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Clatteringshaws Loch

New Galloway, United Kingdom

Nature

A reservoir in the heart of Galloway Forest Park, a dark-sky park where the Milky Way is easy to see on clear nights. Short trails lead from the lochside car park.

Nearest town
New Galloway, United Kingdom
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
55.0650, -4.2780

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.

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Campsites nearby

  • Loch Ken Holiday ParkCampsite
    16 km from Clatteringshaws Loch
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Creebridge Caravan ParkCampsite
    17 km from Clatteringshaws Loch
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking water
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Glentrool Camping & Caravan SiteCampsite
    19 km from Clatteringshaws Loch
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Creetown Caravan ParkCampsite
    20 km from Clatteringshaws Loch
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesShowersToilets
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  • Castle Cary Holiday ParkCampsite
    20 km from Clatteringshaws Loch
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  • Auchenlarie Holiday ParkMotorhome stopover
    25 km from Clatteringshaws Loch
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in United Kingdom · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Clatteringshaws Loch?

Clatteringshaws Loch is in New Galloway, United Kingdom, at GPS 55.0650, -4.2780. It is about 18 km from Newton Stewart.

Can you camp near Clatteringshaws Loch?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Hensol Estate, about 14 km away; within 25 km there are 18 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Clatteringshaws Loch?

Clatteringshaws Loch is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Galloway: dark skies to the Mull of Galloway.

What is there to see near Clatteringshaws Loch?

Places worth a stop nearby: Caerlaverock Castle (49 km), Mull of Galloway (60 km), Buttermere (87 km) and Honister Pass (93 km).

When is the best time to visit Clatteringshaws Loch?

No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)