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Great location, next to Forfar Loch and country park, 1hr walk around loch, loads of wildlife, swans, ducks, herons, rabbits, warblers, buzzards. Great for dog walking, off lead too. Great playing field next door to run around in. Gate near playpark to go out of, but only opened at 9am, which is a bit late for dog walkers, has number code lock on anyway so not sure why its locked as-well.
Toilet block, although dated (will be re-done now caravan club have it, end of season) were still really good, clean, 4 showers but never any queues, in fact never anyone else in? They were NOT scolding hot, push button operated a bit annoying, but still very adequate, the showers were a good temperature, husband said the same. Could do with a better hairdryer which I'm sure will be done, currently a stand under hand dryer type.
Forfar town has a variety of shops, good pet shop and craft shop, small shops. Aldi just round corner from site, or Lidl and Tesco as-well. Petrol station near Aldi and Lidl.
Site, our pitch very level, some bigger than others but all really good size for caravan and awning and car. Loads of water taps, these will be updated too, all had drains for grey water with them. Toilet disposal at toilet block, electric hook-up no problem and tv signal good.
Some leaflets in foyer for tourist info (don't go to Forfar TI at museum less leaflets than on site) Glamis 6miles away, well worth visit, can walk round grounds with dog. Barry Mill NT property, has lovely grounds, can walk dog round. Lunan Bay beach- great- whole beach to ourselves, dog friendly, wide expanse of sand to run around on. Monikie and Crombie country parks good for walks around their lochs. Strawberry heaven, lots of farm shops in area.
Wardens seemed pleasant, apart from checking in and out and a little grass cutting we never saw them.
Will visit again if in the area, maybe a good site to stop off at enroute further north.
Playground off site, we never saw any youths hanging round there really, more on path the other side of site.
A newly acquired Caravan Club site so facilities as expected, of a high quality. Personally a bit close to town.
Loose dog barking at people as they passed and kids kicking balls against the wall nr the toilet block made for a memorable time, plenty of sites in the NE of Scotland so wont be back.
No Internet yet
Grass pitches were fairly level and looked well drained. There were no service points round the site, though there were plenty of water taps no grey water disposal points.Scalding hot showers.
Forfar town centre is only a few minutes walk away and has a good selection of traditional shops and small supermarkets.
Lovely site on the edge of a well cared for country park. We enjoyed many walks around the loch and saw lots of wildlife whilst we were there.
We were a little disappointed with the play park. We knew it was off-site however some of the language used by older children/young adults who liked to hang around there put me off taking my 3 year old there again. He had plenty space to run around and play on site anyway so that was no real problem.
Site is just minutes walk away from Forfar High Street with lots of nice wee shops. Recommend MacLaren's bakery for bridies and empire biscuits! There are also many supermarkets within easy walking distance if you need them.
We found Forfar an excellent base and there was lots to see and do within the surrounding area. I would highly recommend Charleton Farm in Montrose if you are looking for a nice lunch whilst the kids tire themselves out on the Farm's fantastic play area.
As for the site, the toilet block was always immaculate however I found the showers to be far too hot - especially for young children. I was also surprised that in this day and age, the only baby changing facilities were located within the ladies toilets.
These would really be my only criticisms though. The grounds were very well kept and you can see the site is well run and cared for. It was a very relaxing and friendly place to be and we will visit again.
We are new to caravanning and this was our first stay using our caravan. We were very lucky to have great weather when we stayed which makes a difference. We were very impressed with the cleanliness of the toilets and showers (which as a mum is important to me). The kids enjoyed playing on the grassy area in the middle and the nearby park. Wardens were very friendly and helpful. All in all a great start for us and we hope that other sites we stay in will also be to such a high standard. Only criticism is it would be helpful if it was signed more clearly on approach.
Perhaps it was because the school holidays are earlier in Scotland, but the site was busy (but not full) at the beginning of April.
On arrival, the friendly and helpful warden explained the strict speed limit and one-way system round the site. Evidently this does not apply to unsupervised children on bicycles.
He also explained that while it was a Caravan Club site, it was still in need of upgrading.
