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Dumfries & Galloway Named As One Of The Best Places For Families To Camp In The UK

Dumfries and Galloway has been rated as one of the best places for families to camp in the UK.

According to a new GO Outdoors study, Dumfries and Galloway is the second best place for camping in Scotland.

The study took into consideration factors such as price, pet friendliness and internet access.

The average cost of a small tent for two adults is £20 per night, which is cheaper than most locations on the top 10 list.

Additionally, 95% of campsites are pet-friendly, making it a perfect family getaway this summer.

Campsites such as Solway View Campsite at Borgue, Kirkcudbright offer fantastic sea views in idyllic locations

 

Rank Camping area % of campsites with internet access % of pet friendly campsites % of campsites open all year % of campsites with glamping options % of campsites with kids’ playgrounds Average price of campsites Camping score /10
1 Cairngorms 73% 83% 57% 57% 53% £24.00 9.36
2 Dumfries & Galloway 73% 95% 45% 43% 40% £20.00 8.79
3 Fort William 73% 73% 53% 53% 13% £27.88 7.53
4 Scottish Highlands 64% 77% 53% 55% 25% £24.44 7.30
5 Suffolk 59% 79% 38% 54% 39% £24.50 7.08
6 Isle of Skye 68% 68% 59% 68% 5% £22.00 7.10

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