Highland

1 unit · Glamping · Lochearnhead, England
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.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£140
 / night
Garden Yurt in a hidden glen

5. Garden Yurt in a hidden glen

100%
(3)
1 unit · Glamping · England
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
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£100
 / night
Dod Mill Fishing Hut

6. Dod Mill Fishing Hut

1 unit · Glamping · Lauder, Scotland
Artistic riverside cabins in the grounds of a 17th-century watermill
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£150
 / night

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.

86% (75) 86 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Blawhorn Moss National Nature Reserve

Loch Katrine Eco Camping

1. Loch Katrine Eco Camping

95%
(113)
22 units · Motorhomes, Glamping · Stirling and Falkirk, Central Scotland
Loch-side sleeping and exploring in one of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park's most historic locations
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
Culdees Castle Estate Glamping

2. Culdees Castle Estate Glamping

88%
(25)
5 units · Glamping · Perthshire , Scotland
Luxury woodland cabins, each with a private hot tub, in the grounds of a Scottish castle
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£140
 / night
West Highland Way Hotel & Campsite

3. West Highland Way Hotel & Campsite

82%
(36)
46 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Glasgow, Lanarkshire, South Scotland
A welcoming campsite on the West Highland Way
Pets
Campfires
Full hookups
from 
£30
 / night
Mongolian Yurt in Stunning Highland

4. Mongolian Yurt in Stunning Highland

1 unit · Glamping · Lochearnhead, England
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.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£140
 / night
Garden Yurt in a hidden glen

5. Garden Yurt in a hidden glen

100%
(3)
1 unit · Glamping · England
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
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£100
 / night
Dod Mill Fishing Hut

6. Dod Mill Fishing Hut

1 unit · Glamping · Lauder, Scotland
Artistic riverside cabins in the grounds of a 17th-century watermill
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£150
 / night

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Mountain campsites in Blawhorn Moss National Nature Reserve 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.

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