87 Reviews of Red Squirrel Campsite ( Formerly Glenmidge Smithy ) , Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway Campsite. Review score 9/10

Q: Is Red Squirrel Campsite ( Formerly Glenmidge Smithy ) child friendly?

NO, this site is adult only View all facilities

Q: Where is the nearest shop to Red Squirrel Campsite ( Formerly Glenmidge Smithy )?

There is a shop within 5 miles View all facilities

Reviews of Red Squirrel Campsite ( Formerly Glenmidge Smithy )

Red Squirrel Campsite ( Formerly Glenmidge Smithy )
Auldgirth
Dumfries
Dumfries and Galloway   (Browse area)
DG2 0SW
Tel: 01387 740328  or  07766 986464
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Pitches: 10
Open: 24/03/2024 to 30/09/2024
01/05/2025 to 31/10/2025

Rating:

9/10 from 87 Reviews

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No Tents	Caravan Pitches	Motorhome Pitches	Small Campervans
No Glamping Units	No Statics for Hire	No Statics for Sale	Seasonal Pitches
Electric Hookups	Hardstanding Pitches	No Fully Serviced Pitches	Show Full Facilities

Who's it for
Adults Only	Club Members Only	No Rallies	Not Naturist Site
Dogs Welcome	No Dogs Allowed	Groups Welcome	Motorbikers Welcome
Facilities
Toilet Facilities	Hot Showers	Washing Up	No Bathroom
No Baby Changing	No Laundry	Drinking Water	Disabled Friendly
Chemical Disposal	Battery Charging	No Gas Exchange	Recycling Facilities
Kitchen Facilities	Freezer / Fridge	No Motorhome Point	Wifi Access
Shop <5 miles	Bar <5 miles	Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile
Activities
No Playground	No TV Room	No Games Room	No Evening Ents
Fishing <5 miles	Wild Swimming <1 mile	No Indoor Pool	No Outdoor Pool
Horse Riding <5 miles	Cycle Hire <5 miles	Golf <5 miles	No Tennis
Beach <5 miles	Watersports <10 miles	Boat Launch / Mooring <10 miles
Other Features
No Sea Views	Not Working Farm	No Campfires Allowed
No Waterside Pitches	Public Transport <1 mile	Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access

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Date of Visit: August 2019

Unit: Touring Caravan

Nights stayed: 3

Travelling as: Retired couple

Reviewer: Vicbrown

11 reviews from this member

Perhaps 'Glen Midge' is not the best name for a campsite location. Don't let that put you off. We hardly saw a single midge while we were there.

Red Squirrels is the perfect 'back to nature' site, and adult only which adds to the sense of peace and quiet. Do not expect a 'bijoux' campsite - this is good, simple camping, but with all the basics you will require inc Internet access.

Well run by Hamish and his wife ( Hamish is a former site inspector, and once the village blacksmith), this is a lovely place at which to just be quiet and listen to nature. The squirrels did not turn up for us, but this was down to an abundance of new hazelnuts on the trees down the lane.

Access is good. Once you see the 'Red Squirrel signs, just follow them directly to the site.

Hamish and his team are extremely helpful, and always up for a friendly conversation. Don't miss out an the excellent 'crack' ( conversation) - it's part of the hoiday.

Some good fishing to be had locally ( trout and salmon) - ask Hamish for details.

Date of Visit: May 2019

Unit: Touring Caravan

Nights stayed: 2

Travelling as: Mature couple

Reviewer: Denisea

14 reviews from this member

What a fantastic little site! The facilities are immaculate. Great walks from the site.

We enjoyed the walk to the ruined tower and farmhouse. The owners are a lovely couple.

Hamish's honey is delicious - a must buy. Thank you both very much indeed. We certainly hope to return again.

Date of Visit: June 2017

Unit: Motorhome

Nights stayed: 1

Travelling as: Other

Reviewer: Alec Norris

1 review from this member

Well what a little gem of a site this is only stopped 1 night. Its clean and tidy only a few pitches so no real problem queuing as there is only one toilet and shower.

Nice location plenty of walks and wildlife even red squirrels which comes down to feed a couple of times a day. Warden very helpful and informative.

Hope to go back there soon ( £16 for two adults dog and hook-up )

Date of Visit: August 2016

Unit: Touring Caravan

Reviewer: Kiyasmum

19 reviews from this member

We stayed here for a week. It is a lovely wee site. The wardens and owner were very friendly and helpful. Only one toilet and shower which have been described as basic.

As they are tiled on the floor and have a shower board all round I would not call them basic. Plenty of hot water and the shower worked well.

Both are very clean. Site is down a couple of narrow roads but no problem towing. Nice views all round and there are red squirrels on site. Also some nice birds with buzzards over head.

We had never visited this part of Scotland before and loved it. A short walk is needed on the quiet country road to walk dogs.

