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4.85 /5

Highly rated

75 reviews

Newbridge, Edinburgh, Edinburgh and the Lothians, Scotland

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Linwater is a peaceful, family run caravan park, situated on farmland close to Edinburgh. It offers pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes, as well as self catering lodges and caravan holiday homes. Set by the Union Canal for fishing and beside a pretty country park. Open year round.

A peaceful, spacious site just south of Edinburgh with welcoming staff

Multi-award-winning, with spacious camping pitches for guests

Plenty of surrounding activities to enjoy, including nearby river fishing

About Linwater Caravan Park

Surrounded by stunning countryside, this site is the previous winner of the Scottish Outdoor Leisure Awards for best campsite in Scotland. Highly rated Linwater is open all year round, perfectly located for Edinburgh and only four miles from the airport. The site was first opened in 1998 and is a family business with a family feel, seeking to make guests feel welcome and offering advice for exploring the area. Pitch up on grass or hardstanding with 16 amp electric, suitable for tents, caravans and motorhomes. It's graded as a high standard 4-star holiday and touring park by Visit Scotland, four pennants from the AA and has also received the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence for three years running.

Linwater Caravan Park is open all year round.

Best Caravan ParkBest Family CampsiteAA Pennants (4 Star)Visit Scotland (4 Star)David Bellamy AwardTripadvisor cert. of ExcellenceGreen Tourism (Gold)AA Pennants (Gold)BH & HPA

Facilities and amenities

Facilities include an accessible amenities block with privacy cubicles, electric showers, disabled shower and toilets, laundry, baby changing and dish washing area. An indoor camping kitchen is also provided, along with free WiFi.

Families will love the play park with climbing frame and swings, and reception sells a small selection of groceries and camping items. Electronic and push bikes can be hired on site for a daily fee. A dog walk at the back of site offers great views. Fishing is possible in the River Almond next to the site and at the nearby Union Canal.

East Calder is a five minute drive away and offers all manner of shops and eateries.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets

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Bike hire

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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Toilets

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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W.C. disposal


A note from the site themselves...

Linwater was founded by our family in 1998 and we love that as a small site it still has that family friendly feel to it. We love seeing guests enjoying themselves and are passionate about making sure that everyone does!

We are enormously proud of our green tourism gold accreditation and are constantly looking for new ways to reduce our impact on the planet and contribute positively to the local community. Our focus for that very reason is therefore not about rapid and large expansion but continuous improvement. Where we do grow we only ever consider it alongside environmental sustainability. All of our staff are paid at least the UK accredited living wage foundation hourly rate but in most cases more than this.

Our ethos is all about running the business in a way that is both productive and positive for everyone involved including the team and our guests. Our ultimate goal is to get the site to a point where it is completely off grid and run on renewable energy whilst still offering that first class service that our many return customers have come to enjoy.


Map and address

Park address

Linwater Caravan Park,

Clifton Road, Newbridge, Edinburgh, Edinburgh and the Lothians, Scotland, EH53 0HT

Coordinates

55.9110, -3.4359 | NT 10 69

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Linwater Caravan Park is ideal for...

Couples

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Rallies

Young children


There are 53 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

Large Electric Grass Pitches at Linwater Caravan Park

11 x Large Electric Grass Pitches

Max 8 people

Large grass electric pitches sized at 8m x 10m to suit family tents, caravans, motorhomes or trailer tents.

Electric Hardstanding Pitches at Linwater Caravan Park

25 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches

Max 8 people

Hard packed gravel touring pitches, measuring 8m x 11m with plenty of room for an awning and parking. 16-Amp electric included.

Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches at Linwater Caravan Park

5 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches

Max 5 people

Hardstanding pitches with 16 amp electric, water hookup plus grey waste drainage.


Backpacker Pitches - No Vehicles at Linwater Caravan Park

2 x Backpacker Pitches - No Vehicles

Max 1 people

Small grass pitches suitable for guests arriving by bicycle or on foot with tents no larger than 4m x 3m. Electric is not available on these pitches.

Non Electric Grass Pitches at Linwater Caravan Park

5 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 2 people

Small grass pitches suitable for tents no larger than 4m x 3m. Electric is not available on these pitches.

Static Holiday Homes at Linwater Caravan Park

3 x Static Holiday Homes

Max 8 people

Self catering static caravans, sleeping up to 8 people in three bedrooms, with a pull-out double bed in the living area. There's one en-suite double bedroom and two twin rooms, plus a living and kitchen area with fixed dining area.

