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Subject Topic: 3hrs journey newcastle to scotland ?? Post Reply Post New Topic
Personddlkc
30/8/2015 at 6:21pm
 Location: newcastle
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Hi all
We are hoping to sneak a 5 nighter in a couple of weeks time and would like to go up Scotland way to some of the nice scenic parts but not much further than 3 hrs so would greatly appreciate any suggestions

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Personfeeblecat
30/8/2015 at 8:09pm
 Location: Scotland
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Loads of nice sites in Dumfries and Galloway. But we'd need to know a bit more of what you're looking for in and around a site before specific recommendations.


PersonBernie47
30/8/2015 at 8:22pm
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Two and a half hours will take you to Edinburgh so I would suggest doing a search for sites within approximately 50 miles of Edinburgh, or alternatively Dumfries & Galloway as suggested in the previous post.

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Personddlkc
30/8/2015 at 9:11pm
 Location: newcastle
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Would ideally like to be where we can do a bit walking (nothing to streneous) and lovely views and may be able to walk to a local village


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Personfeeblecat
30/8/2015 at 9:20pm
 Location: Scotland
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Kippford. Lovely coastal walk to nearby Rockcliffe and beyond. Nice scenery, places of interest within a short drive. A lovely part of Scotland.


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PersonFiona W
31/8/2015 at 11:01am
 Location: Ayrshire
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Yes, we like Kippford too. (We come to that part of Dumfriesshire at least once a year.) Were less keen on the site there, but check recent reviews & there are other sites locally. Cheap & cheerful honesty box golf course opposite. Walking & biking in forestry at nearby Dalbeattie, lots of wee castles to explore (Orchardton nearby is small, round & free!) Water Mill at New Abbey is very interesting (National Trust). The Farm Shop & coffee shop at Beeswing is well worth a visit - it's the Loch Arthur Community, for adults needing supported living. Huge Tesco off the Dumfries bypass.
The Borders has its charms too but I'll let others persuade you as I'm less familiar with the east side.

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Personwmcnaught
05/9/2015 at 6:25pm
 Location: Glasgow
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Luss Camping and Caravanning Club site on Loch Lomond. Plenty of scenic attractions nearby.


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PersonRhj296
05/9/2015 at 8:52pm
 Location: Sweet Home Inversneckie
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Loch Lomond and the Trossachs beats all the rest by a country mile, especially if you can avoid the main tourist traffic.
However the 3 hour bit is the killer. An extra hour would make all the difference.
Scotland is all about dramatic scenery, rather than rolling fields and towns and cities.

Just my humble opinion and I'm entitled to express it.


Personficklejade
05/9/2015 at 10:47pm
 Location: Isle of Mull
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If you fancied Loch Lomond, then timing-wise, it's two and a half hours from Carlisle to Stoneymollan roundabout north of Dumbarton without stops but not travelling at breakneck speed. Don't know how long it takes from Newcastle to Carlisle though.

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PersonFiona W
07/9/2015 at 2:45pm
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Newcastle to Carlisle would be about 2 hours max. South Yorkshire to Carlisle is 2.5 hours if the traffic is OK. Hexham to Carlisle is about 1.5 hours max. So Loch Lomond is beyond the 3 hour limit set by OP. As is the far west of Dumfries & Galloway. Up as far as Edinburgh is OK.

(But as for Loch Lomond, I'd go to one of the sites on the east shore - CCC or Forestry Commission - the Luss one on the west shore is right by a very busy A-road and therefore constantly noisy. No noise on the other side....)


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PersonBOB-D
10/9/2015 at 8:50pm
 Location: LIVINGSTON WEST LOTHIAN
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try barrhill holiday park near Girvan and not far from Galloway Forest


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