Campsites with swimming in Grey Mare's Tail Nature Reserve

For swimmers and wild campers eyeing the hills and waterfalls of Grey Mare's Tail Nature Reserve, you’ll find over 30 spots that let you dive straight into the water. The swimming holes here don’t disappoint—expect crisp, clear pools and dramatic waterfalls set in a steep glen. Most sites sit near trails where you can spot wild goats or catch climbers scaling the crags. Campers rave about Howbeck Lodge (11 reviews) for its easy river access, or prefer the wild feel of Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts (9 reviews) and Hadrian’s Wall Campsite (9 reviews). Facilities like showers and toilets come standard, and you can bring your dog. Prices average £35 a night, with some options as low as £30. Pack for wet weather, keep an eye on your rubbish, and don’t forget your swimsuit.

99% (35) • 50 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds in Grey Mare's Tail Nature Reserve

Howbeck Lodge

1. Howbeck Lodge

94%

(27)

Hesket Newmarket, England · 29 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A dog-friendly farm campsite on the northern edge of the Lake District

Pets

Showers

Water hookup

from

£30

/ night

Cleghorn Farm

2. Cleghorn Farm

100%

(11)

Lanark, Scotland · 15 units · Tents, Glamping

*PLEASE NOTE THE CABIN IS AVAILABLE FOR MIDWEEK AND WEEKEND BOOKINGS. CAMPING WILL RETURN IN SPRING 2026.* 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.

Pets

Campfires

Potable water

from

£10

/ night

Ayrshire Airstream

3. Ayrshire Airstream

100%

(2)

Irvine, Scotland · 1 unit

A seriously comfortable 1978 Airstream, complete with a hot tub, fire pit and its own bar.

Showers

Campfires

Hot Tub

from

£187

/ night

Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts

4. Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts

100%

(13)

Brampton, England · 2 units

Two yurts with hot tubs in the Cumbrian countryside just a mile away from Hadrian’s Wall

Pets

Showers

Campfires

from

£210

/ night

For swimmers and wild campers eyeing the hills and waterfalls of Grey Mare's Tail Nature Reserve, you’ll find over 30 spots that let you dive straight into the water. The swimming holes here don’t disappoint—expect crisp, clear pools and dramatic waterfalls set in a steep glen. Most sites sit near trails where you can spot wild goats or catch climbers scaling the crags. Campers rave about Howbeck Lodge (11 reviews) for its easy river access, or prefer the wild feel of Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts (9 reviews) and Hadrian’s Wall Campsite (9 reviews). Facilities like showers and toilets come standard, and you can bring your dog. Prices average £35 a night, with some options as low as £30. Pack for wet weather, keep an eye on your rubbish, and don’t forget your swimsuit.

99% (35) • 50 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds in Grey Mare's Tail Nature Reserve

Howbeck Lodge

1. Howbeck Lodge

94%

(27)

Hesket Newmarket, England · 29 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A dog-friendly farm campsite on the northern edge of the Lake District

Pets

Showers

Water hookup

from

£30

/ night

Cleghorn Farm

2. Cleghorn Farm

100%

(11)

Lanark, Scotland · 15 units · Tents, Glamping

*PLEASE NOTE THE CABIN IS AVAILABLE FOR MIDWEEK AND WEEKEND BOOKINGS. CAMPING WILL RETURN IN SPRING 2026.* 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.

Pets

Campfires

Potable water

from

£10

/ night

Ayrshire Airstream

3. Ayrshire Airstream

100%

(2)

Irvine, Scotland · 1 unit

A seriously comfortable 1978 Airstream, complete with a hot tub, fire pit and its own bar.

Showers

Campfires

Hot Tub

from

£187

/ night

Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts

4. Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts

100%

(13)

Brampton, England · 2 units

Two yurts with hot tubs in the Cumbrian countryside just a mile away from Hadrian’s Wall

Pets

Showers

Campfires

from

£210

/ night

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Andrew

November 2025

2 nights at Cleghorn Farm

Friendly and welcoming environment! Nice place if you’re needing to get off the grid a bit.

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Paul

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Cleghorn Farm

The beautiful cabin is in a lovely quiet private space. There are nice views across to the hills particularly when sat by the firepit. Alex and Lauren made us feel very welcome.

S

Sarah

August 2025

5 m Class B

1 night at Howbeck Lodge

Good roomy level gravelled site especially suited to motorhomes but I was happy there in a camper. Facilities were clean with plenty of hot water. Christine v prompt in her comms.

L

Louise

August 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts

Absolutely everything about the site was immaculate and so carefully thought out. Beautiful yurts, beautiful surroundings and the most amazing glamping trip.

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Finlay

June 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Howbeck Lodge

Beautiful campsite on a working farm. Facilities are clean and effective. The animals that we ran into were friendly, especially a little black cat that was very eager to say hello. The location was great, site was peaceful and there was very little wind, even with the poor weather that we got on our trip.

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Jon

June 2025

Weekend Trip to Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts

Caroline was fantastic! She made the check-in and check out so easy and ensured our comfort throughout, and the yurt and its facilities were perfect! This place is a gem! External cooking facilities were great, as was the wood fired hot tub!....perfect for a just needed getaway! Would certainly stay here again and again!...the yurts décor and cleanliness was exceptional. Top tip...order the pizza oven...its really worth it. Thanks again Caroline....

Pitch and view of surrounding countryside

Lyle

May 2025

5 m Class B

2 nights at Howbeck Lodge

Lovely spot in the farmland, close to the lakes district. Good hot showers and clean toilets. Would recommend.

C

Claire

April 2025

1 m Class B

1 night at Howbeck Lodge

Fantastic rural location but only 15 mins for M6 set on a working farm in a valley. So quiet and scenic Walking distance to village with community pub!