Self Catering Lodges at Linwater Caravan Park

2 x Self Catering Lodges

Max 5 people

Luxurious two bedroom lodge with space for up to five people. Both bedrooms are en-suite, while the rest of the lodge is open plan with a fully furnished kitchen and lounge area with TV/DVD. Outside is a balcony and BBQ, with parking for two cars.


Linwater Caravan Park reviews

4.85 /5

Highly rated
75 reviews
Overall
4.85
Location
4.75
Value for money
4.81
Service
4.92
Facilities
4.83
Cleanliness
4.96

Beautiful site

Susie Y

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Motorhome - Electric Hardstanding PitchesFeb 2024

Best facilities we have ever seen. Pitches excellent, staff welcoming and helpful. Those bathrooms - wow!

Brilliant site, spotlessly clean and in a lovely area

Katy B

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Sprinter-Type Campervan - Electric Hardstanding PitchesJan 2024

Stayed here for 9 days during Scotland's stormy weather. The site is kept spotlessly clean, even with muddy feet and wet weather. Showers, toilets and laundry all in perfect working order. Camping kitchen well equipped and great to be able to cook outside of the van. Staff very welcoming and helpful, always busy doing something to keep the site looking great. Nice walks along Union Canal and shops within driving distance. Quiet site with no noise at all and pitches spacious and level. Loved my stay here.

Pleasant site

mary kirsten m

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Motorhome - Electric Hardstanding PitchesJul 2023

Clean facilities and friendly and helpful staff. Well stocked shop, nice showers and well kept site. Easy walk to a pub (The Grapes) with great bar food. Handy for airport.

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FAQ

Check-in is between noon and 6pm - you must vacate your pitch before noon.

Yes, a maximum of two dogs are welcome per pitch, provided they are kept on a lead whilst onsite and are not a breed/crossbreed listed under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 - there is also a dog walk located at the back of site taking you to Almondell and Calderwood Country Park as well as the Union Canal towpath.

Raised BBQs are welcome and must be kept raised off the ground - bricks are provided by the site for this. Open campfires are not permitted.

Kids can enjoy outdoor fun at the play park here equipped with climbing frames and swings, with a picnic area nearby to keep an eye on the little ones. Keen anglers are just a stone's throw from the River Almond (permits are available onsite) or if you fancy a pedal, hire an electronic or push bike from the site.

Edinburgh's vibrant city centre is located just over a half hour drive away, or head to the bus stop a mile away taking you straight to the city. Admire the incredible views from the castle, take a tour of the city on an open top bus, and don't miss a visit to Edinburgh Zoo (8.6 miles) or the Palace of Holyroodhouse (13.1 miles). Other attractions close by include: *Five Sisters Zoo (7.4 miles) - meet meerkats, lemurs and more at this popular zoo with soft play areas and animal encounters. *Beecraigs Country Park (12.1 miles) - nestled within the Bathgate Hills with a network of waymarked woodland trails and an abundance of wildlife, including red deer! *Linlithgow Palace (12.5 miles) - wander the charming courtyard before heading into the palace, complete with great hall and superb views from Queen Margaret's Bower. *Blackness Castle (13.3 miles) - featured in the series 'Outlander', with stunning scenery over the Firth of Forth.

An awning and gazebo me be brought free of charge. Sorry pup tents are not permitted.


The peaceful location is perfect for those looking to stay on site, with river fishing available just a few hundred metres away (permits available at reception). The play park has plenty of space for the kids to run around, but you can also cycle off on an adventure with a hired bike or take Fido for a lovely stroll.

There is a bus stop just over a mile away that you can use to get to Livingston or Edinburgh and the site can provide you with a timetable if you need one. Alternatively the park and ride is 4 miles away, with free parking for all vehicles (including motorhomes) and a regular tram service to the city.

There's also a railway station at Kirkliston a mile from the site which has a direct line to Glasgow Central in under an hour and a bus stop just over a mile away that you can walk to for buses to Livingston or Edinburgh.

Top attractions nearby include:

  • Jupiter Artland (walking distance)
  • Edinburgh City
  • Linlithgow Palace
  • Blackness Castle
  • Livingston Designer Outlet

You can be at the Kelpies, Glasgow or the Falkirk Wheel within a 40 minute drive, while other attractions include the Pentland Hills Regional Park and Beecraigs Country Park.

The listing for Linwater Caravan Park was last updated on March 28th, 2024 at 6:54 AM

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