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Camling Certificated Location: Tranquil, Scenic Site By River

Having stayed on this site some 15 years ago, we knew what to expect. We were not disappointed, a scenic site, in two parts, on the banks of Scaur Water with the only facilities being a tap and a chemical disposal point. No electricity. Bliss, what more could we want? There was the added bonus of only two other units on the site (maximum of 5 allowed.)

We opted for the first part of the site, where the ground was drier, whereas the further part was rather soggy and from the deep wheel ruts, likely to be a problem getting on and off site.

Unique Quality: Such a peaceful site although it's only just off the A702, you really wouldn't know it. The only sounds we heard were the river thundering past, our neighbour's dogs and the horses in the field behind us.

There is easy access to the river from the site and walk downstream a little way and you come to a gorge where the "black hole" is . This is a favourite spot with fishermen, as the deep water is still here and the fishermen have fixed iron ladders to the rockfaces to gain access to the river. It all looked rather hairy to me, as well as spooky, with the deep, black water. Who knows what lurks beneath??

Although it rained solidly on our last night, the ground had not become too water-logged and we were able to drive off the site without getting bogged in.

Just down the road is the village of Penpont, where there is a shop and a pub, which serves good bar meals.

All this for the princely sum of £4.50 a night. (You must be a member of the Caravan and Camping Club.)

• Opinion of Price: least expensive
• Address: Camling, Penpont, Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway.DG3 4JS.
• Phone: 01848 330419
• Website: www.jrkcampbell.com
• Related to: Budget Travel, Camping, Hiking and Walking
• Written April 9, 2010

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