Pentland Hills. Excludes Gift Memberships, Discount applies to first year. thanks guys. Motorhomes and campervans have become very popular in recent years. Guaranteed to have it to yourself too, once the tide comes in . Cook your meals outdoors on a campfire if permitted and safe. This is quite an interesting area as it's full of different species of trees. Before I went into marketing and content creation, I worked for a dealer appraising motorhomes they were looking to purchase. The only developed portion of the park is Canyon R.V. Slight down falls - people were always walking behind site to fish or bird watch, laundry facility is down - has been down for quite some time and it is RIGHT next to a small airport - many flights (small plane and helicopter) throughout the day - more so on the weekend. RiverBeds, Luxury Wee Lodges with Hot Tubs. The topic kid friendly and accessible 'wild' camping near Edinburgh is closed to new replies. It truly was a beautiful location. Moderate 4.7 (26) Pentland Hills Regional Park. Here are the links to some of the most popular UK forums: As well as apps and forums, there are various website-based alternative UK campsite finders, for example: Check this source for more overall information on wild camping in the UK. Discover this 3.5-mile loop trail near Edinburgh, Edinburgh. Love the vibes., We spent a week here at Bonelli Bluffs RV Resort and absolutely loved it, we have a Wonder Dog who really appreciated all the beautiful grass and lovely Trees to walk around and just stand under feeling the breeze and watching the day go by! Cramond Island? Below its surface is the ruin of St Catherine's Chapel. Located between Inverness and Aberdeen, this is proper hill walking territory and the Cairngorms is known for its high mountains and beautiful passes. The main camping field is the central field. The most popular camping spot seems to be beside Bonaly Reservoir but I've also seen people camped beside Thriepmuir near the track to Black Springs. If you can, bring a portable stove to cook your dinner. For a warm and lightweight sleeping bag with a good value for money. The cookie is used to calculate visitor, session, campaign data and keep track of site usage for the site's analytics report. Wear layers of clothing so you can turn the heating down. There is a wee quarry on the right of the path. The purpose of the cookie is to determine if the user's browser supports cookies. i've not done this kind of camping before so all help will be gratefully received! Flotterstone to Balerno is also a nice 11km and entering via Hillend (get the number 4 bus to the final stop), going up Allermuir Hill and making your way over to Bonaly can also be a good option but be cautious that the army may be out their training! Love the grounds. Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park 120 East Via Verde Dr. San Dimas, CA 91773 Phone: 909-599-8411 The valley where the infamous MacDonalds Clan hid their cattle from neighbors, and once you see it youll understand why! Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 9 h 21 min to complete. Ive done a fair share of wild camping all around Scotland, including on the Isle of Skye. There is also a decent sided clump of trees near the track between Hare Hill and West Kip just west of the lowest point. I stayed up late just enjoying the reflection of the moon on the water and watching the swans swim about. The topic wild camping in the pentlands? is closed to new replies. Much like Bonaly reservoir, Glencorse Reservoir (shown as Glencross on older maps) was built in the 19 th Century to provide drinking water for Edinburgh and a power supply for nearby mills. Drive through LA to hit the Pacific Ocean, where famous beaches and seaside towns like Santa Monica, Malibu, and Marina Del Ray are located. Cairngorms National Park : The Cairngorms National Park is the UK's biggest national park and is full of beautiful hideaways and free wild camping spots. Used to track the information of the embedded YouTube videos on a website. The Most Beautiful Lake District Villages You Need to Visit, Wild Camping near Edinburgh: Bonaly Reservoir, The Best Time of Year to Wild Camp in Scotland, the Best Wild Camping Spots in the Lake District, campsites, glamping and lodges in Bonaly Reservoir, best camping pods, treehouses, and lodges in the National Park, campsites, lodges, and luxury tents on the Isle of Skye, all options for lodges and chalets in Orkney. This cookie is installed by Google Analytics. If so, I saw a nice spot just outside St Boswells today. A tiered seating arena and stage for 150 people newly rebuilt, A shelter with a metal framed stand with grilles for your own charcoal, Ideal base for getting back to basics: shelter-building, fire-lighting and backwoods cooking, South East Scotland Scouts71 Bonaly RoadEdinburghEH13 0PB, SES Scouts 2022 | Scottish Charity SC010563. The shop sells sweets, juice and souvenirs. google_ad_slot = "1111519941"; Dont cut branches from living trees it damages the trees and the branches will be too wet to burn. Camp stove: for cooking up some delectable wild camping cuisine. This cookie is installed by Google Analytics. Use all available resources such as apps and websites to find a wild spot that allows