Glendaruel Caravan Park

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  • Quiet rural site on the Cowal peninsula 30 minutes from Dunoon
  • With spectacular views and next to mature woodland
  • Food/art trails, laundry area and playground on site
Off to Argyll and the Isles? Stay amidst it all in a rural location at Glendaruel Caravan Park on the Cowal peninsula. Less than two hours from Glasgow and about 30 minutes' drive from Dunoon, Glendaruel is in a splendid setting to use as a base around Argyll's coast and islands: beaches, forest walks, gardens and historic attractions are all within reach and the site is surrounded by hills and farmland, ancient woodland and a wealth of wildlife. (A trip to Loch Fyne Oyster Bar is highly recommended too.) Glendaruel has cleanly-kept toilets and showers, a playground, food and art trails and a laundry area.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Caravans for hire 2
Touring caravan pitches 26
Motorhome pitches 26

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Gold David Bellamy Conservation Award AA 3 pennants

Pitch types & availability

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The amenities block was fabulous; warm and inviting. Hot water to wash…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Louise B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Alder camping pod (no pets)

Liked: The amenities block was fabulous; warm and inviting. Hot water to wash dishes was a real, unexpected, treat. The pod was very warm, despite the howling wind and frost outside!

Disliked: Only problem, if you can call it one, is that the wifi is pretty poor. However, we liked getting away from it all so not a real issue.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect pitch in every way.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Lynda G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Perfect pitch in every way. This site has it all, peace , space , amazing scenery and excellent facilities. Best site ever. Will return for a longer stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Carole S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: A peaceful site just what we wanted. The showers and toilets are spotless

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Lovely site. Very friendly and helpful owner of the site. Highly recommend.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
keith p. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

2 bedroom static caravan (pet friendly)

Liked: Lovely site. Very friendly and helpful owner of the site. Highly recommend.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful woodland site

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Good pitches with plenty of space. Facilities good, nice walks from the site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site in a lovely location.

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Alder camping pod (no pets)

Liked: Nice quiet site with plenty of space and good amenities. Beautiful area and helpful site manager.

Disliked: Our bothy was roomier than I’d expected and had a fridge, kettle, toaster and microwave. However, more hooks and shelves would have been really useful for keeping bags and clothing off the floor.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, friendly staff, clean facilities

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked: Excellent location, peaceful, tranquil place, beautiful settings ideal for camper vans and camping

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities and friendly staff

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Mark T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: One of the most beautiful, quite sites we have been at. Surrounded by stunning scenery, red squirrels and even it’s own waterfall. Perfectly positioned for lochs and the Isle of Bute. Highly recommended.

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Beautiful setting. Nice flat pitches, clean and had everything we needed.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Laura F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Beautiful setting. Nice flat pitches, clean and had everything we needed.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff, lovely walks and very clean and well stocked facilities.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Friendly staff, lovely walks and very clean and well stocked facilities.

Disliked: Nothing.

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Seasonal pitches

Location

Glendaruel Caravan Park

Glendaruel

Argyll

Scotland

PA22 3AB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

56.03166°N
-5.20507°W

Route directions

Warning: If you are using a satnav, do not turn off the A886 onto the West Glendaruel Road. The main entrance to the park is located off the A886: satnav postcode PA22 3AE brings you to the correct park entrance. By ferry: Leave Glasgow on the M8 and continue on the A8 to Greenock. At Greenock take the A770 and take the Western Ferries from McInroy’s Point (Gourock) to Hunter’s Quay (Dunoon). After leaving the ferry turn right and follow coastal route to a T-Junction. Turn right onto the A815, then take the left turn onto the B836. At the end of this road turn right at the T-Junction onto the A886. The park entrance is approximately 4 miles ahead on the left. Note: If you are towing a caravan by the ferry route, the B836 road is not recommended. From the above, simply continue on the A815 to Strachur. Turn left onto the A886 and the park lies 13 miles south on the right. From Kintyre: Take the CalMac ferry from Tarbert to Portavadie. Leave the ferry and drive to the crossroads at Millhouse. Continue straight ahead following the B8000 to Tighnabruaich. Continue on the road past Kames post office and down the hill. Turn left onto the A8003 towards Colintraive. Arriving at the junction with the A886 turn left towards Glendaruel. The park entrance is approximately 3 miles ahead on the left. Local public transport: There is a bus route which passes the park entrance and you should search for times between Dunoon and Duiletter (the driver will drop you at the park entrance).

Nearest transport

Coach
14.8 mi McInroys Point
16.3 mi Wemyss Bay Station
21.2 mi Coronation Park
Rail
15.1 mi Garelochhead Rail Station
15.6 mi Inverkip Rail Station
15.8 mi Gourock Rail Station
Ferry
7.8 mi Colintraive Ferry Terminal
7.9 mi Rhubodach Bute Ferry Terminal
8.4 mi Tighnabruaich Pier Ferry Terminal

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Day trips, events and attractions/activities of all sorts are around Glendaruel Caravan Park, whether your tastes tend towards walking, wildlife, cycling, historic sites, the arts or scenic drives stopping off for first-class food. Dunoon is the main town in the area and can be reached in about half an hour's drive for shops, swimming, a cinema and the famous Cowal Highland Gathering, the biggest Highland Games in the world. Walkies? Head out for hill walks up and down the mountains and hills of Cowal for spectacular glen and mountain views; around Argyll Forest Park or through the beaut Benmore Botanic Gardens. Islands? The ferry from the village of Colintraive a short drive away links to the Isle of Bute: if you're off to this bute-iful place, take time to see the Kyles of Bute at its northern end, and Tighnabruich village, home of shinty, sailing and yachting. The marina at Portavadie has a ferry link across Loch Fyne to Kintyre. The traditional town of Inveraray, with the ancestral home of the Duke of Argyll Inveraray Castle, a whisky shop and the museum at Inveraray Jail, is 45 minutes' drive away around the head of Loch Fyne – this is where you'll find the Loch Fyne Oyster Bar too…

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Ettrick Bay 13.1 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Lunderston Bay 14.4 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Largs (Pencil Beach) 22 mi Sea N/A N/A Good Good
Millport Bay 22.2 mi Sea N/A Good Excellent Excellent
Seamill 27.3 mi Sea N/A N/A Good Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Loch Lomond Park Centre 25 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Cornalees Bridge - Gourock - Greenock Cut 17.6 mi

Rest and Be Thankful 19 mi

The Cobbler (Ben Arthur) 21.2 mi

LUSS BAY 22.5 mi

Ben Lomond 23.2 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Want to know more about camping in Argyll?

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  • Is Glendaruel Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
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  • When can I check in and check out of Glendaruel Caravan Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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