Located alongside Ardoch House Hotel, the West Highland Way Campsite is good for walkers with breakfast included for all guests. Whether you're on the West Highland Way or the John Muir Way, the site can act as a base for exploring Glasgow or heading out to discover Stirling or Loch Lomond. Activities offered onsite include 4x4 tours, falconry and more.
Views of the West Highland and John Muir way from the site, good for walkers
Onsite activities include horse riding, fishing and golf
Breakfast is included with any booking for all guests with day time snacks available
About West Highland Way Campsite
The site acts as a base for keen hikers looking to spend their days walking through Scotland's countryside and provides an interesting array of activities.
There are wild camping pitches for tents only. There's also a mix of non electric and electric grass pitches for both campers and tourers alike, as well as electric hardstanding pitches for tourers only.
In addition to these, you'll also find 16 bell tents each sleeping up to three with either a double bed and a single bed or three singles, these beds will either be camp beds or air beds.
Or, there is one shepherd's hut sleeping up to two with a double bed, a TV and a wood burning stove for cosy evenings. There is also a sink and water tap. There are even rooms in a chalet and hotel rooms available!
Pets are welcome to join you.
West Highland Way Campsite is open all year round.
Facilities and amenities
Facilities include bathrooms, washing and drying machines, a TV room, WiFi and BBQ. A continetal breakfast is included in your stay and snacks and evening meals are available from the eatery.
Activities can be arranged from the site including 4x4 Highland tours (Land Rover Defender), falconry, fishing and yoga. The hotel golf course is also available to campers. A five minute drive will take you to Blanefield, with a Co-op and the Blane Valley Inn nearby.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
A note from the site themselves...
"The mountains are calling and I must go!" John Muir.
Welcome to the home and campsite of John Muir who walked from here aged 12 years old to California and founded all the National Parks of America.
Known as the Grandfather of the great outdoors, John Muir founded this Campsite in 1850.
Map and address
Park address
West Highland Way Campsite,
B821, Blanefield, Glasgow, Glasgow and the Clyde Valley, Scotland, G63 9AW
Wonderful relaxed friendly campsite, great location, outstanding views. Very close to West Highland Way. Excellent for dogs. Good food on site and great pitches. An unique campsite not to be missed
Lovely site but facilities could do with improving
Recommends site
Tasha B
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VW-Type Campervan - Electric Hardstanding PitchesMay 2024
We loved the location and views of the site, it was the first time taking our van instead of just a tent and couldn't have asked for a better pitch. The site was friendly, not too big and the included breakfast was a nice touch.
We felt the only downside was the facilities. Only 2 showers so I had to queue for some time in the rain as they are just single cubicles leading outside, rather than an actual shower block. One of the showers is a wet room style so the floor was filthy where shower water had mixed with dirt from the shoes of people using the toilet, there was nowhere to hang anything and getting dressed without soaking your clothes was very difficult. Water was not, but shower pressure was poor - there is no way I could've washed my hair in it.
For this reason, I'd probably only recommend to stay in a camper/caravan with your own facilities.
Mid-week break
Recommends site
Brian N
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Sprinter-Type Campervan - Electric Grass PitchesApr 2024
Glad I picked this campsite for my mid-week escape as, upon arrival, it gives a feeling of being in a woodland retreat with magnificent views across the countryside.
With no heavy traffic passing the campsite; it helps to keep the tranquillity of the site where you can enjoy the countryside at its best and helps promote a safe environment.
The Club House is steeped in history but offers all the modern facilities you would ever need from a campsite. I was really impressed at the food from the kitchen. I had the burger and chips and it didn't look like something you would get from any other fast food outlet. The burger was a 'proper' burger and stood tall and not dried out in the bun, with the freshly cooked chips and side salad. Plenty of tea and coffee is available (I think free of charge!)
There's plenty of space around the campsite and from what I saw, they offer numerous bell tents to rent, although with additional space for those with their own tents. I like the idea of having caravan/motorhome/campervan pitches that are slotted between the trees and having hard ground to stand on. There were additional pitches past the Club House which could take tents/caravans/motorhomes/campers.
I had filled up before arriving with fresh water in my underslung tanks, so didn't use their facilities, nor did I have waste water, but one would presume they're adequate to meet the needs of campers.
Staff were friendly, happy and assisted where ever they could.
The campsite location provides an excellent place to stay, whether you've set yourself a challenge to complete the West Highland Way and you're transmitting through or like me, a day walker seeking a good walk-out returning for food and rest.
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Does the site allow groups of unaccompanied under 18s?
Sensible groups of unaccompanied under 18s are welcome with parental consent.
What time is check-in/out at West Highland Way Campsite?
Check-in is available at any time, and you must check-out before 11am on day of departure.
Is West Highland Way Campsite dog friendly?
Dogs are welcome provided they are kept on a lead whilst onsite and are not a breed/crossbreed listed under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991.
What attractions are nearby West Highland Way Campsite?
The site is an ideal starting point for walks along the West Highland Way or John Muir Way, both offering spectacular Highlands scenery, or soak up the landscape in style with a 4x4 Highland tour directly from the site.
Fishing and yoga are in the surrounding area, and the hotel's own golf course is available to campers too. Join the city buzz at Glasgow (11.3 miles) and Stirling (26.9 miles) or sample a taste at the Glengoyne Distillery (3.1 miles).
Other attractions nearby include:
*Duntreath Castle (1.4 miles)
*Campsie Fells (2.6 miles)
*Mugdock Country Park (3.5 miles)
Does West Highland Way Campsite allow awnings, gazebos and pup tents?
Yes! You may bring one of each with you for your stay.
Things to do on site and in the Glasgow area
Guests are welcome to sit and enjoy a picnic in the garden and can play croquet on the lawn. Other activities on offer also include walking the famous West Highland Way and John Muir Way routes. The area is also popular for horse riding and fishing. Why not have a game on the golf course too?
From site many activities can be booked including 4x4 Highland tours for those who want to see the countryside in style, relaxing yoga and even falconry. A classic whisky tour of Glengoyne Distillery can also be arranged and a wander around Duntreath Castle.
You're close to the many shops on offer in Glasgow's city centre as well as its pretty botanic gardens. For a culture fix, take a drive to Edinburgh and stroll along the castle or, for a shorter drive, head to Stirling and soak up the history at its titular castle.
Other great things to see and do in the vicinity include:
Glengoyne Distillery
Mugdock Country Park
The Campsie Fells
Mugdock Castle
Loch Lomond
The listing for West Highland Way Campsite was last updated on April 19th, 2024 at 2:37 PM