Date of Visit: August 2016

Unit: Campervan

Reviewer: Topaz1

1 review from this member

This site is the perfect place to relax and unwind. The setting is superb with lovely views of the surrounding hillsides and along the glen. The roads are very quiet both around the site and in this area generally.

You can cycle for miles and only meet a handful of cars. There are also lovely walks from the door and many places of interest if you want to explore the area. On clear nights, the stars are truly breathtaking. There's no light pollution here.

The red squirrels didn't visit the feeding box next to our pitch during our stay this time but the jays did. They've learned how to lift the lid and feast on the nuts which kept us amused.

For a small site, the facilities are superb. The shower and toilet are always lovely and clean and the water is very soft so don't overdo it on the shampoo!

The owner and warden gave us a warm welcome on arrival and they are always available for help or advice. The owner keeps bees and has honey for sale.

This is the third year in a row that we've been here and we'll definitely be back again. Sometimes, when you find a little gem, you don't want to share, just in case there's no space next time you want to visit. However, credit where credit is due.

Date of Visit: September 2015

Unit: Motorhome

Reviewer: Lucysmum

38 reviews from this member

I feel awfully mean saying anything negative about this site as both Hamish and Gary were probably the nicest owners/wardens we have ever come across! Nothing was too much trouble.

But as someone else said there was only one toilet and the shower did have a mind of its own temperature wise. But Gary did show me how to set it once I'd spoken to him about it. Everything was spotless and the washing area was ina big agricultural shed that was very well equipped for campers.

I'm afraid our view wasn't v impressive, the road on one side a big green shed on the other. I couldn't believe how much traffic there was from 5. 30am on a Saturday on this tiny little lane! There were grass pitches in another small area which looked lovely, but with a big motorhome we were directed onto firmer ground.

We thought the area was beautiful, and would definitely come back to explore some more. But whether we would come back to this site, in truth I'm not sure.

Date of Visit: September 2015

Unit: Campervan

Reviewer: Nellyford

2 reviews from this member

Extremely friendly warden and deputy wardens. I even got a wee present.

Good level pitch with EHU.

Beautiful surroundings with easy access to numerous places of interest though narrow roads. The locals reversed all the way back up a lane to let me go forward in my van.

Unfortunately there is only one toilet and one wash basin.

There is only one very poor shower with the temperature having a mind of its own.

The communal wash up and social room is a good extra.

Much too few basic facilities for a site of this size.

Saw a red squirrel though.

Date of Visit: August 2015

Unit: Touring Caravan

Reviewer: The highbury

24 reviews from this member

We would like to say on our stay at this little site it was very outstanding.

The owners Margaret & Hamish were so lovely and not forgetting Helen & Gary who helps around the site. They made us feel very welcome. The site was very clean, the shower and toilets were spotless. The views were outstanding.

The site had everything you needed - washing machine/ freezer/tumble dryer. The friendliness was so warming. People that book this site will not be disappointed. There are nice walks for people that like walking.

Date of Visit: August 2015

Unit: Touring Caravan

Reviewer: Bobcat234

1 review from this member

Just returned from 5 nights at Red Squirrel and would fully endorse all of the previous reviews. We can not speak highly enough of the warm welcome and friendly atmosphere at this absolute gem of a site. We were so pleased to have found this site and will be back to enable wider exploration of this area. The facilities are as described with well thought out personal touches by the owners, Hamish and Margaret, a most engaging and down to earth 'canny folk' you would ever have the pleasure to meet and would make an ideal base for both caravaners and campers, particularly with the use of the alongside barn with 'facilities' and the whole ambiance of this small hamlet as nestling in a part wooded glen ( and not a single midge!).

We spent most of our time road cycling of which this part of D&G is just about as perfect as you can get with well surfaced and traffic free roads, plenty of straight downhills and scenic views. Can recommend glen whisk cafe and also piccolo Italia in nearby moniaive together wth an artisan chocolatier and also Thomas Tosh (cafe) in Thorn hill.

Also cannot recommend highly enough the local supply of honey as facilitated by Hamish ( and his bees).

Date of Visit: July 2015

Unit: Motorhome

Reviewer: Mick-rachel

15 reviews from this member

What a drive to this site - spectacular scenery the whole way. On arrival we were greeted by Hamish (owner - and what a character) and Gary (Warden)

There is so much thought gone into the facilities on this site - toilets, showers, washing up area, washing machine, drying area etc.

When we arrived our motorhome looked like it had been through a mud bath and Hamish allowed us to hose it down and even provided the equipment to do so.

If you are into nature then there is an abundance of wildlife including the red squirrels - yes red squirrels, which visit daily for their food.

This has to be one of the friendliest sites we have visited and our thanks to Hamish and Margaret and Gary and Helen for making us so welcome and sharing your wealth of knowledge with us.

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