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Solway View Caravan And Camping Site
Balmangan Farm
Ross Bay
Borgue
Kirkcudbright
Dumfries and Galloway (Browse area)
DG6 4TR
Tel: 01557 870206
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Pitches: 15 Hard standing & 20 Camping
Open: 09/02/2026 to 15/11/2026
09/02/2027 to 15/11/2027
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 Tent Pitches |
 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 Rallies Welcome |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 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 |
 Kitchen Facilities |
 Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 No Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar <5 miles |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <1 mile |
 Wild Swimming <1 mile |
 Indoor Pool <5 miles |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 Cycle Hire <5 miles |
 Golf <1 mile |
 Tennis <5 miles |
 Beach <1 mile |
 Watersports <1 mile |
 Boat Launch / Mooring <5 miles |
| Other Features |
 Sea Views |
 Working Farm |
 Campfires Allowed |
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 Coastside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
 Electric Car Charging Point |
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| Date of Visit: September 2012 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Feeblecat |
42 reviews from this member |
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 A lovely small campsite with great views. Pitches are spacious, toilet facilities modern and clean. Some nice strolls direct from site. Nearest shop and pub about a mile and a half away so stock up before you arrive. A great site for families with younger children and couples, perhaps a bit too quiet for families with teenagers. Small playpark. Ideal for us and a site we will definitely return to with our grandson. 
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| Date of Visit: August 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Emma young |
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Me, my daughter and a friend with her son camped here for 3 nights, absolutely stunning views, catching a glimpse of dolphins too one morning which was amazing, the campsite has amazing facilities, the shower blocks were very clean and very nice, campsite extremely well looked after, beautifully situated getting a glimpse of the vast greenery and unspoilt surroundings.
Also whether its a walk to the beach close by or a quick drive to Brighouse Bay you will definitely enjoy the break-taking surroundings. I would definitely recommend this site for families as it is so safe and the children's play area is amazing and we got a lot of peace with the kids being entertained. Will definitely be going back. Very impressed. Oh and the value for money is outstanding.
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| Date of Visit: August 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Cazjo111 |
4 reviews from this member |
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We stayed here twice last year and loved it. Came back this year wondering how we would feel and if it would come up to our expectations. Well it did and more. This site is so special, superb views, excellent facilities and the owners have to be the most welcoming and friendly owners you could hope to meet. We loved the new pitches
The provided BBQ was used a couple of times, we did sit at the provided picnic table a few evenings. A lot of sites could learn from this one. Loved the fact that the owners came round most evenings with firewood to buy for bbqs. We were fortunate to see a school of dolphins one morning, so special. Also saw couple of buzzards. Can't wait to return next year
Only downside for us is children's play area but we are getting on in years and have no kids of our own so found play area bit too noisy,
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| Date of Visit: August 2012 |
Unit: Trailer Tent |
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| Reviewer: Andysdog |
4 reviews from this member |
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As I said to my wife on the first day there, if I was going to plan my ideal camp-site from scratch, this would pretty much be it. I've not much to add to the recent reviews other than to whole-heartedly agree.
It's clear that the owners have put a lot of thought and care into setting the site up and providing what you need without overly sanitising the whole experience.
The washing facilities were always immaculate, even in the worst weather, and the site is very well drained. Yes it's a trek to the nearest shop, but you just make sure you're organised, and there is plenty to do in the local area without having to spend a fortune.
Highly recommended and we're trying to arrange a longer visit next year
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| Date of Visit: August 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Karenina |
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We booked for six nights at Solway View with our two kids aged 7 &8 and our dog. We didn't have hook up and were given a pitch on Summer field which had stunning views over the coastline.
The pitch was a great size and included a fire pit and picnic bench which was a brilliant addition!
The ground was pretty hard when we pitched and the pegs that came with our Vango Maritsa were bending for fun! We will be investing in some better pegs!
Around teatime Neil came round selling varying size bags for fires. We got a £9 bag the first night which turned out so be reconstituted sawdustblocks. These took a while to get going but gave off plenty of heat. To be honest though I do prefer a good wood fire!
There are two toilet blocks on site. One is by the main gate and the other was on summer field next to our pitch. They were both nice and clean with hot water on a push button system. The only complaint I had was in the showers on summerfield there was no holder for your bottles and another hook would have been handy.
