Forfar Lochside

Why stay here

Placed on the water’s edge of Forfar Loch, within the boundaries of Forfar Country Park, is our Angus site. Access rural walks at neighbouring lochs, explore castles, trek across the glens or head to the raggedy cliff-lined shores and sandy bays, just 30 minutes away by car.

Family days out

If you love wildlife, the enclosed estuary at Montrose Basin Wildlife Centre is home to thousands of wild birds which are worth seeing. You could also meet the resident horses, ponies and donkeys at Redwings Mountains Horse Sanctuary.

For more outdoorsy activities, Monkie Country Park has a woodland adventure playground, walking trails and water sports equipment available to hire.

For a touch of history, Explore Captain Scott's Antarctic expedition ship the RRS Discovery at Discovery Point, where there are interactive and multimedia displays. Glamis Castle (6 miles from us) is the Queen Mother’s childhood home where you can have a guided tour and look around the exhibition rooms.

Facilities on site

• • Wi-Fi available*
• • Wash room / toilets
• • Dish washing area
• • Laundry facilities
• • Playground
• • Car parking
• • Pitches are: grass with electric
• • Site shop: Yes and supermarkets within walking distance

*FREE Wi-Fi service is available in your accommodation for basic browsing and reading emails. For a faster service, you have the option to upgrade to a premium package for a fee of £5 a day or £15 a week. The free service is available on unlimited devices, the premium package is limited to one device at any one time.

Activities & experiences nearby

• Cycling

  There are some fabulous scenic trails, woodland routes and hilly climbs suitable for all ability levels, including the Forfar, Aberlemmo and Letham circuit and the Angus Route. Look up local cycling trails and mountain bike routes on the Visit Angus website.

  Our nearest Cycle Network Route is number 1, Dundee to Arbroath – view Sustrans route map.

• Walking

  Part of the Cairngorms National Park is the Angus Glens: Glen Clova, Glen Isla, Glen Prosen and Glen Esk. They’re a 30 to 40 minute drive away but so worth it for hill-walking across the stunning landscape.

  For local walks, enjoy a 2.5 mile stroll around the water at Forfar Loch County Park. Alternatively, from the town centre you can walk to the war memorial on Balmashanner Hill.

• Things to try

  Windsurfing equipment; canoes; kayaks, sailing dinghies and paddleboards can all be hired out at Monkie Country Park for fun on the water. 

  For group activities like quad biking, archery and clay pigeon shooting, the Auchterhouse in Dundee is only 11 miles away.

  A little closer to home is the local crazy golf course and if it’s a rainy day, visit Forfar Indoor Sports for some disco ice skating and roller skating.

• Pubs and restaurants

  Drive just 5 minutes to The Osnaburg, one of the oldest pubs in Forfar for classic pub grub and live music. Also The Castle Club is a great option to taste heart-warming, locally produced and homemade food.

  For homemade cakes and lunch bites, the pond-side Murton Trust Farm Tearoom is a must.