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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: April 2009 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: David +Carol |
7 reviews from this member |
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 Difficult to add anything extra to what has already been said. Stayed for a couple of nights en-route north and found it a cracking little place. Ideal for special interest, nature, cycling etc. Again, owners couldn't do more to help and make you feel welcome and we were lucky with the weather. Would use again. 
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| Date of Visit: August 2007 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Freesiafi |
6 reviews from this member |
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A wee gem of a site! Secluded, beautifully peaceful, the perfect place to switch off from the world. Margaret and Hamish wonderful and helpful hosts. Facilities well maintained with lots of little extras, especially for campers, which we haven't seen anywhere else. We had a lovely holiday here.And there are NO midgies, despite the name!
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| Date of Visit: July 2008 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Theresa11 |
1 review from this member |
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We only stayed for one night on this site but the warm and friendly welcome we received from Hamish & Margaret was gt.
The site is quiet but the surrounding scenery is lovely and the red squirrels! Well worth the trip
We shall be using the site again
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| Date of Visit: June 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Sauzie123 |
7 reviews from this member |
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Lovely secluded small site. We saw red squirrels, eagles and herons! Very warm welcome, Hamish even gave us some tape to mend our tent pole which had broken in the wind by Loch Lomond! Pub at Auldgirth is ok, surrounding countryside very pretty. The ground is hard as has been mentioned, you've just got to bash those pegs in with a mallet at an angle. Also could do with an extra loo. But the drying barn (we needed it!), and toaster were very nice touches, as were the laminated walk cards.
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| Date of Visit: May 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Catz |
1 review from this member |
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Lovely site, ground very hard for tent pegs but possible by putting them in at an angle. Warm welcome by Hamish and family. Watching red squirrels at 0600 worth getting up for.
The only problem being one toilet/washbasin/shower on site which makes for long queues when site full. Really quiet.
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| Date of Visit: March 2008 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Peter Davis |
4 reviews from this member |
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Booked for Easter, however we had major problems on our arrival - our van had an electric glitch. Hamish was very helpful and tried to help us solve the problem but we were not able to - so after about an hour we decided to head home and try and sort the electrics out. Can not comment much except to say the site seemed clean, tidy and the toilets were immaculate. Many thanks to Hamish for his help and we will try to visit later in the year.
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| Date of Visit: September 2007 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Shineonyoucrazy |
5 reviews from this member |
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This is a perfect little 'adult only' site in a beautiful setting, surrounded by peaceful woodlands and hills. It's easy to get to and within a short drive of Dumfries. The site owners are really friendly and helpful which is nice. The single toilet and shower are good and very clean. The site also has facilities for campers to cook, wash-up and dine in one of the outside buildings. Pitches are grass and level but beware the ground is very hard! Think campers may struggle a bit.
Some very pleasant walks from the site and plenty do in the area.
We would visit this site again.
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| Date of Visit: August 2007 |
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| Reviewer: Bobtatt |
1 review from this member |
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My wife and I have just spent 10 days at Glenmidge Smithy with Hamish & Margaret and we would just like to say that we would recommend this site as one of our favourites.
It is situated 2 miles from Auldgirth along a minor road and a someonwhat narrow descent into the hamlet of Glenmidge.
this is at the head of the glen towards Dunscore. The scenery around here is oustanding!
Hamish can tell you of all the walks around from 2 miles to 5 miles duration,and is a mine of inspiration as to the local wildlife,
mountain biking in this area is also very good!
The site itself is very level with very good drainage,the shower & toilet are of 1st class quality & cleaned every day.There is also a washing machine and sink area + table & chairs if you are minimalist camping, all in the dry!
There are 2 pubs within 2 miles all serving meals, Dumfries is about 10miles away.a great place to visit. The highland gathering was great fun!
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| Date of Visit: September 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Hamish62 |
1 review from this member |
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Quiet and friendly small site with all facilities. Mountain bike friendly with secure storage, bike wash ,repair area Free hot shower, ideal location for AE Forest, Mabie ahd also Drumlanrig is well worth a try Family friendly Mairi
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