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Cashel Campsite, Loch Lomond

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Prices From £15.30 per night (Two Adults) BOOK NOW
We could simply say our Cashel campsite sits on the shores of Loch Lomond – but it does so much more than that.
Located in an idyllic spot on the east side of Loch Lomond, Cashel campsite offers stunning views across the tranquil waters, incorporating Luss to the west and the mountains that lay either side as well as the surrounding Queen Elizabeth Forest Park.

Cashel campsite embodies all that Scotland has become synonymous with: beautifully wild, diverse landscapes, highland views, forests and of course, Lochs. And, as an open campsite, stay at Cashel and you’ll have unrivalled access to it all.

With direct access to Loch Lomond, campers can launch their boats straight from site or rent a boat nearby, and explore the loch's many islands. 

The West Highland Way passes the entrance to the site, whilst the 974 metre tall Ben Lomond stands in wait at less than two hours away. Even more walking opportunities are offered this side of the loch with the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park and Rowardennan Forest close by. Beyond that, you’re in the Trossachs, so your next challenge is never far away.

There are many attractions close to our Cashel campsite, including Go Country adventure park. Around a 40 minute drive away, Go Country offers a huge range of outdoor activities including cliff jumping, archery, kayaking, orienteering and clay pigeon shooting to name a few.

Everyone should experience Cashel at least once, but we think you will want to come back again and again. Book your camping holiday at Cashel today and you'll see why. 

Facilities available at Cashel Campsite, Loch Lomond


Dogs are more than welcome on site. Facilities include a shop, toilets, showers, a children’s play area, fishing spots, dishwashing, laundry facilities and more.

Directions to Cashel

From the South


  • Take the M8 to Glasgow and follow signs for Greenock.
  • Take junction 30 on to the M898 Erskin bridge, and follow signs for the A82 Dunbarton,Loch Lomand, Trossachs.
  • At the 4th roundabout (Balloch) follow the A811 for Stirling. At Drymen take the B837 to Balmaha Rowardennan. (Please take care as there is a very bad road surface and immediately after the harbour in Balmaha there is a very sharp right hand corner with a very steep uphill slope).
  • Cashel is situated on the left 3 miles after Balmaha (1 mile past Milarrochy bay).

From the North West

 

  • Take the A82 South from Crianlarich through Tarbut towards Alexandria.
  • At the roundabout take the A811 towards Stirling.
  • At Drymen take the B837 to Balmaha Rowardennan. (Please take care as there is a very bad road surface and immediately after the harbour in Balmaha there is a very sharp right hand corner with a very steep uphill slope).
  • Cashel is situated on the left 3 miles after Balmaha (1 mile past Milarrochy bay).

From the East and North East

 

  • Take the M9 to Stirling junction 10 and follow signs for the A811 Erskin Bridge into Drymen.
  • At Drymen take the B837 to Balmaha Rowardennan. (Please take care as there is a very bad road surface and immediately after the harbour in Balmaha there is a very sharp right hand corner with a very steep uphill slope).
  • Cashel is situated on the left 3 miles after Balmaha (1 mile past Milarrochy bay).

Public Transport at Cashel

Bus

Provider: SPT Bus
Website: www.spt.co.uk
Route number: 309
Your nearest stop: Balmaha
Estimated distance: 3.5 miles

Train

Provider: Scotrail
Website: www.scotrail.com
Nearest station: Balloch
Estimated distance: 15 miles

Trains leave from Glasgow Queen Street Station to Balloch every half hour and the journey time is 30 minutes. Balloch is the end of the line.  

At Balloch change to the bus (309)

There is also a bus from Glasgow Buchanan Street to Drymen. 

Our Cashel campsite is set within a truly stunning area of Scotland – Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. With such a great location comes a whole host of outdoor activities and plenty more things to see and do.

Here are a few ideas to get you started:

 
shutterstock_315754691Hill House
Visit one of Scotland's National Trust buildings. Originally owned by Charles Rennie Mackintosh who was a Scottish architect, designer and artist.