Our kids loved the playground and had soon befriended the other kids on site and would play happily as long as you let them get away with!
In the local area we visited The Cocoa Bean Factory and Cream o Galloway Ice cream factory and our two (and us) enjoyed these.
As with most tourist places food and drink can be pricey but I found the admission prices to be worth what you got.
We also had our boxer with us and there were plenty of places to walk him. We did have a bit of a challenge as there were plenty of sheep which he would love to chase given the chance!
Worth a walk were White Bay and Senwick graveyard. Both only 5-10 mins away. We had a whole variety of weather while away from lovely warm sunshine to high winds and torrential rain.
After 6 hours of solid torrential rain Neil did a round of the campsite to check everyone was ok.
On the Wednesday night we had a very windy night during which two tents were flattened and we were grateful for our steel poles. Again next morning Neil drove round to check on everyone. Our tent was dry and at this point with only one night left and more heavy rain and wind forecast we made the decision to pack up early as did some others due to leave the next day.
We had a fab time at Solway View and would definitely go back for another visit!
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| Date of Visit: August 2012 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Guiness00 |
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Nice site in nice location, reasonably priced, toilets excellent.
Several decent beaches in area one being just off site 5 mins walk & brighouse bay 5 min drive away.
Hard standing a little too hard & had some trouble getting pegs in.
Nice big pitches.
Probably not enough to do / see in area for us to return but a must see is the David Coulthard Museum at Twynholm.
Access via road to site good.
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| Date of Visit: August 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Frethouse |
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Just arrived back from seven day stay at this campsite. It is a very spacious campsite with very clean facilities and huge pitches.
There is a good play area and a cookhouse which can be used in inclement weather. It is situated with a nice view and is quite sheltered.
When we stayed there were a lot of families with younger children and understandably the play area could get quite noisy. As our family is now a bit older if we stayed again we would probably ask for a pitch a bit further away from the play area.
There is a washing machine available at the farmhouse and we were charged £5 to use it and then had to dry the clothes afterwards. Personally we found this a bit steep! I would suggest that the launderette in Kirkcudbright would be a better option.
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| Date of Visit: July 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Nealnicki |
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We have just spent eleven nights at Solway View. We enjoyed every minute of our time there. The site owners were most welcoming and helpful and took the time to speak with us each time we met during our stay. Nothing was to much trouble. The pitches were huge and each had its own picnic table and fire pit enabling us to enjoy several evenings around a camp fire. A new facilities block had been open just before we arrived and we found everything to be top class. There was always plenty of hot water.
Although we don't have children of our own it was great to see space for them to play and an adventure playground, which we noted was in use each time we went pass.
Security was good with a gate onto the site which was kept shut at all times when not coming and going.
There was a sink available for dishwashing with hot water next to the new facility. For those rainy days there was also an indoor place available.
The location was simply beautiful with amazing views of the local coast line. The local town was around 5 miles away and provided all the necessary shops.
We will certainly be recommending this site and hope that we ourselves will be able to return some time in the future. It was simply the best location for a quiet, relaxing, restful holiday. WE LOVED IT and wish we could have stayed longer!It is one of the best C&CC sites that we have stayed on
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| Date of Visit: July 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Wtway |
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We loved this site. It was well off the beaten track tho' busy so we were able to stay only 1 night. It's a lovely site with great facilities - a new block opened whilst we were there! The views are spectacular, the owners are very friendly & helpful. Each pitch has its own picnic table & fire area - the farmer (owner) comes along with wood to buy to make a fire every evening. We'll definitely be back!
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| Date of Visit: July 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Martin131166 |
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A very nice site, with a fire pit and picnic table at each area (£9 for a bag of 'logs' from the owner, but it did last us 3 nights).
A pleasant walk to the beach about 10 mins.
Freezer block facility for a donation to charity.
The toilet blocks were excellent but a little crowded for the showers at peak times.
But I would never return because there is no shop on site selling basics, meaning a minimum 10 minute drive, one way for a pint of milk.
But if you can live without a shop, well worth a visit.
