Help Mountain Rescue — volunteers who run into the storm. They never charge.Donate
Follow us — updates & daily drops
Sign up free · 20 seconds
21,500+ UK campsites · Save favourites · Book in one tap
Sign up
Davidjust joined the camping communityScottjust joined the camping communityFrowenjust joined the camping communityDulasjust joined the camping communityThomasjust joined the camping communityBeckyjust joined the camping communityJaynejust joined the camping communityPauljust joined the camping communityDavidjust joined the camping communityScottjust joined the camping communityFrowenjust joined the camping communityDulasjust joined the camping communityThomasjust joined the camping communityBeckyjust joined the camping communityJaynejust joined the camping communityPauljust joined the camping community
CampCompass
Back to browse
Lothian, Scotland

Rosehip Hideaway

— (0)Price on Pitchup55.911°N, 2.891°W
Campsite
Stock
📷 Unsplash · region-matched

The crunch of gravel beneath your feet and the distant call of curlews announce your arrival at Rosehip Hideaway, where rolling Lothian countryside stretches toward the horizon in patchwork greens and golds. Morning mist clings to the hedgerows before burning off to reveal views that seem to go on forever, while evenings bring that particular Scottish stillness that settles deep into your bones.

This straightforward site welcomes tents, campervans, and caravans, offering an honest camping experience in a region that balances accessibility to Edinburgh's historic streets with genuine rural escape. You're well-placed for exploring the Lothians' coastal paths, market towns, and surprisingly wild corners that many visitors miss entirely.

Facilities are kept simple with toilets and showers covering the essentials, leaving the focus firmly on the landscape around you. Campfires may be permitted depending on conditions, so check when you arrive. The vibe here is unpretentious and grounded—a place where you can properly switch off, with nothing but birdsong and the whisper of wind through the rosa bushes for company.

Ask Camper AI
Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
15°C
Overcast
2 mph
84%
7-Day Outlook
Today
20° / 12°
86%
Tue
26° / 13°
2%
Wed
24° / 15°
0%
Thu
27° / 16°
9%
Fri
23° / 16°
20%
Sat
21° / 15°
61%
Sun
19° / 14°
33%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

4 routes found via OpenStreetMap

Pencaitland Railway Walk

Hiking routeLocal network
3.26 km from campsite

Core Paths

Walking routeLocal network
5.71 km from campsite
Operator: East Lothian Council
Info

John Muir Way (Prestonpans to North Berwick)

Hiking routeNational trail
11.37 km from campsite
Route length: 25 km
Operator: Green Action Trust
Info

John Muir Way (Edinburgh to Prestonpans)

Hiking routeNational trail
13 km from campsite
Route length: 15.75 km
Operator: Green Action Trust
Info

Walk data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Open in Maps uses Google / Apple Maps

Reel a fish near your pitch

Fisheries within 10 km

No named fisheries found within 10 km of this campsite (OSM-sourced). If you know one nearby, let us know in the community thread and we'll add it.

From the Wall

Share your trip
No trips shared for Rosehip Hideaway yet. Be the first — your photos could even feature on this page.
AI Packing List · Pro
Try Pro free for 14 days

Get a bespoke packing list tuned to this campsite's facilities, your party and the forecast — generated on demand by Camper AI.

Outdoor kit · partner deals
  • Teva UK
    Footwear

    Walking sandals & water-friendly footwear — the unsung hero of UK campsite ablution-block runs.

  • Absolute Snow
    Outdoor clothing

    Outdoor jackets, fleece layers and boots — Berghaus, Rab, Patagonia and more under one roof.

  • FINDRA
    Outdoor clothing

    Scottish-made merino wool base layers, cycling kit and hill-walking essentials — built in the Borders to outlast the British weather.

  • Campsites.co.uk
    Campsite booking

    Alternative booking platform — listings for thousands of UK campsites, holiday parks and touring sites.

  • Camping World UK
    Camping gear

    UK's biggest camping retailer — tents, stoves, sleeping bags, awnings and every accessory you forgot to pack.

Partner links — CampCompass UK earns a small commission if you buy. Costs you nothing and helps keep the app free of ads.

Partner Discount Codes · Pro

Verified discount codes from outdoor brands — added by the team as new partnerships go live.

Try Pro free for 14 days
Facilities
Toilets
Showers
Nearby

Pubs & restaurants within 5 km

Data from OpenStreetMap · distances "as the crow flies" · walk times approximate

Campfire threads about this site
No conversations yet. Be the first to share tips or a recommendation.
Field Notes (0)
Your rating
10 more characters to post0 / 2000
No reviews yet. Be the first.
From
See on Pitchup

Made with Emergent