Farm campsites in Grey Mare's Tail Nature Reserve

This spectacular nature reserve is home to one of Scotland’s best waterfalls and abundant wildlife.

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Grey Mare's Tail Nature Reserve

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Popular camping styles for Grey Mare's Tail Nature Reserve

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12 top farm campsites in Grey Mare's Tail Nature Reserve

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The Farmer's Field at Lowick Green

10 units · Motorhomes, Tents2 acres · England

Camping at Cardewlees

37 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents1 acre · Carlisle, England

A welcoming, family-run farm campsite between the Lake District and Hadrian's Wall

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Ewe Love Camping Pods

3 units · Glamping120 acres · Penrith, Cumbria, North West England

Modern Lake District glamping pods among the trees, with exceptional views of Blencathra

Howbeck Lodge

27 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents7 acres · Hesket Newmarket, England

A dog-friendly farm campsite on the northern edge of the Lake District

Country Glamping

3 units · Glamping2 acres · Bishop Auckland, Durham

Luxury Glamping Pods on the doorstep of The Durham Dales. Our pods will give you the ultimate Glamping experience. With natural light flooding into the purpose-built pods, the pine interiors create a warm and cosy feel. Heating ensures you stay comfortable all year round, making these pods ideal for both cold winter days and the best of British sunshine. The interiors are modern and fresh, featuring a luxurious king-size bed, a sofa bed, and plenty of storage. Each pod includes a private bathroom with a toilet, washbasin, mirror, and walk-in shower, offering all the conveniences of home. For meal preparation, the pods come with a fully equipped integrated kitchen, complete with plenty of storage and a fridge with a box freezer. If you’d rather not cook, our fantastic onsite café offers breakfast, lunch, and cream teas. All items are homemade, using locally sourced produce where possible. As a guest, you’ll enjoy a 10% discount on all purchases. Each pod also has its own spacious terrace, perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or unwinding and stargazing after a day of exploring local attractions.

Ruberslaw Wild Woods Camping

53 units · Glamping, Tents500 acres · Hawick, Scottish Borders

Pick between the woods and the walled garden at this stunning Scottish Borders site

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Otter Moss Accommodation

4 units · Glamping12 acres · Brampton, England

Otter Moss Accommodation offers a variety of upscale camping options suitable for couples, families, and groups. Nestled within a picturesque 12-acre former farm, the majority of the site surrounds a spacious meadow. Additionally, the site boasts a charming small lake featuring three islands and a rowing boat for leisurely water activities. Situated at the northern edge of the stunning Eden Valley, guests can enjoy sweeping views of the Cumbrian Fells, with visibility extending to the Solway Firth and the Lake District on clear days. The Lake District is a convenient 40-minute drive away, while various sections of Hadrian's Wall are even closer, reachable within a 15-minute drive. Carlisle and the M6 motorway to Scotland are both just 20 minutes away, with the picturesque market town of Brampton also within a 15-minute drive and offering its own attractions. Local pubs are plentiful in the area, with a diverse selection available within a five-mile radius. Accommodation units at Otter Moss come equipped with heating, kitchen utensils, and stoves, ensuring guests' comfort and convenience. Each unit also includes firepits or barbecues, as well as bedding and towels for a hassle-free stay.

Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

47 units · Motorhomes, Tents1 acre · Millom, England

Lake District camping on a working farm with a stream to splash in, campfires encouraged and a horse-riding centre on the doorstep

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Moss Side Farm Campsite

33 units · Tents4 acres · Cumbria, North West England

Small-scale farm camping in the South Lakes, with campfires, wildlife and fine views

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Carrs Farm Camping

5 units · Tents3 acres · Wolsingham, England

What to do Carrs Farm offers a retreat from your action packed days in a 17th century converted barn. The bunkhouse (barn)/hostel sleeps up to 21 persons and we also offer camping on our land. The Farm has two distinct parts, hay meadows at the bottom and rough grazing at the top. These have distinctive biomes and we are proud of our work to maintain biodiversity in these systems.

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Cleghorn Farm

15 units · Glamping, Tents250 acres · Lanark, Scotland

*PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE ONLY OPEN FOR CABIN BOOKINGS UNTIL NEXT SPRING. THE CABIN IS AVAILABLE FOR MIDWEEK AND WEEKEND BOOKINGS. WE REQUIRE AT LEAST 48 HOURS NOTICE FOR CABIN BOOKINGS* Cleghorn Farm is a mixed farm just north east of the market town of Lanark. Comprised of 250 acres of fields and woodland and bounded to the south by Mouse Water, it is a beautiful spot to get away from it all without having to leave it all behind if you don't want to. The fields are grazed and cultivated but the woodlands are much as they were at the end of the last ice age with spectacular walks along Cleghorn Glen with the chance to see badgers, bats, deer and all manner of birds among the towering pine and beech trees. The Mouse Water (pronounced moose) tumbles down along the edge of the farm and has some glorious pools for swimming, shallows for paddling and some spectacular water falls before it joins the River Clyde.

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Woodland Camping

10 units · Tents10 acres · Glasgow, Stirling And Falkirk

Get away the a little part of Scottish Heaven. We cater for all campers, regardless of the size of your tent or group. Included in your stay is access to free, fast WIFI. Free breakfast with tea/coffee available 24 hours. We are a very dog friendly site, so all furry campers are more than welcome.

Farm campsites in Grey Mare's Tail Nature Reserve guide

Overview

Nestled in the Moffat Hills, in Scotland’s Southern Uplands, the frothing waterfall of Grey Mare’s Tail is one of Britain’s highest, plunging around 200 feet (60 meters) from Loch Skeen down into the Moffat Water Valley. Created by glacial erosion over millions of years, the dramatic surrounding landscape is a designated nature reserve where outdoor enthusiasts can summit the peaks of Lochcraig Head and White Coomb for views extending as far as the Lake District over the English border. Wildlife enthusiasts are also drawn here to spot nesting peregrine falcons, feral goats roaming the hills and (with luck) ospreys fishing in the loch. While there are no private campgrounds within the reserve, wild camping is an option for respectful visitors following the Outdoor Access Code, and the Moffat Camping and Caravanning Site offers comfortable facilities a 20 minute drive away.

When to go

Grey Mare’s Tail Nature Reserve is open to visitors all year round. Spring and summer are the best times to visit the Southern Uplands as the weather is typically at its best and daylight hours are long. As with everywhere in Scotland, the summer school holidays draw the biggest number of visitors.

Know before you go

There is a small entry fee, which is paid at the car park (admission is free for National Trust for Scotland members.
Interpretation panels in the car park provide useful visitor information.
The nearest bathroom facilities are five miles away at St Mary’s Loch.
There is no public transit access to the reserve: your own vehicle is essential.
Even in summer, the weather can quickly change. Warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy walking boots are essential.
If wild camping, be sure to follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.