- Glamping with pets allowed
Dog-friendly glamping near Dunure
Top-rated campgrounds near Dunure
1. Broom Fisheries Campsite
2. Mongolian Yurt in Stunning Highland
3. Bachilton Farm Holidays
4. Dod Mill Fishing Hut
5. Stone Raise Bells
Top-rated campgrounds near Dunure
1. Broom Fisheries Campsite
2. Mongolian Yurt in Stunning Highland
3. Bachilton Farm Holidays
4. Dod Mill Fishing Hut
5. Stone Raise Bells
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Dog-friendly glamping near Dunure guide
Where to go
Culzean Castle
If castle bagging appeals, you can head 10 minutes south to Culzean Castle, which is dramatically perched atop a cliff overlooking the Firth of Clyde. You can explore the castle’s interiors and its sprawling grounds, which feature woods, beaches, a deer park and children’s play areas. Within the grounds, Culzean Castle Camping and Caravanning Club Site has grass and hardstanding pitches for campers, as well as glamping-style safari tents.
Ayr
Twenty minutes north of Dunure, Ayr is known for its long sandy beach and associations with Robert Burns who was born in the suburb of Alloway. Campers can park or pitch a tent on the grounds of the Craigie Estate, which offers woodland walks and birdwatching within walking distance of the town centre.
Maybole
Yet another castle, the 16th-century Maybole Castle, is the main draw of Maybole, 15 minutes inland from Dunure. South of the town, The Walled Garden is set within woodland and has pitches for tents and tourers and especially appeals to families with its children’s play area and small putting green.
When to go
The summer months make the best conditions for visiting Ayrshire. Summer temperatures are typically warm, with the chance of a few hot days, and daylight hours are long. This is peak season, however, and its accessibility from Glasgow brings lots of holiday makers during the summer school holidays in July and August. You can avoid crowds and still enjoy mild temperatures by visiting in April/May or September.
Know before you go
- Wild camping is possible throughout Scotland but campers are required to adhere closely to the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.
- Some campsites in the area are open seasonally. Check before travelling.
- Dunure is a 20-minute bus journey from Ayr, where the railway station has regular connections to Glasgow.
- There are limited options for shopping in Dunure but you’ll find plenty of supermarkets in Ayr, as well as a handful of outdoor and camping shops.