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Person3narf
12/4/2013 at 6:23am
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Hello

I have a couple of weeks off in August. My wife wants to go to Wales but as we have family in SW Scotland I suggested somewhere close to Galloway forest instead.

The only thing is the midges... How bad is it likely to be? Will the fact we've had a long winter mean they're not too bad?

Can anyone recommend a forest site in that area? Our family are in Auchencairn, Lockerbie, East Riggs and Annan.

Thanks!

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Personfeeblecat
12/4/2013 at 8:15am
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If the weather conditions are right the likelihood is that the midgies will be bad if you camp in a forest site in that area (and that's coming from someone who can "manage" the dreaded midge!) the area is lovely though so depending on your midgie threshold you might still want to go for it.

On the outskirts of the forest is Barrhill and Queensland sites - not been but they get good reviews and you should be better re midgies.

You may prefer to go a bit more "coastal" to avoid them. I would recommend Solway View, a lovely site and a great location for exploring the D&G area and still not too far from the Galloway Forest.


Personapollomitchell
12/4/2013 at 8:59am
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You could try Kippford holiday park its not far from the mabie forest, or dalbettie it has gorgeouse forest walks from the site,

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VangoMan02
12/4/2013 at 10:28am
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You would stand a better chance of not being to bothered by the dreaded midge if you go coastal as you usually get a light wind even on a good day.
They don't like wind or a nice hot summers day out in the open,I never pitch near trees if possible.

They do like damp conditions especially after its been raining and around lochs, rivers etc. They also like the shade under trees and around shrubbery etc..
Pretty much what has been said already.

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Persongaldeb69
12/4/2013 at 12:23pm
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Definitely costal would be better, their is some lovely sites on and near the coast, in Dumfries and Galloway, Kippford is lovely and they have a fab camping and caravan site.

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Person3narf
12/4/2013 at 12:29pm
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Thanks, all! My dad recommended Dalbeattie as well.

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PersonBOB-D
12/4/2013 at 5:28pm
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Barrhill holiday park near girvan is a good site and reasonably priced £15 all in warden is so helpfull

 


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Person3narf
12/4/2013 at 6:43pm
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that is a good price, thanks!

I remember going to Girvan as a kid; it must be getting on for 40 years ago...



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Personkrazykamper
13/4/2013 at 10:21am
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Hello 3narf. Have a wee look at Solway View near Kirkcudbright. Never been but we are going next month. It gets great reviews and is on the coast so hopefully not so bad for midges!

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PersonLyraTours
14/4/2013 at 4:34pm
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Give Sandyhills Bay a look, right on the beach and minutes in the car to numerous Forests!

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Person3narf
15/4/2013 at 7:48pm
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Will do! Thanks

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July: Pencnwc & Devizes scooter rally
Aug: Criffel View, Quantocks, Hayfield & Wye Valley




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