Dumfries
Bunk Campers Edinburgh depot – Dumfries
Driving distance: 78.7 miles
Driving duration: Approx. 1 hr 49 min
Kirkcudbright
Dumfries – Kirkcudbright
Driving distance: 27.2 miles
Driving duration: Approx. 42 min
Galloway Forest Park
Kirkcudbright – Galloway Forest Park
Driving distance: 26.7 miles
Driving duration: Approx. 34 min
Portpatrick
Galloway Forest Park – Portpatrick
Driving distance: 32.7 miles
Driving duration: Approx. 45 min
Ayrshire
Portrparick – Ayrshire
Driving distance: 50.3 miles
Driving duration: Approx. 1 hr 14 min
Edinburgh
Ayrshire – Edinburgh
Driving distance: 81.7 miles
Driving duration: Approx. 1 hr 32 min
Head out from the Bunk Campers Edinburgh depot, and drive towards Dumfries.
Upon arrival, check into your campsite and explore the town’s highlights such as the Robert Burns House.
Dumfries offer a range of activites to suit everyone. If you’re not too spooked not why not try the Dumfries Mostly Ghostly Tour. Take a tour through Scotland’s most haunted road and learn about the vampire legends from the 12th century.
Spend the day exploring Dumfries and visit the Caerlaverock Castle. Stroll around the Dumfries Museum, or take a leisurely walk along the River Nith. In the evening, consider attending a local theater performance or trying out a traditional Scottish pub.
For your first nights rest, stop at the Globe inn.
Landis Farm is a small family run campsite loated just outside the beautiful village of New Abbey. Expereince complete peace and serenity at this farmland campsite. Fall alseep by stunning countryside views.
Facilites include electric hook ups, toilets, shower facilites, wheelchair and disabled access and more.
Dumfries is a market town and former royal burgh in Dumfries and Galloway. The town has a brillant road system that makes getting to and through even the the remotest parts of the region easy with your motorhome. Dumfries was home to the UK’s first Dark Sky Park at Galloway Forest Park.
You might also want to visit Bruce’s Stone, The Devil’s Porridge Museum, Whithorn and Otter’s Pool.
Activities & Things To Do
On day 2, drive from Dumfries to Kirkcudbright, known as the Artists’ Town due to its vibrant arts scene.
Activites at Kirkcudbright never fall short. Why not explore the Kirkcudbright Dark Space Planetarium. The Dark Space Planetarium is an interactive centre featuring an immersive 360 dome.
Immerse in Kirkcudbright’s arts and history. You might want to visit MacLellan’s Castle, Broughton House, and explore the town’s picturesque harbor.
For golf Kirkcudbright’s golf course is an outstanding 18 hole parkland with panormanic views of the town and harbour.
Stay at Solway View campsite for the perfect nights rest.
Solway View Campsite is a beautiful and accessible campsite. Facilites include hot showers, children’s play area, laundry facilites, grey water disposal and more.
Kirkcudbright is a harbour town on the Solway coast. Popular with artists, the harbour town attracts visitors from across Scotland and beyond. Take time to explore the town and the colourful blend of medieval, Georgian and Victorian buildings.
You might also want to visit Broughton House & Gardens, Brighouse Bay, and the Whitehouse Gallery.
Activites & Things To Do
Day 3 is all about relaxation and ease.
Spend the day exploring the Galloway Forest Park. This Park is known as the UK’s first Dark Sky Park. Spend the later afternoon stargazing at night, hike to the summit of Merrick, the highest peak in southern Scotland, or enjoy a leisurely walk around the serene Clatteringshaws Loch. How peaceful does that sound?
Head back to your campsite and enjoy dinner in your motorhome.
The Galloway Kenbrdige hotel has a gorgeous riverside campsite. With 24 hour access to a shower and toilets, you can enjoy the freedom and flexibility that comes with staying at this campsite.
The Galloway Forest Park is a huge area of unspoilt countryside.
Whatever the season, you can have a lovely day out at the Galloway Forest Park. Meet red deer and wild goats, take one of two beautiful Forest Drives, walk in Robert the Bruce’s footsteps, or have a picnic next to a serene lake.
Activites & Things To Do
From Galloway drive to Portpatrick, a charming harbour town on the western coast of the Rhins of Galloway.
Soend the next two days exploring and enjoying Portpatrick’s coastal view. Walk along the Portpatrick Cliff Path and visit the picturesque harbor. You might also want to play a round of golf at the Portpatrick Dunskey Golf Club or go on a wildlife spotting boat trip.
Enjoy stunning views and marvel at the various glacial-influenced features of Scotland’s landscape. This park includes shorter paths for families with young children or those who desire a leisurely stroll. Although, some of the sections on the journey can prove challenging for seasoned hikers.
Enjoy a peaceful nights rest at Galloway Point Holiday Park.
Galloway Point Holiday Park is located less than a mile from the Portpatrick. Enjoy a stunning campsite overlooking the Irish Sea, with mesmerising views of mountains and coastlines.
Portpatrick was founded on fishing, and now it has become a peaceful holiday resort. Enjoy a stroll along the cliffs to Dunskey Castle and learn about the towns history
You might want to visit Ardwell Gardens, Lochnaw Castle and Castle Kennedy Gardens.
Activites & Things To Do
Head towards Ayr, a historic coastal town known for its rich history, beautiful beaches, and the famous poet, Robert Burns.
Discover the diverse and stunning countryside of Ayrshire. The River Ayr Way travels through region. Ayr is critical to Scotland’ history home to numerous Covenanters, as well as Robert Burns, William Wallace, and John Loudoun Macadam.
Discover Ayr’s attractions, such as the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Culzean Castle, and the Ayr seafront. You could also try horseback riding on the beach or take a scenic walk along the Ayrshire Coastal Path.
You might want to pay a visit to Culzean Castle and Country Park. This Park has everything from woodlands to paths and to top it all off, a cliff-top castle of mammoth grandeur.
Stay at Ayr Campsite Garton for the perfects nights rest.
Enjoy staying at a small, privately run campsite. Facilites include toilets, electric hook ups and more.
Activites & Things To Do
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