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Ythan Valley Campsite
Smithfield
Ythanbank
Ellon
Aberdeenshire (Browse area)
AB41 7TH
Tel: 01358 761400
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Pitches: 5
Open: 27/04/2026 to 30/09/2026
27/03/2027 to 30/09/2027
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 No Caravans |
 No Motorhomes |
 No Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 No Electric Hookups |
 No Hardstandings |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 No Laundry |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 No Chemical Disposal |
 Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 No Wifi Access |
 Shop <5 miles |
 Bar <5 miles |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <5 miles |
 Wild Swimming <5 miles |
 Indoor Pool <5 miles |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 No Cycle Hire |
 Golf <5 miles |
 Tennis <5 miles |
 Beach <10 miles |
 Watersports <10 miles |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 Riverside Pitches |
 Public Transport <5 miles |
 No Dog Walk |
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Date of Visit: August 2026  |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Family with older children |
| Reviewer: Trinac |
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 We loved this site! It felt immersed in nature, surrounded by fields and trees.
It was very peaceful and quiet, just as we like it.
It’s a simple site but everything has been so thoughtfully done and it was immaculate.
We only met Libby briefly but she clearly cares about her campers, the environment and wider needs in the world. We were very impressed.
Lovely hot shower and spotless wash room.
We didn’t do much, just relaxed and enjoyed the surroundings.
Libby had left a number of walk cards and we did a 5 mile circular stroll in lovely countryside. There’s plenty to do in the vicinity if you want. Good to have a car or bike.
We would definitely return. 
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| Date of Visit: July 2025 |
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| Nights stayed: 3 |
Travelling as: Family with young children |
| Reviewer: Victor |
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This site is a gem! Hidden away behind old buildings, surrounded by fields of wheat and highland coos is a gorgeous meadow with a large mown area and mown paths to hidden pitches dotted with fruit trees, rowan, birch and pine.
It is peaceful, quiet and full of wildlife (yellow hammer, robin, voles, buzzards…). We had the place to ourselves for 2 nights, our daughter enjoyed running along the mown paths, collecting pine cones and hunting for moths.
The views from the site are great, across rolling farmland and wind turbines. The facilities are basic but just what we needed: two loos (twinned with others in India and Tanzania), a hot power shower, sinks and a wash up area. Campers are asked to help keep the facilities clean, and are provided with mops, sprays etc. To use after washing pots, taking a shower and so on. My daughter quickly got into the habit of cleaning up after herself!
There is even a black water carrier which sits in the sun, and heats up during the day providing warm water for pot washing. The owner was very friendly, explained how to use the facilities and offers home made bread and breakfasts on some mornings.
The location is ideal for Ellon, Aberdeen, Peterhead, the Cairngorms and Speyside and there is a petrol station, Co-op etc. About 10 mins away by car.
This is one of the best sites we have visited and would definitely recommend it to others looking for a quieter site with a focus on nature, sustainability and peace and quiet.
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| Date of Visit: May 2025 |
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| Nights stayed: 5 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Samant |
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Fabulous quiet campsite! Stayed her for 5 nights a week or so ago and had the place to ourselves.
Beautiful area and our neighbours were a field of cows with their calves, all very quiet too!
The campsite is basic but lovely, a small site but has everything you need. The shower and toilets are spotlessly clean.
Libby the owner, is super friendly and can give lots of local recommendations, even down to pre-laminated local walks that you can take & bring back for fellow campers to use.
She also has a friendly cat, Quinten. Libby bakes fresh bread with different flavours that you can order the day before and it’s even hand delivered to your tent, still warm.
One tip is to take a wind break and something warm as the north east wind can be very chilly, even in the sunshine.
Excellent location to visit Haddo House, Pitmedden Gardens, Tolqhoun castle, Huntley castle and Fyvie castle, plus lots more!
Highly recommend if you like a quiet, small campsite.
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| Date of Visit: June 2024 |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: With friends |
| Reviewer: Jmmgr1 |
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Lovely quiet setting and very helpful owner.
Very clean and eco friendly.
Most enjoyable break with town of Ellon nearby for provisions.
Beautiful walking area along the river Ythan.
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| Date of Visit: August 2023 |
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| Nights stayed: 4 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: JAW50 |
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Nice small site. Meadow camping area with hideaway pitches in the grass /wildflower area.
Facilities are good and clean but no hot water, so have to boil water to wash and wash up.
Unfortunately, we didn't get a chance to try the porridge, as it wasn't offered whilst we were staying there.
One downside, lots of do's and don't notices which seemed a bit over the top.
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| Date of Visit: August 2023 |
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| Nights stayed: 14 |
Travelling as: Solo traveller |
| Reviewer: Freshair1 |
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Lovely quiet site (while I was there) with clean facilities. Good hot shower but no hot water in sinks or outside washing up area.
Owner very pleasant and helpful.
Not far from the facilities of Ellon & nice river walk to the Formartine & Buchan cycle trail.
Would stay again if visiting the area.
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| Date of Visit: June 2023 |
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| Nights stayed: 3 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: CLM13 |
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This is a lovely campsite which I would be very happy to recommend to anyone looking for a site in the area.
It's very small, essentially in a meadow behind the owner's house, but she only takes a small number of campers so you would never feel crowded.
There is a flat lawn type area then behind that the "hideaway" pitches, we had one of those, they were surrounded by tall grasses and trees and so we're quite a pretty bucolic spot and afforded some privacy.
The setting is very nice: you are surrounded by fields with no other buildings or roads in sight, just a footpath on the other side of the burn that runs along the bottom of the site. There are some curious cows in the next door field who come to drink in the burn, I quite enjoyed watching them.
There's nothing in walking distance but the town of Ellon is a five minute drive and has everything you would need.
The facilities are very basic because it is so small, there aren't any indoor facilities, fridges, power points etc. There is an outdoor roofed cold water washing up station and a "wash house" which contains two toilets and a shower. Please note this is unisex and the toilets are cubicles. It is super clean and the owner seems very organised. I liked the thought that had gone into keeping everything as environmentally friendly as possible.
It is a very peaceful place and ideal for "getting away from it all", I'd be happy to return.
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| Date of Visit: July 2022 |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
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| Reviewer: Millar |
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Had the pleasure of finding this hidden gem. Spotlessly clean site and faculties. Libby was very warm and welcoming.
Loved the fact that there is limited bookings meaning you are not crammed next to anyone else. No one likes to hear the snoring or conversations from other fellow campers!
Well spaced out and you get a wheelbarrow to cart your gear to your desired spot (literally 30 seconds from your car)
If your after a nice peaceful stay in a spotless and beautiful site then book to avoid disappointment
10/10
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| Date of Visit: August 2021 |
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| Nights stayed: 3 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Sslo52 |
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It's like wild camping with tap water and a toilet,
Would definitely recommend.
We had the place to ourselves the first night and only one other person the other two nights
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| Date of Visit: August 2020 |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
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| Reviewer: Minnie |
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We stayed on one of the 2 hideaway pitches, the views were stunning. It was lovely to find a small campsite, it was peaceful, perfect for what we wanted. We were able to use the stream to keep fridge items cool.
The toilets were very clean. There is a choice of 2 showers, we used the indoor one which again was very clean and lovely and warm.
Due to current Covid-19 restrictions, certain things weren't available but this made no difference to our stay at all.
I can honestly say the campsite is perfect and we would definitely stay there again without any hesitation.
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