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| Date of Visit: July 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Rockfiend |
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We have just returned from a wonderful week spent here at Solway view. From the minute we arrived, to the minute we left, Neil and Patricia could not be more helpful. They are always around to provide as much or as little assistance is required. The site is fabulous. It is well spaced with generous pitch sizes and you have your own good sized space. Also included is a picnic bench and a fire pit, which we used every night with firewood bought for a very reasonable price from Neil (They can even deliver this to you, to save your back). The site facilities are excellent. They include a brand new toilet block in the middle of the site, with showers and washing up facilities, and a cookhouse which is ideal if the weather is not great (beats cooking in a tent hands down every time!) There is also a children's play park, which my kids absolutely love! There is plenty to do for all in the surrounding countryside. Kirkcudbright is about 6 miles away and has a tesco and plenty of shops. Try Polarbites near the harbour for fresh cooked fish and chips. It is in a wonderful setting, overlooking the Solway firth just below. In all, this is a fabulous site, quite probably the best I have ever visited. This is the 2nd time I have been here and will certainly not be the last. Is this the best kept secret? I fear so, but I doubt it will be for long. Congratulations to Neil and Patricia on all that they have done to make this such a fantastic site. Hope to see you again soon.
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| Date of Visit: July 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Stephen1945 |
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One of the best sites I have ever visited in my ten years of touring. Hard standing, electric and facilities all at hand and also our own picnic bench and BBQ with logs from the farm.
There are also lovely walks and a lovely little cove within 5 mins` walking distance where on two occasions, we collected mussels at low tide which were delicious when cooked.
The site is kept in pristine condition by the owners without being aware that the are there. I cant recommend this site highly enough and with very fair prices.
I`ve paid a lot more for a lot less.
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| Date of Visit: June 2012 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Bushes |
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Lovely site, views amazing. Toilet block superb.
Owners very helpful. Site (caravan) provided with hard standing and grass area with a picnic bench and fire pit/barbecue (wood for sale at farm), very good idea. It was quiet in the week, busier at weekend (Jubilee weekend, so not surprising).
Walk to beach from site, farm walks and woodland walks part of site.
Surrounding countryside beautiful, so quiet for walking.
Kircudbright nearby with shops and amazing fish and fish and chip shop.
If you are looking for a site in this area, this is it.
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| Date of Visit: June 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Jewelsm |
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Nothing new to add to what others have commented on. This site is a gem and within two hours of being there, OH wanted to book for the May half term next year. The owners are brilliant and very helpful.
The big thing for us was having campfires and Neil (or his boys) come round in the early evening to sell logs and firelighting kits. The new toilet block is not up and running yet in the bottom field due to delays by the supplier, but will hopefully be ready soon. We were there over the jubilee weekend and didn't queue for showers/toilets.
The cookhouse was very popular providing two four ring burners for campers to use. The local area is lovely, with plenty to see and do and lots of lovely little bays to wander along. The cocoabean factory is well worth a visit if you have children. Our little one loved it and they get to keep the chocolate they make. The showers are a good size and have plenty of pegs to hang clothes on and a seat, as well as somewhere to hang coats and put shoes just outside the showers.
The tents are not pitched ontop of each other and each pitch has its own fire pit and picnic bench/table. There is a small park for the children and plenty of space for them to play ball games. There are several walks from the site, but my little one was sad he never saw a haggis running around.
We are definitely returning next year and would strongly recommend this site.
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| Date of Visit: May 2012 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Outandabout33 |
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We stayed at this site for 8 nights in may and were very fortunate in having brilliant weather all week !
The site is interesting with 3 separate area, s, one for tents, one for wigwams and one for 5 caravans, we were in the latter.
Our pich was very spacious, hard standing with a nice area of grass surrounding it, with good views over the estuary. The shower block seemed very new and was excellent, our only complaint was the shower water flow being on a timer push button ( 12 second flow aprox ).
The site is about 5 mile from kirkcudbright, a nice town by the river, with shops, cafe, s, a few pubs and a tesco.
We had some nice days out in the area with some good walks ( our favorite being kippford and rockcliffe } about 20 mile away from the site. The only thing we struggled to get used to was the opening hours of the pubs. After a nice 5 mile walk we like to have a cold drink and a bit of a snack and we found this a problem because the pubs are closed in the afternoon which surprised us for a tourist area. But we were impressed with the free parking everywhere and also lots of free public conveniences. Made a nice change from England !
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