overnight parking. Instead, youre literally camping out in the wild. It is well maintained and can accommodate up to two hundred campers at any one time and is suitable for groups of any size from individuals to small groups and larger camps. People use a lot of different names for this kind of activity, such as motorhome wild-camping, motorhome free camping, or campervan off-grid parking. Looking for other activities in Edinburgh that arent necessarily weather-dependent? Free 2 hours. It offers RV sites with full hook-ups, small cabins, youth group camping and areas for group events. I want to wild camp.,,. It has a great view over the city in the evening but there is no running water nearby. Be respectful, apologise and ask the person to recommend somewhere else to stay. Invest in a water filter to use the water from rivers and lakes. You have no right to access land, overnight stops, or wild camping unless that landowner has authorised it. Loads of spots closer, obviously, but if you fancied a wee drive. Book a tee time at Mountain Meadows Golf Course, an 18-hole immaculately maintained champion course, located less than a mile away from our resort. Learn how your comment data is processed. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas. Take advantage of the wild camping options and head away from the tourist trail. There are plenty of online resources for this if you want to stay somewhere for two or three nights. This type of camping is lightweight, done by small groups of people,and only for 2 or 3 nights in any one place. Other wild campers think of it as sleeping in a motorhome, RV, or campervan with all the mod cons. They are at a decent incline, but not particularly steep. don't think i've ridden that part of the hills, though was hoping for something a bit further out! This cookie is set by Youtube. Here are some of the best currently available: Mobile apps make things so much easier. This is the most popular way to get to the Pentlands, as the trails start just beyond the bus stop and lead to some of the most prominent hills in the Pentlands with the best views of Edinburgh. Leaving from the New Town, the 44 bus will take you to the western side of the park, and you can hike in from several points in the towns of Juniper Green, Currie and Balerno. We made a small fire in the pit clearly used several times before us. Use a trigger-style shower head as this will reduce the amount of water needed for a shower quite a bit. It is well maintained and can accommodate up to two hundred campers at any one time and is suitable for groups of any size - from individuals to small groups and larger camps . Failing that, there are plenty of spots in the Pentlands that would be perfect. How do I find them in the wild ? Unfortunately, you dont have the same access rights as a camper who is on foot or using a bicycle which means you cant just park anywhere you like. Bonaly & Torduff Reservoirs, just outside Edinburgh Just a short journey from Edinburgh, it's no surprise that Bonaly Reservoir and Torduff Reservoir are two popular wild-camping destinations. It does not store any personal data. Semi-oval in plan with the dam at the NE end of the water. Park at the ski slope car park, then take the path which climbs slightly and then traverses the hillside to Boghall. Its rugged, prone to bad weather and, at times, remote and isolated, but few other places can match Scotland for its scenery. Find a remote campsite but let someone know where you are. You can camp in this way wherever access rights apply but help to avoid problems for land managers and local people by: Take extra care to avoid disturbing farming activities, game shooting or other land management operations. Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. Cannot be used in conjunction with other offers, or when switching memberships), Contact UsPrivacyForum RulesClassifieds RulesLink RemovalNewsletter SettingsAdvertising, Viewing 14 posts - 1 through 14 (of 14 total), kid friendly and accessible 'wild' camping near Edinburgh. But aside from this youll be on your own. I carefully surrounded it with several big stones to ensure there would be no fire spread, and the ground was sold dirt (which isnt always easy to find in Scotland much of the country is covered in loam or peat, which is decayed vegetation and flammable). YouTube sets this cookie to store the video preferences of the user using embedded YouTube video. Thanks to the Land Reform Act, it is the only country in the UK that allows wild camping legally! A few Scots have told us recently that its illegal because people will think we are gypsies. Wireless security camera: You might find this a worthwhile investment because it will give you great peace of mind knowing your motorhome is safe when exploring or going for a walk. Ive been told some of the best camping spots are in the southern half of the park, but Ill have to get there another day and update this post when I do. Scotland is one of the few countries in Europe (along with the Nordic countries, Estonia, France, Spain and Poland) where wild camping is legal and often encouragedat least by fellow travelers. We use cookies on our website, continuing to use the site automatically accepts the placement of cookies on your