8 Upper Colquhoun Street, Helensburgh, Argyll, G84 9AJ
Tel: 01436 673900
Free Admission for National Trust Scotland Members


Dumbarton Castle - FeatureDumbarton Castle
Visit the history of Dumbarton Castle, great for a family day out visiting one of Scotland's landmarks.


Castle Road, Dumbarton, Dunbartonshire, G82 1JJ
Telephone: 01389 732 167


Mugdock Country ParkMugdock Country Park
Immerse yourself in history at Mugdock Country Park. Lots to offer for all ages, with play areas and orienteering experiences.


Mugdock Country Park, Craigallian Road, Nr. Milngavie, G62 8EL
Telephone: 0141 956 6100


Oak Tree InnThe Oak Tree Inn
Stop off at the Oak Tree Inn for a quick bite or a full meal on your adventure round the Loch.


Balmaha, Glasgow, Stirling, G63 0JQ
Telephone: 01360 870 357


Go COuntry - FeatureGo Country Adventure Park
There are lots of activities around the park, from fishing, orienteering, gorge walking, hill walking and much much more.



Telephone: 01877 387750 


Rowardennan HotelRowardennan Hotel Resturant
Visit Rowardennan Hotel that hosts two bars, beer garden and locally produced food.



Rowardennan Hotel, Rowardennan, G63 0AR
Telephone: 01360 870273


Loch KatrineLoch Katrine
Explore the beautiful landscapes along the Loch Katrine. From cruises to bicycle rides there are many ways to view the beautiful scenery of the Trossachs.


Trossachs Pier, Loch Katrine, Stirling, FK17 8HZ
Telephone: 01877 3763156


birds on perches at the loch lomond birds of prey centreBird of Prey Centre
Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre is located in the natural woodland. With purpose built housings, it is an ideal setting for nearly 40 Birds of Prey & Owls.



Ben Lomond Way, Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, G83 8QL


The-Devils-PulpitThe Devil's Pulpit
Did you know that not too far from Glasgow and Edinburgh in Scotland is a beautiful moss covered, 100ft deep gorge, through which flows an almost ruby coloured river?

The Devil's Pulpit A809 Dumgoyne, Glasgow G63 9QL



For Rainy Days


sting ray at sea lifeSea Life Aquarium
Explore an amazing underwater world and take a fascinating journey through 7 themed zones, including the Tropical Ocean Tunnel.


Loch Lomond Shores, Ben Lomond Way, Balloch,
West Dunbartonshire, G83 8QL

The-Buchanan-ArmsThe Buchanan Arms Hotel, Drymen
With fantastic leisure facilities, this hotel provides a great indoor get away with day passes to use the facilities available.  

Address: Buchanan Arms Hotel, 23 Main Street, Drymen, Glasgow, G630BQ
Tel: 01360660943

 

Glasgow-Science-CentreScience Centre, Glasgow
Three floors of awesome hands on science, exhibits to fascinate all ages and plenty of indoor adventures right in the heart of Glasgow!

Address: 50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow, G51 1EA
Tel: 0141 420 5000



 

Prices From
£15.30 per night (Two Adults) BOOK NOW

At a Glance

  • Toilets and showers available
  • 168 pitches
  • Hardstanding and electric hook up available
  • Pets welcome
  • West Highland Way passes the site entrance
  • Open 1st March - 21st October 2019
  • View our pricing guide and seasonal dates

Contact Details

Phone bookings: 024 7642 3008
Cashel Campsite, Loch Lomond Cashel Rowardennan G63 0AW
01360 870234

