Camping in Ayrshire Scotland



Posted: Thursday, February 04, 2010

by James O'Connell
Activ Ayr

Ayrshire is a beautiful county situated on the south west coast of Scotland, on the shores of the Firth of Clyde, and is the ideal location for a short break, or even a longer family holiday. As well as being home to some of Scotland`s most breathtakingly beautiful scenery, Ayrshire is also one of the most historically rich counties in the country. Steeped in a long and fascinating history, this county is home to many beautiful castles (such as Culzean, said to be the pride of the Scottish National Trust), as well as ruins (such as Dundonald and Lochranza).

This This is also a great place for visitors seeking an adventure-filled holiday full of fun and interesting activities. Golf, fishing, kayaking, riding and helicopter hire are all things that Ayrshire has to offer, as well of course as the beautiful Ayrshire islands. Perhaps the best known island is the Isle of Arran, which has a fast growing reputation due to its stunning scenery, locally produced food, plethora of activities (everything from soap making to paragliding), and, of course, distillery! Many of those who visit Ayrshire choose to go camping or caravanning in the area, an unsurprising choice considering the excellent scenery. For those who enjoying camping or staying in a caravan, though still enjoy the idea of many onsite amenities and facilities, a holiday park is probably the best place to pitch up. The Sundrum Castle Holiday Park is a perfect example of such a park. Located not far from miles of Ayrshire beaches, this holiday park offers tent and caravan pitches for those bringing their own accommodation, as well as facilities and entertainment including an indoor pool, a clubhouse, crazy golf, ten-pin bowling, and a bar and restaurant something to keep everyone happy!

Alternatively, for those seeking a more close-to-nature camping experience, Ayrshire also has many great places for camping. Glen Rosa, for example, prides itself on providing a camping experience unlike any other in Scotland. Situated on the Isle of Arran, Glen Rosa is situated over an expansive area of natural ground, leading up to the Arran Hills, and offers a rustic, simple, yet tranquil time on the island. Notably there is no hot water and this site isn`t suitable for caravans, but for those who can cope with this, camping at Glen Rosa is a truly unique experience. For an experience still tranquil and rustic, though equipped with hot water and an onsite restaurant and shop, Lochranza Caravan and Camping site is the ideal spot. When camping in Scotland there are a few key items to remember. There can be nothing worse than travelling for miles on a camping trip only to find that when you reach your destination you've forgotten a vital piece of kit. Planning is the key to any successful camping expedition and it's important that you draw up a checklist of things that you'll need (or want) to take with you. Happy camping

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» left by Marijo Phelps
 2 years 87 days ago.
142 fans.
Sounds beautiful! Welcome to Searchwarp! Just wrote an Australian friend who is coming for June about camping.
» left by James O'Connell from Scotland 2 years 83 days ago.
Thanks for your nice comments
» left by Richard Vail
 2 years 87 days ago.
60 fans.
It sounds quite lovely. I've heard family stories of the area...and how they used MacFarlane's Lantern (that's my mother's name)..Thanks for sharing with us.
» left by Dr. Ron Blankstein
 2 years 85 days ago.
10 fans.
Thanks for the article. Welcome to Searchwarp!
» left by James O'Connell from Scotland 2 years 83 days ago.
Ron,
 
I am glad you enjoyed the article.
 
Regards,
 
James
» left by Larry Cicchiello
 2 years 85 days ago.
7 fans.
The author clearly shows passion and this article was very informative.
» left by James O'Connell from Scotland 2 years 84 days ago.
Thanks for your comments, I am glad you enjoyed it.
» left by Ravi Dev Chauhan
 2 years 84 days ago.
9 fans.
Dear James now you leave me itching for travel ! The article was indeed great and you wrote it well !
» left by James O'Connell from Scotland 2 years 84 days ago.
Thanks for your comments
» left by James O'Connell from Scotland 2 years 84 days ago.
Glad that you enjoyed the article
» left by James O'Connell from Scotland 2 years 81 days ago.
Ravi,
 
Many thanks for your kind words,
 
Regards,
 
James
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