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Castle
Point Caravan Site is a small coastal site near Rockcliffe village in
Galloway. It is in a National Scenic Area and has consistently received
a 4 star rating (excellent) from the Scottish Tourist Board.
We are a quiet family park. Rockcliffe and Castle Point beaches are a short walk away. The site is an ideal base from which one can set out on foot to explore the magnificent and tranquil scenery that this part of the Solway Firth coast has to offer.
Castle Point Pitches
Touring Caravans
The pitches are all grass and are mainly flat.
Tents
These can be sited along with the touring caravans but also in an additional
separate tent area. This has additional toilet and dish washing facilities
and a barbeque with tables (after mid May).
All pitches have excellent views. All touring van pitches and nearly
all camping pitches have electrical
hook-up points. There are toilet facilities for the disabled. The camping
area has additional toilet and washing facilities
A lockable shed for bicycles is available free of charge. Showers, hot water and WiFi are included in the price.
Additional Facilities
. Disabled toilet
. Dish washing area
Activities and Attractions
Beaches
Attractive beaches at Castle Point, Rockcliffe and Glenstocken Cove are
within easy walking distance. Rockcliffe is particularly suitable for
smaller children.
Walks
There are several lovely walks – over the cliffs along the coastal
path to Port O’Warren and Sandyhills, or along the Merse to Rockcliffe,
up the Mote of Mark Hill to an iron age fort, along the Jubilee path to
Kippford, perhaps with a diversion up to the Muckle Knowe, plus several
forest walks and, when the tide is out, over to Rough Island (in the Spring
this is a bird sanctuary).
The NTS (National Trust for Scotland) own a considerable acreage in area including much of the land between Rockcliffe and Kippford. They organise nature walks in the area - information is on the NTS notice board sited at Rockcliffe beach. The NTS also own and run the excellent Threave Gardens just outside Castle Douglas.
Cycling
There are cycle tracks in the forestry e.g. 7stanes mountain biking trails.
. Fishing
Bird Watching
The Galloway red kite trail.
Sailing
The Solway Yacht Club is located in the neighbouring scenic village of
Kippford.
Golf
Colvend Golf Course is an attractive 18 hole course located at Sandyhills,
about 2 miles away.
Historic Scotland
They have many fascinating sites in the immediate area. Threave Castle
located on an island in the River Dee, Sweetheart Abbey
in scenic New Abbey, Dundrennan Abbey a few miles from Kirkcudbright,
Maclellan Castle in Kirkcudbright, and Caerlaverock Castle a few miles
south of Dumfries.
DIRECTIONS
From Dalbeattie take the A710 coastal road. After 5 miles turn right along
the signposted road to Rockcliffe. Just after the the brow of the hill
just after entering Rockcliffe, turn left down to the end of Barcloy Road.
The site is signposted. Continue straight ahead up the private farm road
until you arrive at the site (200 yards).
Email Castle Point Caravan Site enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