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Whilst the location is wonderful the facilities were under par and expensive. There had been allot of rain prior to our visit, so the poor cleanliness condition of the toilet block could be forgiven. we checked in to a hardstanding pitch only to discover my error and lack of electric hookup...i spoke to the staff and was charged an additional £14.60 for two nights hookup on top of the £70 I'd already payed. It felt like we were being penalised for asking on the day, a total of £84.60 for a van, two kids and two adults is the most I've ever payed for a campsite!! Disappointing to say the least.
Unit Type: RV Motorhome
Excellent
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This was such a lovely campsite with all of the amenities you need to make the experience better. Staff where welcoming and very helpful Great time had by all. Make sure you have midgie repellant with you😂😂😂💜
Unit Type: Tent
A total mess
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On arriving the guy on reception was rude, all other staff were very nice. Roads around site full of holes and as it was raining day before then they were full of water, which left our caravan in a mess. All bins overflowing, we were there 3 days and each day was the same. Had fun in the water with our kayak. If your not going for water sports I would use this site.
Unit Type: Caravan
very nice place
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absolutley lovely place to stay we had 3 nights and was great fun, even though it did rain throught the nights and 1 day but thats not their fault :D again pack plenty of sprays for midgies cos they can be quite annoying but again nothing the camp can do its nature. very nicely laid out for the tents i thought just choose where u want ur tent pitched and hope u get in a flat spot. has nice shower and toilet blocks few washing machines and a tumble drier, good little park for the kids and plenty of ducks walking about. would deffinatley stay again or another site in the area very scenic views and lovely walk around the hills.
Unit Type: Tent
Good & Bad points.
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Good points, Really pretty site located on the shore of Loch Lomond. Nice shop on site. Lot`s of great walks on the door step. Ton`s of wildlife. Met some good people doing the West Highland Way. Bad points. 15% incline followed by a 12% incline road upto to site. You need a vehicle with some umff if your towing. Lot`s of midges and ticks. (we took 6 off our border collie). The site wardens can be quite abrasive, but for the most-part were helpfull. Old shower block could do with an update. Those niggles aside, I would stop again if in that area.
Unit Type: Caravan
Excellent site
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We stayed here for 5 nights and had a great time. The loch was just at the bottom of the campsite
Unit Type: Tent
Unhelpful staff, noisy, shabby.
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The only saving grace for this site was it’s location on the side of the loch otherwise I’d avoid it all costs. The staff, well one in particular was extremely unhelpful and deliberately misleading - we asked for the nearest pub/restaurant and she said 20 mins drive or 2.5 hours walk in either direction when there was a very nice pub and restaurant only 2.6 miles and 5 mins in one direction and another 4.0 miles in the other. Why be so misleading? Then when we were about to leave the battery was flat on our van, the same lady was in reception when we asked for some help with jumpleads, she said they had them but the guy who did it was out on site and she couldn’t contact him I asked if I should come back a bit later and she’s said no as he was very busy. How unhelpful,is that? I said dI would sort it myself so 4 hours later when the breakdown van arrive we were off after a two minute jump start. A wild party on the shores of the loch took place on the Friday night with a group of drunken local Scottish youths(you could tell by their accent) This went on till 1am and it appears the only people on the whole site who didn’t hear them were the wardens. Then on the Saturday all you could hear were speedboats, jet skis and water skiers racing up and down the loch till sundown, like being on a race track. The site is very shabby with all the gravel roads around the site deeply potholed and which fill up with muddy water when it rains. The toilet blocks are desperately in need of some TLC bithnoutside and in. Won’t be back!
Unit Type: Camper Van
A Quarry
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At first booking we were confused about this being a Caravan & Camping Club site. It is an "affiliated" site apparently, it makes sense now. This is the worst site we've been on, poor drainage meant swampy grass, luckily we were on hardstanding with a mud border complete with splintered wood edging. We were treated to first of all dusty conditions due to the weather and lack of road surface then a bit of rain turned the site into a muckfest complete with various sized of potholes to cover your vehicle and caravan in muddy water. The potholes, I guess, were there to slow drivers down because in the stretches of "road" that were flat there was no regard of speed awareness on site, I even shouted at someone to slow down. Time off work is precious and spending hard earned money on this type of holiday is not on. If I could post pictures of the "road" I would.
Unit Type: Caravan
Great fun
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We were out in our boat visiting all the islands on loch Lomond took a walk up the hill great views of the loch , been at this campsite before and definitely be back ,had a fantastic time ,many thanks to all the staff Jo & John
Unit Type: Caravan
Absolutley fab
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Stayed at cashel. Good weather, company, and refreshments. Views stunning. Site well presented. Had a brilliant week. Walking, kayaking, and cycling. Will dofinatley go back. My only criticm is to use the mirrors in the shower block you have to be 4ft tall. No good for 6 footers.
Unit Type: Caravan