The wind off the Firth of Forth carries the salt tang of the sea across open grassland, and when the skies clear, the light over Lothian feels impossibly wide.
This is proper Scottish farmland camping — space for tents, campervans and caravans on a working farm, ideal for anyone wanting an honest, no-frills base in East Lothian. You're well placed for exploring the coastline, the market towns inland, or simply settling in with a good book and letting the farm rhythms set the pace. Families after elbow room and couples seeking something quieter than the busier coastal parks will feel at home here.
You've got the basics onsite — toilets and showers — and it's the sort of place where you ask about campfires when you arrive rather than assuming. The vibe is uncomplicated and grounded, more about fields and fresh air than facilities lists, which suits some campers perfectly and sends others scrolling onward.
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Local walks within 10 km
4 routes found via OpenStreetMap
John Muir Way (Prestonpans to North Berwick)
Pencaitland Railway Walk
John Muir Way (Edinburgh to Prestonpans)
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Fisheries within 10 km
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- DirectionsThe Filling StationTakeaway 0.1 km~5 min walksandwich
- DirectionsPerkCafe 0.3 km~5 min walkcoffee shop
- DirectionsLongniddry InnPub 0.4 km~5 min walk
- DirectionsBritish LegionPub 0.5 km~5 min walk
- DirectionsSuperfry @ LongniddryTakeaway 0.5 km~5 min walkfish and chips
Data from OpenStreetMap · distances "as the crow flies" · walk times approximate
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