Car-free camping

Car-free camping in Scotland

Discover 11 campsites across Scotland you can reach without a car — each within easy reach of a train station, with full directions from the platform to your pitch. Browse by region below, or jump straight to our top picks.

  1. 1

    Bytheway

    Tyndrum · 0 km from Tyndrum Lower
    Bytheway

    Camp among Highland peaks at a legendary West Highland Way stop.

    How to get there

    Walk from Tyndrum Lower station for 5 minutes (0.4 km) to reach Bytheway. The total journey time is 5 minutes.

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    Linnhe Lochside Holidays

    Fort William · 2 km from Corpach
    Linnhe Lochside Holidays

    Lochside holiday park near Fort William with chalets, lodges, caravans and camping pitches.

    How to get there

    From Corpach station, walk for 3 minutes to Kilmallie Hall, then take Bus 934 to Linnhe Caravan Park (3 minutes), and walk the final 4 minutes to reach Linnhe Lochside Holidays. The entire journey takes 10 minutes.

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    Beinglas Farm Campsite

    Inverarnan · 3 km from Ardlui
    Beinglas Farm Campsite

    Stay at a legendary West Highland Way stop in the Scottish Highlands.,

    How to get there

    Take a 3-minute walk from Ardlui station to Ardlui Hotel, then board Bus Ember to Inverarnan Hotel (4 minutes), and finish with a 9-minute walk to Beinglas Farm Campsite. The total journey takes around 17 minutes.

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    Glen Nevis Holidays

    Fort William · 3 km from Fort William
    Glen Nevis Holidays

    Award-winning Highland caravan park and self-catering lodges with mountain views.

    How to get there

    From Fort William station, walk 4 minutes to Fort William Leisure Centre, then take Bus 42 for 8 minutes to Glen Nevis Youth Hostel, and finally walk 12 minutes to reach Glen Nevis Holidays. The total journey takes 25 minutes.

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    Coldingham Bay Leisure Park

    Coldingham · 5 km from Reston
    Coldingham Bay Leisure Park

    Scottish coastal caravan park with direct beach access to Coldingham Sands.

    How to get there

    From Reston Station, walk 1 minute then take Bus 253 to Linkim Court (14 minutes), followed by Bus 235 to Coldingham War Memorial (9 minutes), and finish with a 13-minute walk to Coldingham Bay Leisure Park. The total journey takes 53 minutes.

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    Blair Drummond Caravan Park and Shepherd Huts

    Blair Drummond · 6 km from Bridge of Allan
    Blair Drummond Caravan Park and Shepherd Huts

    Sheltered walled garden in woodland, ideal base for exploring Scottish Highlands.

    How to get there

    Take the ScotRail train from Bridge of Allan to Stirling (4 minutes), then catch Bus 59 from Stirling Railway Station Stance B to Cuthill Brae (18 minutes), followed by a 16-minute walk to reach Blair Drummond Caravan Park and Shepherd Huts. The total journey takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.

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    Inversnaid Bunkhouse & Top Bunk Bistro Campsite

    Inversnaid · 6 km from Arrochar and Tarbet
    Inversnaid Bunkhouse & Top Bunk Bistro Campsite

    Camp beside Loch Lomond in one of Scotland's most remote locations.,

    How to get there

    From Arrochar and Tarbet station, walk 35 minutes to Tarbet Pier, then take the LL5 ferry across Loch Lomond for 30 minutes to Inversnaid Pier, and finally walk 23 minutes to reach Inversnaid Bunkhouse & Top Bunk Bistro Campsite, with a total journey time of approximately 1 hour 28 minutes. This route combines walking and ferry travel, so check ferry schedules in advance as services may be limited.

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    Eyemouth Holiday Park

    Eyemouth · 7 km from Reston
    Eyemouth Holiday Park

    Spectacular coastal views with access to three fabulous beaches.

    How to get there

    From Reston Station, walk for 1 minute then take Bus 253 to Co-op Eyemouth, which takes 17 minutes. From there, walk 9 minutes to reach Eyemouth Holiday Park. The total journey takes 27 minutes.

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    Ardelve Caravan And Camping Park

    Ardelve · 8 km from Stromeferry
    Ardelve Caravan And Camping Park

    Seafront camping with views of Eilean Donan Castle across the bay.

    How to get there

    From Stromeferry station, walk to the train platform and take the ScotRail train to Kyle of Lochalsh (25 minutes), then catch the Scottish Citylink 917 bus towards Ardelve (13 minutes), followed by an 11-minute walk to reach Ardelve Caravan And Camping Park. The total journey takes approximately 1 hour 11 minutes including walking.

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    Dornie Wigwams

    Dornie · 8 km from Stromeferry
    Dornie Wigwams

    Luxury Highland glamping with stunning loch and mountain views.

    How to get there

    From Stromeferry station, walk to the train station and take the ScotRail train to Kyle of Lochalsh (25 minutes), then walk to the bus stop and take the Scottish Citylink 917 bus to Dornie Bridge Road End (15 minutes), followed by a 27-minute walk to Dornie Wigwams. The total journey takes approximately 1 hour 29 minutes.

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    Highview Caravan Park

    Scottish Borders · 6 km from Reston
    Highview Caravan Park

    Countryside escape with rolling hills and coastal access nearby.

    How to get there

    6 km from Reston

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