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Red Squirrel Campsite ( Formerly Glenmidge Smithy )
Auldgirth
Dumfries
Dumfries and Galloway (Browse area)
DG2 0SW
Tel: 01387 740328 or 07766 986464
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Pitches: 10
Open: 01/04/2026 to 21/09/2026
01/06/2027 to 30/09/2027
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| Who's it for |
 Adults Only |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 No Laundry |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
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 Kitchen Facilities |
 Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop <5 miles |
 Bar <5 miles |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <5 miles |
 Wild Swimming <1 mile |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 Cycle Hire <5 miles |
 Golf <5 miles |
 No Tennis |
 Beach <5 miles |
 Watersports <10 miles |
 Boat Launch / Mooring <10 miles |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: July 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Datman229 |
7 reviews from this member |
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 We chose this site as not never been on adult only site, as we like peace and quiet. (We have children, so done it and have worn the tee shirt). Nice area, though the roads were rather narrow coming and going. Facilities were adequate, the added advantage of an enormous chest freezer and fridge, microwave, it also had a very large barn with large table and bench forms which the back packers used to eat in, you could hang up wet clothing also. Friendly couple and fresh honey to buy. The only thing I would say is on a windy day, the site is rather like a wind tunnel and when its gale force. Hang on to your tents. 
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| Date of Visit: July 2012 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Cwarchc |
29 reviews from this member |
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We only stayed a night on our way back from Skye.
What an amazing little site.
There was only one other pitch occupied.
We had a nice flat pitch with ehu. The facilities are nice and clean, with the addition of books, maps amongst others in a shed at the side.
Hamish and his wife are lovely, really nice people.
You MUST buy some of his honey, it's great.
It is a very quiet site with the added attractions of the red squirrels. Hamish has feeders for them in the trees. They woke us up at 10 to 6 in the morning, banging the lids down on them. They were about half a metre from our caravan, and aren't afraid of people. They just go up the trees and watch you.
It's in a good location for walking and cycling.
We went into Dumfries in the evening, it's 8 miles away.
A wonderful, quiet site with fantastic owners and great value for money.
Don't forget the squirrels
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| Date of Visit: May 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Sozzleduk |
3 reviews from this member |
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A hidden gem! If you are looking for a 'posh' site with shops and entertainment this is not for you. It is for those who appreciate it's beautiful secluded location, it's practical facilities, spotless shower and toilets, and friendly owners.
There is access to a large shed/garage. In it are a variety of appliances for campers use - microwave, kettle, toaster, hob, washing machine.
There is provision for washing and storing bikes. All around the red squirrels play. Fabulous!
The field is flat, and hook ups are available. Would love to go back.
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| Date of Visit: April 2012 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Reviewer: Beachbuscamper |
3 reviews from this member |
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We've just returned from a thoroughly enjoyable night at this wee gem of a site. We were really lucky as the sun was shining the whole time but the location of this site would impress in any weather.
We were greeted with a warm welcome on arrival and given the choice of any pitch as we were the only ones staying that Friday night.
There is a lovely secluded grassy area with elec hook up available as well as harder ground for heavier vehicles.
The facilities were spotless and there is a wealth of local info available inside the campers barn/kitchen/wash-up area.
We also took advantage of the nearby forest track for walking the dog - would recommend this walk as you gain height very quickly (but without much effort) and are rewarded with stunning views.
We will definitely return to this site later this year when we can hopefully stay for longer as there is so much to do in this area.
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| Date of Visit: September 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Missteree |
28 reviews from this member |
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This lovely little site is well worthy of all the other positive reviews it has received.
Warm welcome from Tom, Hamish and Margaret. The other campers were also friendly and cheerful despite the rather dreich weather.
Toilet and shower were spotlessly clean. Shed with cooking facilities was a godsend as someone in the party had forgot to pack the gas!
Although the site is in a rural location, it is not far to the main towns of Dumfries and Galloway.
It is excellent value at £12 per night including electricity and we look forward to a return visit.
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| Date of Visit: September 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Moonfrog |
12 reviews from this member |
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This is a fantastic site, even the bad weather did not spoil our visit, loads of wildlife we were lucky enough to see lots of buzzards, red squirrels and a couple of weasels. Great for dog owners lots of walks.
You must visit the shop in Auldgirth, my husband loved the bacon and haggis buns. Loads to do in the area, and plenty of places to visit.
Hamish's honey is fab you must try some, wish I'd bought more.
Even though there is only one toilet and shower you never had to wait for either, and they are always clean with plenty of loo roll. We will be going back.
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Bizzielizzieuk |
11 reviews from this member |
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Excellent, this camp-site lives up to it's description & reviews!
Amazing views, facilities are clean warm and welcoming. We were lulled to sleep by a bubbling burn and an owl calling and awoken naturally by a cockerel crowing-bliss!
Wonderful night skies!
Thornhill has an excellent Chinese take-a-way, for latecomers, wonderful choice of independent shops in the day, and welcoming locals!
Added bonus of being an 'adults-only' site, and the campers/caravanner's, seemed to all be like-minded, and self-govern themselves, therefore eliminating the need for the site owners to pin up lists of 'do-nots' all round the site.
The morning after we arrived I felt that the everyday stresses of life and work had dissipated!
Finally- Hamish's Honey is well worth the £4 per jar.
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Janereed |
3 reviews from this member |
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This was a fantastic adult only little site with very friendly, easy going owners. We had great weather which always helps but even so site was ideal for us.
Great facilities for size of site including use of a microwave, fridge etc if you want it, very clean toilet & shower, dog friendly & great walks from site. Very reasonably priced.
Not for you if you want peace & quiet but perfect if you do. We leave close by but will certainly be back
Well drained, flat site, with hook up if you want it.
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| Date of Visit: June 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Tetley10 |
9 reviews from this member |
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Stayed for just a night, simply rang the night before and was lucky to get a pitch. Site well signposted and only a couple of miles from main road.
Delightful location, surrounded by hills and woodlands - a real feel of being isolated. Grassed site very well kept and level. Delightful site owner who lives just opposite the camping field.
Good value at £12 for hook up and spacious pitch. Toilet and shower immaculate, also access to a barn with washing/cooking facilities.
We were lent maps and given directions for circular walks starting from the site. Watched buzzards circling overhead in this scenic adult only paradise.
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| Date of Visit: May 2011 |
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| Reviewer: LouH |
9 reviews from this member |
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A lovely site with very friendly and helpful owners. We took up the Spring Fling offer and stayed for £80.00 for the week which was excellent value for money.
Toilet and shower facilities basic and clean, although only 1 of each you were rarely waiting for either.
The barn is a great idea providing storage, drying, refrigeration and cooking facilities. There was also a small library with leaflets and maps of the local area.
Shops about 15 mins away in Thornhill or larger stores in Dumfries a little further.
Excellent walks from the site including a forest walk opposite the site
Owners and site are dog friendly.
An excellent gem of a site for getting away from it all and enjoying some peace and quiet, will definitely return.
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