device. The remains of an earlier earthwork dam are located to the north of the current dam. FTM. During the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August, youll also find camping in the fairgrounds beside the Edinburgh Airport. Wild camping Edinburgh's Parks and Greenspace Management Rules prohibit camping and the lighting of fires within one mile of a public road. The cookie is used to store information of how visitors use a website and helps in creating an analytics report of how the website is doing. Click on the Bus route to see step by step directions with maps, line arrival times and updated time schedules. Respect signs! Might be a bit cheeky but woodland to the East of the road at Carlops is a good bet. Avoid unpacking too much of your stuff when you park for the night, just in case you have to move. Park, a privately-operated facility. What is the consensus on camping on the uncut edge of a field that already has bushes and trees on it? Finally, ensure you dont choose a spot near buildings, private roads, or historic landmarks. The motto in Scotland is leave no trace. Dont leave any trash, bury your ashes, dont damage the flora (plants and trees), etc. Map and compass: to stop you from getting lost. How can they find me in the wild !! Located deep in the Highlands of Scotland, Glencoe is a place thats steeped in legend and history. The cookie is set by Facebook to show relevant advertisments to the users and measure and improve the advertisements. Importantly, the land where you pitch your tent has to be unenclosed for you to camp there. Moreover, we offer hundreds of sites on our 2,000 acres of meticulously preserved campgrounds for RVs and tents. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. The best times to visit this trail are April through October. This is because, generally speaking, most wild campers will be walking or hiking to their camping spots. The landscape is feral and free with birds and animals being the only inhabitants. Barbette Quent Dillon, Your email address will not be published. A post shared by l l i e (@metrophotododo) on Oct 14, 2018 at 11:08am PDT. Bonaly Scout Camp and Silverburn Circular. Excellent guide, one I was looking for as a newbie to campervans, camping and Scotland! A post shared by Chris (@travel_fitness_food_man) on Jun 15, 2019 at 9:35am PDT. The location might be a field, on the beach, in the woods or on private property. Located in the heart of San Dimas with over 350 days of sunshine, Bonelli Bluffs offers the finest in resort amenities, including two swimming pools, a beach-front park, rental fishing equipment, and fire-pits to stay warm while you watch the stars. It had been raining for several weeks before we went camping, but the night we chose was wonderfully clear and the stars were bright. Turn immediately left (the bottom of the track known as One Tree Hill. EH13 0PB. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. We had what was described as the best site in the RV park. In this post, we introduce you to campervan wild camping, where you can stay, how to prepare for your first trip and things you need to be aware of such as the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. Writer, photographer, adventurer, foodie, teacher, masseur, friend, dreamer, etc. Plenty of space (#156) long level full hook up. so i was thinking of taking a ride out into the pentlands tomorrow afternoon and pitching up tent, then riding back thursday. Set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin, this cookie is used to record the user consent for the cookies in the "Necessary" category . There's a wood, with a pleasant stream running through it, on the left hand side as you take a right up a steep hill to the penultimate house on the way to the reservoir. Click on the star by the title to open and save in your Google Maps. Centrally located close to so many things, a fantastic Costco just a few minutes away and OMG what a view!! In these national parks and unenclosed lands, you can park and enjoy the peace, spectacular views and be at one with nature to the max. However, these rights do not apply to vehicular access, and many non-tarmacked roads, unfenced areas of land, and beaches in Scotland are private property. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Thanks, If you are parking on or next to a public road you just need to follow the highways act which allows you to stop overnight where there are no parking restrictions. From Edinburgh College - Granton Campus, Edinburgh 86 min From Marks & Spencer, Edinburgh 63 min From Portobello, Edinburgh 96 min From The Shore, Edinburgh 86 min The landscape was formed from an ice cap that couldnt escape the Scottish mountains. Design: HTML5 UP. Wild camping in Scotland comes under specific Scottish law, and we examine that further down the page. Oaktree Motorhomes (FCA registration number 679465) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. i'm looking at the map and really can't envisage a nice, secluded woods can anyone make a suggestion? Right on the water front of the lagoon. Use a heavy-duty plastic bag to remove and seal any products you use. I'll be testing my backpacking setup there later in the summer. Clubbiedean would be a good option, but I