Scottish Borders CL/CS's?

Pilgrimphil
Pilgrimphil Forum Participant Posts: 97
edited May 2018 in Certificated Locations #1

We are looking for suitable CL/CS type sites in the Scottish Borders area to give us access to Cheviots, Ettrick Forest & the Tweedsmuir Hills.

We are aware that there are main sites for both clubs in this area but would prefer a smaller type site.

Our main requirement for the sites would be hardstanding & electric.

Any suggestions/recommendation would be gratefully received.

 

PilgrimPhil

 

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  • Tinwheeler
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    edited May 2018 #2

    Nelliethehooker's your man for this, Phil. I’m sure he'll be along later.

  • eurortraveller
    eurortraveller Club Member Posts: 6,829 ✭✭✭
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    edited May 2018 #3

    Here's a small site with 16 pitches at Kirk Yetholm - top end of the Pennine Way. I think they have some hard pitches.

  • Vanbirds68
    Vanbirds68 Forum Participant Posts: 149
    edited May 2018 #4

    http://www.bairnkinecottages.co.uk/ - they have a lovely CL with views over the Cheviots, and Wi-fi 

  • Oneputt
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    edited May 2018 #5

     Thanks for that VB, looks like one for the future

  • nelliethehooker
    nelliethehooker Club Member Posts: 13,636 ✭
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    edited May 2018 #6

    There are not a lot, I would also suggest The Bairnkine near Jedbugh. Springlee near Melrose looks fine but we've not stopped there.

    For The Cheviots you might consider saying in Northumberland. There used to be a CL close by the CC's River Breamish site which is a commercial site now Low Hedgeley Farm, which was highly recommended. http://www.lowhedgeley.co.uk/

  • Pilgrimphil
    Pilgrimphil Forum Participant Posts: 97
    edited May 2018 #7

    Thanks for those suggestions.


    We have actually stayed at The Bairnkine before in Oct 2015. It was used as a base to access Kirk Yetholm to be able to walk part of the start [or finish!] of the Pennine Way. I was aware of the commercial site in the village & that could be a good option if we return to that specific area.

    I was more interested in accessing The Cheviots from the south. There is a large site called Clennell Hall at Alwinton which would suit but the £28 per night was a bit offputting [just the principle!] but we may have to “bite the bullet” on that one!

     

    The search will continue!

     

    PilgrimPhil

     

     

  • nelliethehooker
    nelliethehooker Club Member Posts: 13,636 ✭
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    edited May 2018 #8

    PP looking on UK Campsites & 5vans there appears to be no other sites in the area that you require, unfortunately.

  • Pilgrimphil
    Pilgrimphil Forum Participant Posts: 97
    edited May 2018 #9

    Change of plan!

     

    We have decided to just concentrate on The Cheviots this trip.

     

    So we are at Kirkfield Caravan Site in Town Yetholm – 5 nights

    Edinburgh C & MC site for the Tattoo – 4 nights

    Low Hedgeley Farm in Powburn to finish – 5 nights.

     

    At least we can walk straight from the site at Town Yetholm but will have to move the van to get closer when at Powburn

     

    A good compromise.

     

    Thanks for all the suggestions,

     

    PilgrimPhil

     

     

     

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited May 2018 #10

    Glad that you managed to sort out your trip. Enjoy!

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