Strathclyde Country Park Club Campsite

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Good for families

Excellent Site

We have our caravan stored at Strathclyde Park which makes it an ideal site for getting our van ready for the new season and making sure everything still works after the winter. The site is well laid out and very flat. We have never had any issues with levelling on the pitches. There are a mixture of services and unserviced pitches and all are reasonably close to the toilet/shower blocks. The facilities are always clean and up to date. There is plenty to do in Strathclyde Park, it is excellent for walking and cycling with a loop around the loch. M&Ds Theme Park is good for the kids and there are one or two places to eat including the Toby Carvery and Alona Hotel. There are also some good restaurants in Hamilton, Bellshill and Motherwell, which are all close to the site. Strathclyde Park is very handy for getting into Glasgow, you can drive into the city centre within 20 minutes. There are also buses and trains into the town from Motherwell, Bellshill and Hamilton.

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dewfg

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Reviewed on 02/03/2023 08:44

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Good for families

A good stop off, not great for visiting Glasgow

I came here just for one night on my way further north; perhaps one night is not enough to judge a site, but it was my second visit. As on my first visit, I was really stuck by how well kept and how pretty this site is – despite, on this occasion, the beginning of the ravages of autumn. There are a number of nice touches. The site is also very convenient as a stopping off point for those travelling to the further reaches of Scotland, being just off the A74(M). The adjacent country park is also worth a visit – something of an oasis in the suburban sprawl of outer Glasgow.

I don’t think I would recommend it as a place to stay in order to visit Glasgow for those, mostly motorhomers I suppose, who rely on public transport. Reaching a bus is somewhat convoluted albeit that they can be reached without having to negotiate busy roads, there being paths and bridgeways. The nearest railway station is a long walk and a taxi would be better. Ayr is a favourite site of mine, and it is very easy to visit Glasgow by catching the train from there; I would choose that for those wanting to visit Glasgow except it closes in winter (sadly).

The other downside, for me, of this site, is its size. It is exceptionally large. It is a very personal view, but I prefer smaller sites.

Those easily impacted by a bit of traffic noise will also probably not like it here; but this is never an issue for me.

I only met one site manager and to be blunt I found him a tad supercilious, but on that I’ll say nothing more. Mostly, wardens are so kind and helpful.

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Graydjames

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Reviewed on 28/10/2022 15:08

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Rated 4 of 5

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Good for families

Great location, exceptional site maintenance

We stayed here one night mid August on our way north and for two nights now on our way south. The site is very conveniently located for travelling north and south being just adjacent the M74, but some road noise as a result. There is a Toby Carvery less than 10 minutes walk away, but advised to book as it is very busy, and good. The Strathclyde Country Park is literally next door with excellent opportunity to walk, 3.5 miles, or cycle around the Loch as well as other family activities available within the park. What has prompted me to write this review is the high standard that the site is maintained by all the wardens, with some nice decorative touches, but the toilet block facilities are absolutely spotless and exceptionally kept at all times. I expect very good standards from all CAMC sites but these are above and beyond. I have never seen any CAMC site kept to such high standards before, all the metal work looks polished including the aluminium shower wall fixtures. This is clearly an example of the ethos of all the wardens. Well done to all of them.

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royandsharont

Motorhomer from East Yorkshire

Reviewed on 22/09/2022 11:12

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Good for families

One night stopover

We stayed here on Mon 5/9/22 on our way to the Highlands. The park is lovely and the staff were very friendly. We used the smaller facility block close to our pitch which was clean, as expected. There is a good designated dog walk area . We walked down to the Loch and as far as the Roman Bath house remains. It’s a handy site for a stopover. Sadly the road noise did bother me, as my ears never shut off, we were on pitch 8 maybe if we’d chosen the other side of the site the noise might have been less.

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Janet W

Caravanner from Lancashire

Reviewed on 09/09/2022 16:15

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Great City Site

This is a great site for visiting Glasgow from. We stayed two nights and were surprised at how well we slept given the proximity of the motorway. After a short while you seem to just ignore the low hum. Pitches were a great size . Toilets and showers were of the usual club high standard. Staff were welcoming and helpful. Overall a great site that I'm sure we will visit again.

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Gareth Browning

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Reviewed on 18/08/2022 19:15

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Great site just off M74

I was anxious about staying here as others said the site is noisy. It’s not. The motorway is hardly heard. No more than the waves if by the sea. Great site and great location for a stopover or for longer.

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airmale

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Reviewed on 28/07/2022 18:37

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Great Location for an overnight stay

We stopped here for one night on our way to isle of Arran. We knew it was located just off the motorway and that is why we chose to stay here for the convenience. Although people say it is noisy, we did not. In fact we thought it would be more noisy as it is off the motorway. Very friendly staff on arrival and we had a great choice of pitches which were large. Nice walking for our dogs. Immaculate facilities. We would definitely return again.

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poppyruby

Reviewed on 16/07/2022 12:53

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Good location for breaking a long journey

We stayed here on our way home from a Scottish road trip. We spent 2 nights here and did the walk around the country park, which was about 5 miles on mainly good paths. There is a section through woodland which, in June, was swarming with midges, so we were glad we'd covered up with insect repellent! The site itself is a standard club site with gravel pitches and concrete paths. As a wheelchair user, I found it to be largely accessible, though the gravel is always hard to get over. The accessible shower room was great - good size and clean. Others have mentioned road noise. Yes, the site is right next to a motorway on the outskirts of Glasgow, so you can hear traffic but it didn't bother us and we slept well. The birds put up pretty good competition with their loud singing, which was nicer to listen to. The Toby Carvery and the country park are within walking distance but there are no pavements and dropped kerbs are a bit hit and miss, so it wasn't easy getting to either by wheelchair. I had to wheel in the road which wasn't too busy but some drivers weren't driving at sensible speeds. Overall, we liked the site. Probably wouldn't have an entire holiday there but it's great as a stopover to break longer journeys.

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Finnberrys

Motorhomer from East Yorkshire

Reviewed on 25/06/2022 07:00

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Good for families

Good short stay

The site is beside a motorway interchange so is very convenient for a one night stopover. There is a noisy hum of traffic especially around 5 pm. We stayed for a few nights and hated the multilane busy motorway roundabouts in this area of the Central belt of Scotland. We went to the Burrell Collection and enjoyed it. We went to Culross village and enjoyed the National Trust house and the charming village on a hill with tiny cobbled streets. We also visited Hamilton to check out the large M&S food hall and the large Sainsbury supermarket. The site was immaculate. We have our own facilities in the motorhome so did not use the toilets and showers. We thought motorhomes should get a reduction in the fee if they do not use the facilities.

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Cumbrian Explorer

Reviewed on 21/06/2022 13:36

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Rated 4 of 5

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Rated 4 of 5

Good for families

Great Central location for exploring an area packed with culture and history

Great place for exploring this area and for stopovers when heading north or south. Yes, there is road noise, but the site is surrounded by trees and we didn't find it a problem. We tend to be out and about in the day. Facilities were great and the country park is a pleasant add on. I found early morning the best time to walk the lake.

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Stephen Rice

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Reviewed on 13/06/2022 11:42

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