have occasionally seen other people camped there. Camping in the Pentlands is certainly the closest option near Edinburgh. In the summer, its around 11 p.m. Its always a good idea to get to your camping spot before sunset, so you have some light for pitching the tent and cooking dinner. Cameron especially. But with a few miles under your belt and a little bit of campervanning experience, you might be tempted to try wild camping. By the time we were done with dinner, it was dark. Few other locations in the United Kingdom can match the Isle of Skye for beauty, but in summer it can be crowded. I would not want to camp anywhere without permission and would rather ask first but thats easier said than done. Can You go Wild Camping With Your Motorhome or Campervan? You also cant camp in enclosed farmland (these are often clearly marked with signs). You feel the remoteness of the wild countryside but youre not far from the city. In the Pentland Hills, the main restriction to camping is that you must pitch your tent at least a mile away from a public road. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. All rights reserved. There are many health benefits such as the fresh air and plenty of vitamin D. You are more active, burn more calories and reduce your stress levels. Here is a list of the top considerations: While there are many motorhomes you can buy privately, you should buy from a trusted, reliable, and respected motorhome dealer such as Oaktree motorhomes. In practice there has been a long tradition of allowing camping at these sites, however this comes with the condition that campsites are left tidy and there is no disturbance to other users. Here are some top tips to bear in mind before you park for the night during your road trip: In most European countries, sleeping in a public place in a motorhome is not against the law. Or in a similar direction, head out towards the Borestane and east/west cairn hill, I'm sure there's a wee bit of scots pine forest out there and a wall to shelter behind if needs be! Theres a pitch on Harlaw reservoir, tale a left at the visitors centre and follow the shoreline, AlasdairMc thanks for the Harlaw tip, that might be the one. This coversany land owned by, or stewarded by, City of Edinburgh Council, and includes Harlaw Reservoir and most of Bonaly Country Park. The important rule to remember is to double check before you begin your trip, if the area you want to camp is public land. Quite a walk as well. The cookie also tracks the behavior of the user across the web on sites that have Facebook pixel or Facebook social plugin. Be careful if you camp on the shoreline because tides can change quickly. Please do say hello if you bump into any of them. Here are some of the things to think about: Find the answers and much more in this guide to wild camping in Scotland in your motorhome. These are cheap to get on Amazon. 1.Harlaw car park and visitors centre (near Balerno) 2.Threipmuir car park (near Balerno) 3.The Flotterstone car park (near Penicuik) 4.Bonaly (Edinburgh) 5.Hillend (Edinburgh) 6.Nine Mile Burn (near Carlops) 7.Other starting points 1. Your email address will not be published. If you want to avoid official campsites and prefer to experience wild camping in all its glory, there are some essential things to know. If you want to camp somewhere you will want to ask the land owners permission but exactly how do you do that? Scotland / Scotland / Bonaly Reservoir, City of Edinburgh. There are a couple spots around the reservoir that have been clearly used for camping on many occasions, with well-established fire pits. The grounds were clean and the bathrooms were serviced regularly., This is the best RV park in all of a SoCal. Lammermuirs? Do you plan to buy a motorhome or campervan? We have had a whole new cohort of Rangers in the Regional Park! A lot of the ground in the forested areas surrounding the reservoir is wavy and not flat for sleeping, but just out of the trees are several flat grassy patches. google_ad_client = "ca-pub-5473330271888877"; These folk deserve a raise! We will definitely be back., We just hosted 165 vintage trailers at the Trailerfest Vintage Trailer Rally at the park. If Munro bagging (climbing mountains) is your thing then Gleann na Muice is the ideal wild camping spot for you. People camp up there all the time. Although the initial response was positive from Parliament, the idea has since received backlash. Then about 1 mile dead flat walk to Hound Point where there are lots of good places in the sand dunes to pitch. Bonaly Country Park. It has a capacity of 218 million litres and is 7.5m deep when full. The hills are so extensive, it takes a good day or more to hike from the northern to southern ends. After a bit of moor bashing, there's an older shelter belt with a small stream running through it and a drystane dyke. The Pentland Hills Regional Park is located 7 miles south of Edinburgh and covers 35 square miles. For some wild campers, it means trekking off the beaten track with a backpack and minimal supplies, sleeping in a small tent or under a shelter you made yourself. I hope it ends better than my last Pentlands camp. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. 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