Dog-friendly camping near Leadhills, Lanarkshire

Set in a high valley in the Lowther Hills, the Lanarkshire village of Leadhills has the distinction of being Scotland’s second-highest village. Leadhills is best-known for its strong mining history, but also has plenty to appeal to outdoor adventurers. You can hike and climb in the Lowther Hills, explore the Clyde Valley and play a round at Scotland’s highest golf course. Leadhills also attracts a steady stream of walkers following the Southern Upland Way long distance footpath, which passes through nearby Wanlockhead (which has the title of Scotland’s highest village).

88% (100) • 244 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Leadhills

Broom Fisheries Campsite

1. Broom Fisheries Campsite

57km from Leadhills · 4 units

Luxury caravans ideally situated next to picturesque Scottish fishing lakes

Showers

Hot Tub

Potable water

from

£167

/ night

Red Deer Village Holiday Park

2. Red Deer Village Holiday Park

57km from Leadhills · 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.

Electrical hookup

from

£55

/ night

Pirnie Lodge Farm

3. Pirnie Lodge Farm

100%

(2)

58km from Leadhills · 3 units

Lodges with hot tubs in peaceful countryside near Falkirk

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£152

/ night

Garrison Shepherd's Huts

4. Garrison Shepherd's Huts

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(2)

62km from Leadhills · 4 units

Shepherd’s hut glamping near Hadrian’s Wall and the Solway Firth.

Showers

Hot Tub

Wifi

from

£100

/ night

Craigmarloch Lodge

5. Craigmarloch Lodge

100%

(2)

72km from Leadhills · 1 unit

A high-end glamping cabin with a hot tub on the edge of the Highlands

Showers

Hot Tub

Wifi

from

£150

/ night

Set in a high valley in the Lowther Hills, the Lanarkshire village of Leadhills has the distinction of being Scotland’s second-highest village. Leadhills is best-known for its strong mining history, but also has plenty to appeal to outdoor adventurers. You can hike and climb in the Lowther Hills, explore the Clyde Valley and play a round at Scotland’s highest golf course. Leadhills also attracts a steady stream of walkers following the Southern Upland Way long distance footpath, which passes through nearby Wanlockhead (which has the title of Scotland’s highest village).

88% (100) • 244 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Leadhills

Broom Fisheries Campsite

1. Broom Fisheries Campsite

57km from Leadhills · 4 units

Luxury caravans ideally situated next to picturesque Scottish fishing lakes

Showers

Hot Tub

Potable water

from

£167

/ night

Red Deer Village Holiday Park

2. Red Deer Village Holiday Park

57km from Leadhills · 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.

Electrical hookup

from

£55

/ night

Pirnie Lodge Farm

3. Pirnie Lodge Farm

100%

(2)

58km from Leadhills · 3 units

Lodges with hot tubs in peaceful countryside near Falkirk

Showers

Hot Tub

Wifi

from

£152

/ night

Garrison Shepherd's Huts

4. Garrison Shepherd's Huts

100%

(2)

62km from Leadhills · 4 units

Shepherd’s hut glamping near Hadrian’s Wall and the Solway Firth.

Showers

Hot Tub

Wifi

from

£100

/ night

Craigmarloch Lodge

5. Craigmarloch Lodge

100%

(2)

72km from Leadhills · 1 unit

A high-end glamping cabin with a hot tub on the edge of the Highlands

Showers

Hot Tub

Wifi

from

£150

/ night

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Dan

January 2025

2 nights at Pirnie Lodge Farm

From the minute we arrived Anne was welcoming and gave us all the information to do with the lodge, the lodge itself was spotless and felt homely from the minute we walked in. Anne also left a welcome pack which was an added bonus, the hot tub was ready on arrival and Anne also shown us how to use this before leaving Anne gave us recommendations on places to visit and where we could go for days out, we were recommended the milk barn which was delicious, the ice cream and milkshakes were perfect! We would also recommend going there! Thank you Anne, we love our stays

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

Dog-friendly camping near Leadhills guide

Where to go

Around Leadhills

Staying close to Leadhills puts you within easy reach of Lanarkshire’s attractions, such as the UNESCO World Heritage Site at New Lanark, as well as Glasgow and Loch Lomond and the coast. A five-minute drive north of Leadhills, the small campsite at Lettershaws Farm welcomes Camping and Caravanning Club members.

Douglas

A 20-minute drive north of Leadhills takes you to another Lanarkshire village of historical significance: Douglas, former seat of the Lords of Douglas. The 3.5-mile (5.6-kilometer) Douglas Historic Walking Route takes you along streets filled with history and through rural landscapes. Four miles (6.4 kilometers) northeast of Douglas, the tranquil campsite at Collierhall Farm is situated on a small working farm.

Grey Mare’s Tail Nature Reserve

A 45-minute drive east, Grey Mare’s Tail Nature Reserve is a highlight of the Southern Uplands, home to one of Britain’s highest waterfalls. Active visitors can summit the peaks of Lochcraig Head and White Coomb for views extending as far as the Lake District. A 30-minute drive from Leadhills, staying at the Moffat Camping and Caravanning Site puts you within easy reach of the reserve.

When to go

The summer months are the best time to visit Lanarkshire and the surrounding regions. While sunny days can’t be guaranteed, the long daylight hours mean you can pack multiple activities into each day. If you are planning to hike the Southern Upland Way or the West Highland Way, both of which begin nearby, spring or autumn is best for avoiding the biggest crowds.

Know before you go

Wild camping is allowed throughout Scotland, as long as you adhere to the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.
The weather in Scotland is always changeable, even in summer. Come prepared with warm, waterproof clothing.
While you can get around using local buses, services around Leadhills are not comprehensive so you’d be better off with your own transport.