The site still only has 15 hardstandings although more are planned. The grass pitches were fairly level and looked well drained. There were no service points round the site, though there were plenty of water taps and some grey water disposal points. The toilet block was immaculate, but lacked things such as privacy cubicles for washing or thermostatic controls on the scalding hot showers.
Forfar town centre is only a few minutes walk away and has a good selection of traditional shops and small supermarkets. That's where the good news ends. The centre looks grubby and tired and in need of a good clean up. The traffic is also very heavy.
If you want to take a few days exploring the area, then this is a good base. However, we couldn't share the enthusiasm of some other campers. This could be almost anywhere and the surrounding area has few unique features to recommend it.
This site has been recently acquired by the Caravan Club and is no longer run and operated by the council.
I have visited this site 4 times already this year with another 2 visits planned. The site has a mix of hardstanding and grass pitches, some with water points on the pitch. This will however change at the end of the season I am told to all Hard standing. A new perimeter fence will be built for security and barriers installed some time in the next 6-8 weeks.
Toilet blocks are spotless, as is the washing up area. A credit to the new wardens.
The location is great, A couple of minutes walk sees you into the town centre, where you will find pubs, shops, banks, butchers, bakers etc. An Aldi & Tesco are both within close proximity.
The loch is on the sites doorstep and has a level pathway 2.5 miles all the way round. The playpark is offsite and a favourite with my son.
All in all, a great place to stay and I'm sure it will only get better with all that is planned for it. Book ahead!
The wardens were friendly and helpful, and the toilet block is absolutely spotless with lots of hot water. A real plus point anywhere.
The playpark is off site and only in view of a few caravans so check pitches when you book with small children or you will end up spending all day sitting on a hard park bench in the rain to watch them play and keep them away from the loch.
The loch right outside the fence is a great walk or cycle. We all loved a daily walk around there. It is a site to kick back and relax in, right at the heart of Forfar.
Nice stay, clean and friendly, what more can you ask for as a great base to stay.
Be warned for parents who like to know where their children are, that the playpark is a council one just outside the caravan park and there are only a few pitches that you can see the park from. It is also very close to the loch so unsupervised children is not a good idea.
Apart from that. A surprisingly pleasant caravan site.
Have just spent a few days at the Lochside site. Lovely location, handy for the town and with good walking and cycling nearby. Toilets are very clean, wardens must work incredibly hard to maintain them like that considering how busy the site was. No unaccompanied children allowed in the toilet block which was good.
On the negative side the site would benefit from hard standing pitches. One morning of rain and the awning flooded, although there was no more rain for a couple of days, the mud just kept oozing through the groundsheet. Spoke to a lot of people who had the same experience. I heard the low ground around the loch has always been quite boggy.
The worst experience for us, was the sheer amount of unsupervised children tearing about on bikes in between the cars and caravans. Wardens discourage this but parents need to accept more responsibility for their children. There is a very good playground next to the site as well as excellent sporting facilities to suit everyone nearby.
If there was hard standing, we would visit again but not at peak times
Stayed on this site many a time over the years and never been disappointed. Turn left from the site you are alongside the loch with a good walk all the way round and you arrive back at the sites gate. Turn the opposite way you walk into town where you have shops and pubs and carry out places to suit all tastes. The kids will love the ducks and geese beside the children's playarea and the amount of open area of playfields for to kick a ball or pitch and putt should keep any youngster happy. The toilets are always clean and the wardens that have been on duty while I've been there have always been nice enough. The site has always been very busy any time I've been there so that kind of tells you something.
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
Hardstanding Pitches 
Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
Baby Changing Facilities 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop <1 mile 
Bar <1 mile 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile 
No Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <5 miles 
Wild Swimming <1 mile 
Indoor Pool <5 miles 
No Outdoor Pool 
No Horse Riding 
No Cycle Hire 
Golf <5 miles 
No Tennis 
No Beach 
Watersports <5 miles 
Boat Launch / Mooring <5 miles 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
Lakeside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
Great location, next to Forfar Loch and country park, 1hr walk around loch, loads of wildlife, swans, ducks, herons, rabbits, warblers, buzzards. Great for dog walking, off lead too. Great playing field next door to run around in. Gate near playpark to go out of, but only opened at 9am, which is a bit late for dog walkers, has number code lock on anyway so not sure why its locked as-well. 
