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Capperkirk
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Capperkirk

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55.496°N, 3.200°W
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The stone building sits quiet in the fells, the kind of place where you wake to birdsong instead of tent zippers.

Capperkirk works for anyone after a solid roof rather than canvas — there's a guest house for those wanting a proper bed and hot shower first thing, plus camping pods if you fancy something in between. Dogs might be welcome, but you'll need to ask ahead. It's open all year, so it suits winter walkers and off-season explorers just as well as summer campers. The location puts you in proper fell country, though the exact setup depends on what's available when you book.

Facilities aren't detailed, so this is one to ring about before you pack — check what's actually onsite and whether you can light a fire when you arrive. It feels like a straightforward, no-fuss base rather than a full-service campsite, the sort of spot that works if you know what you're after and don't mind keeping things simple.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
12°C
Overcast
3 mph
89%
7-Day Outlook
Today
19° / 12°
58%
Tue
18° / 14°
98%
Wed
17° / 13°
98%
Thu
14° / 10°
49%
Fri
14° / 7°
63%
Sat
16° / 10°
61%
Sun
15° / 7°
56%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

2 routes found via OpenStreetMap

Grey Mare's Tail and Loch Skeen Trail

Hiking routeLocal network
9.97 km from campsite

Southern Upland Way (Section A - Portpatrick to Melrose)

Hiking routeNational trail
55.14 km from campsite
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