Glenesk Caravan Park
Glenesk Caravan Park
4.6 /5
Glenesk Caravan Park is a wildlife haven and woodland park with a fishing loch onsite, 20 minutes from the Cairngorms National Park. Grass and gravel pitches welcome tents and tourers alike, with simple camping pods for those looking to travel light. Guests can enjoy a tasty bite to eat at the onsite cafe, with free fishing and a play park too. The site is both family and dog friendly, with the coast 25 minutes away for days out!
Woodland and waterside camping and glamping, great for wildlife spotting
Family and dog friendly with free onsite fishing, a play park and café with an outdoor deck area
Just 20 minutes from the Cairngorms National Park, 25 minutes to the coast and Montrose Beach
About Glenesk Caravan Park
Angling for some Angus fishing? Pitch up and cast off at its loch in the middle, home to tench and roach, then pack your rod for salmon and trout fishing on the nearby River North Esk. You can also enjoy wildlife spotting from the loch shore, wander around the unspoilt woodland or tackle the many excellent hill hikes within walking distance. There are a total of 80 pitches onsite, including 5m x 9m grass pitches for tents, and 5m x 10m hardstanding pitches for tourers. Each allows up to six guests, and tourers can also choose to opt for electric with a 16 amp hook up. Camping pods come in two sizes and can accommodate four or five people. These are wooden structure pods which are fully insulated and come with beds and mattresses, but please supply your own bedding. The pods also come with a little fridge, electricity and heating inside to keep you nice and toasty. When it's sunny, the well-equipped park playground should keep the kids occupied while you get on with the serious business of fishing/lying by the loch spotting red squirrels. The cafe is also open five days and is ideal for enjoying a tasty breakfast or lunch, or simply getting a coffee to enjoy on the outdoor deck. Evenings can also be spent cooking up a delicious BBQ, just please ensure to keep it raised from the ground. Ground campfires are prohibited. Four-legged friends are welcome to join you for your stay too, with up to two permitted per pitch or pod. The site is also home to a range of seasonal pitches and static caravans.
Glenesk Caravan Park is open from 29/03 to 27/10.
Park amenities include two basic toilet blocks, free hot showers and a covered dishwashing area. These are older and will be undergoing refurbishments. Firepits are allowed, but please bring your own wood and kindling. Free WiFi can be accessed in reception, with payable WiFi across the site.
A cafe is onsite, open Wednesday till Sunday 10am - 4pm. Fishing in the onsite pond is free of charge, and there is also a kid's playpark.
Just a five minute drive from the site you will also find a Spar, The Wee Market Shop, a butcher and The Panmure Arms Hotel with food available.
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
There are 88 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
20 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Max 6 people
Grass pitches, without electric for tents and trailer tents only. Pitch size 5m x 9m.
20 x Non Electric Gravel Touring Pitches
Max 6 people
Gravel, hardstanding pitches for campervans, caravans or motorhomes. Pitch size 5m x 10m. Without electric.
40 x Electric Gravel Touring Pitches
Max 6 people
Gravel pitches with 10 amp electric, suitable for campervans, caravans and motorhomes. Pitches are 5m x 10m.
Other accommodation
Static Caravans
Range of new and pre loved static caravans. Privately owned.
Seasonal Pitches
Pitches available for seasonal hire. Includes electric.
4.6 /5
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Recommend
A great rural stay
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Katy A
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I stayed here with my two dogs on the way up to Aberdeen. The pod was spacious and very functional. Facilities were clean and the waking in the area was great for the dogs. I would definitely stay here again.
Site's response
Thankyou for your kinds word, it was lovely to have you here as our guests and look forward to welcoming you back again! Paul. It sure is a lovely place to bring the dogs!
Easter break
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MaryAnn P
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Great time had by all. My grandsons and nieces loved it, playing in the stream and running around. Safe and enclosed for children. Dog loved it, so many walks. Staff very friendly and nothing too much trouble. Site is very clean and lovely and quiet. Will definitely be back.
Site's response
Hi, it was lovely that you spent time here with the family and they enjoyed exploring! It is a lovely place for kids and adult alike. We look forward to welcoming you back again.
Recent stay
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Graeme A
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Lovely setting and location. Staff were friendly and helpful. The new crew is great. Shower block was dated but adequate and very clean. Would visit again.
Site's response
Hi Graeme, was lovely to welcome you to Glenesk and thankyou for your kind words see you again soon!
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Things to do on site and in the Brechin area
The park is located at the gateway to the Glens and there's no end to the adventure and exploring you can embark upon! Take on the famous Blue Door Walk which winds along the River Esk as you cross the Shakin Brig and head on up to the iconic Rocks of Solitude.
For a more challenging hike, you can make your way up to the Munroes and Glens including Cairn Mount, Glen Esk, Doll and Clova to name just a few, all within an hour's drive. The area is robust with nature and walking routes just waiting to be explored, whichever direction you head in, prepare to take in the breathtaking scenery and remember your camera!
Head on over to the Edzell Castle and Gardens (5 minutes) where you can amble around the walled gardens - unique and beautiful (best seen in July during bloom). Seek out the Royal Summer House and take a peek inside the Tower House for a fine example of 16th century nobleman's residency.
A trip up to the Glenesk Folk Museum (15 minutes) comes highly recommended as well, with an eclectic look at Glen life both past and present. You can see farming equipment, Victorian textiles, recreations of family life and much more.
Keen Golfer? Hone your skills on the Edzell Golf Course (5 minutes), which dates back to 1895 at its original state and is set over some 128 acres with 27 holes across two courses! Brechin Golf Course is also just ten minutes from the park and offers another challenge across 18 holes on their course.
A short 40 minute drive south and you will find yourself in the City of Discovery - Dundee - home of the Victoria and Albert museum, The RSS Discovery docked next to banks of the River Tay, The Verdant Works and The Overgate Shopping Centre.
Head 40 minutes north and you'll find yourself in Aberdeen, The Granite City - with some of the finest shopping experiences the area has to offer, alongside countless eateries and bars to refuel in. With Aberdeen being the gateway to the isles - you could even take a ferry ride to explore the Islands off the coast of North Scotland.
Other nearby attractions include:
- House of Dun and Angus Folk Museum (20 minutes)
- Glamis Castle (30 minutes)
- Ryze Dundee - Xtreme Air Sports (40 minutes)
- Camperdown Wildlife Centre (50 minutes)
- Broughty Castle Museum (50 minutes)