Campsites with wheelchair access in Cairnsmore of Fleet National Nature Reserve

The imposing granite hill of Cairnsmore of Fleet is the perfect setting for hillwalkers. Several trails cross the National Nature Reserve and over the Fleet Valley. The most accessible is the low-level In-bye trail, which departs from the Visitor Centre and takes you through the bleakly beautiful landscape. Longer, more strenuous, trails lead up to the escarpment and the Clints of Dromore, where the rough ground is only suitable for experienced and well-equipped walkers. While walking, look out for grouse and raptors, as well as red and roe deer roaming the moorland. On clear days you can see toward the Lake District, across to Ireland and north to Ayrshire. While there are no campsites within the nature reserve, the Glentrool and Balloch O’ Dee campsites are both within a 35-minute drive.

88% (21) • 68 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Cairnsmore of Fleet National Nature Reserve

Troquhain Woods

1. Troquhain Woods

92%

(33)

6 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Castle Douglas, Dumfries, South Scotland

Nearly wild camping for tents and campervans in a Scottish woodland

Pets

Campfires

Picnic table

from

£25

/ night

The imposing granite hill of Cairnsmore of Fleet is the perfect setting for hillwalkers. Several trails cross the National Nature Reserve and over the Fleet Valley. The most accessible is the low-level In-bye trail, which departs from the Visitor Centre and takes you through the bleakly beautiful landscape. Longer, more strenuous, trails lead up to the escarpment and the Clints of Dromore, where the rough ground is only suitable for experienced and well-equipped walkers. While walking, look out for grouse and raptors, as well as red and roe deer roaming the moorland. On clear days you can see toward the Lake District, across to Ireland and north to Ayrshire. While there are no campsites within the nature reserve, the Glentrool and Balloch O’ Dee campsites are both within a 35-minute drive.

88% (21) • 68 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Cairnsmore of Fleet National Nature Reserve

Troquhain Woods

1. Troquhain Woods

92%

(33)

6 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Castle Douglas, Dumfries, South Scotland

Nearly wild camping for tents and campervans in a Scottish woodland

Pets

Campfires

Picnic table

from

£25

/ night

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

K

Kyle

November 2024

5 m Class B

Group trip

3 nights at Troquhain Woods

The pitch is pretty much perfect if you want a basic camp. 4 of us with a camper had a great time from start to finish. Malcolm is very attentive as a host and kept us stocked with firewood and came to make sure we didn’t want for anything. Loch Ken is not too far away and has a good water sports centre with decent boat hire for fishing.

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

Campsites with wheelchair access in Cairnsmore of Fleet National Nature Reserve guide

When to go

While the nature reserve is a pleasure to visit all year-round, June to September are the best months for seeing wildlife. Spring visitors can enjoy the colorful wildflowers and spot wild kid goats. Summer is filled with the cries of young peregrine falcons and ravens. In fall, the golden brown colors of the bracken and the blooming purple heather provide a beautiful backdrop to the sight of red deer stags roaming around. Hen harriers may be spotted in winter, as well as frogs, toads and newts in ditches and ponds.

Know before you go

The nature reserve may seem remote, but it’s surprisingly accessible. The closest bus stop is under a mile (1.5 kilometres) away at Palnure.
There is a visitor center with information about the reserve and its history. It is open 24 hours, year-round and also has wheelchair accessible restrooms.
Visitors should familiarize themselves with, and take care to follow, the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.