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Scottish Borders

Benone Tourist Complex

4.0 (0)Price on Pitchup55.164°N, 6.870°W
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The morning mist lifts slowly off the rolling Borders hills, and you're waking to the kind of quiet that only comes this far from the city.

Benone suits campers after a straightforward pitch-up in classic Scottish Borders country — tent campers, tourers, and motorhomes all find space here. You're in that beautiful stretch of southern Scotland where green valleys fold into one another and the walking routes seem endless. The complex takes a fairly traditional approach: you'll find what you need without the bells and whistles of glossier sites, and it's the landscape that does the talking.

Facilities aren't detailed extensively, so it's worth a quick call ahead to confirm what's onsite and whether campfires are allowed during your dates. The vibe leans toward unpretentious and peaceful — a place where you pitch, explore the Borders properly, then return to something simple and unshowy at day's end.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
13°C
Overcast
4 mph
81%
7-Day Outlook
Today
17° / 11°
31%
Tue
23° / 11°
4%
Wed
17° / 13°
4%
Thu
28° / 10°
18%
Fri
23° / 17°
59%
Sat
17° / 16°
59%
Sun
17° / 12°
62%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

10 routes found via OpenStreetMap

Lion's Gate Walking Trail, Downhill

Descends 1.6km through National Trust woodland with a steady, occasionally steep gradient. Suitable for older children but not buggies due to uneven steps and natural surfaces. Dogs welcome on leads. Offers atmospheric forest scenery and leads toward Murlough Bay's dramatic coastline – worth it for the peaceful woodland setting and coastal views emerging at the end.

Dogs welcomeWalking routeLocal network
3.6 km from campsite
Route length: 1.6 km
Operator: National Trust
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Earl Bishop's Tree Trail, Downhill

Winds through the historic Downhill Demesne estate with gentle inclines and well-maintained paths suitable for families and buggies. Dogs welcome on leads. The short loop takes you past magnificent beech trees planted by the eccentric 18th-century Earl Bishop, with stunning views across Downhill Strand and towards Mussenden Temple perched on the clifftop. Perfect for a quick nature walk steeped in history on Northern Ireland's dramatic north coast.

Dogs welcomeWalking routeLocal network
3.82 km from campsite
Route length: 1.9 km
Operator: National Trust
Info

Causeway Coast and Glens - 14 - Binevenagh

Climbs steadily to Binevenagh's dramatic cliff-top plateau, rewarding effort with sweeping views across Lough Foyle and the Causeway Coast. The 5km route tackles moderate-to-steep inclines over grassy paths and rocky sections – manageable for older children but not suitable for buggies or very young kids. Dogs welcome on leads. Worth it for the spectacular basalt escarpment and that end-of-the-world feeling at the cliff edge.

Walking routeLocal network
5.24 km from campsite
Route length: 5 km

Dune and Estuary Walk, Portstewart Strand

Meanders through golden dunes and along the dramatic Atlantic coastline, offering stunning views across the estuary. The sandy terrain is mostly flat with gentle undulations through the dune system, making it manageable for older children, though soft sand sections rule out buggies. Dogs welcome on leads. A rare chance to experience one of Northern Ireland's finest beaches and the unique dune ecosystem, with opportunities for paddling and wildlife spotting along the shore.

Dogs welcomeHiking routeLocal network
7.9 km from campsite
Route length: 5.6 km
Operator: National Trust
Info

Inishowen Head Loop

Follows dramatic clifftop paths around Ireland's most northerly point with moderate climbs and exposed coastal sections. The 8km loop tackles grassy headland terrain with some steep gradients, making it unsuitable for buggies and challenging for young children. Dogs welcome but keep on leads near cliff edges and grazing sheep. Rewards walkers with sweeping Atlantic views, seabird colonies, and on clear days, sightlines to Scotland across the narrow straits.

Hiking routeRegional network
9.63 km from campsite
Route length: 8 km
Operator: Irish National Looped Walks
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Pubs & restaurants within 5 km

  • Gas Station Benone
    Takeaway 0.9 km~10 min walkpizza;burger;kebab
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  • The Angler's Rest
    Pub 1.2 km~15 min walk
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  • Temple Cove Coffee Bar
    Cafe 3.1 km~35 min walk
    Directions
  • Al's Coffee
    Cafe 3.6 km~45 min walkcoffee shop
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  • Bob's Bar & Bistro
    Pub 4.2 km~50 min walk
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Data from OpenStreetMap · distances "as the crow flies" · walk times approximate

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