New England Bay

Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, DG9 9NX | Telephone: 01776 860 275 | View Map

Enjoy the beach adjacent to site
Visit the Mull of Galloway lighthouse - the southernmost point of Scotland
See beautiful wildlife like Puffins at the Mull of Galloway Nature Reserve
Head to the Mull of Galloway
Visit the Logan Botanical Gardens
Watch spectacular sunrises over New England Bay

Open Dates:
15 Mar 2024 - 04 Nov 2024

Earliest Arrival Time: 1pm
Latest Departure Time: 12pm

Facilities:

• Wi-Fi available
• Wash room / toilets
• Electric tent pitch

Why stay here

New England Bay is a coastal campsite on the shore of Luce Bay, perfect for water sports including swimming and sailing. This peaceful and picturesque location offers direct access to a beautiful beach and provides an ideal base for exploring the Machars and Rhins of Galloway, one of the unspoilt corners of Scotland.

Accommodation at New England Bay

Tent pitches

From: £16.90 per night*

Pitch up under the stars at our New England Bay campsite, one of over 50 locations across the UK. Whether you’re looking to hit the shops on a city break, splash around at the coast or get lost in the highlands, we’ve got a campsite to suit you.

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Site details

*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

Numerous quiet lanes lead to National Cycle Route 73. This route is split into two halves; north and south, with the north section being slightly easier. Head further out to Galloway Forest Park for the 7stanes mountain bike trails, where there are a wide range of routes to suit cyclists of all levels.
Walking

There are plenty of adventurous walks in the local area. Try the Mull of Galloway Trail from Mull to Stranraer, and continue north on the Loch Ryan Coastal Path. A little further afield is Galloway Forest Park, which offers plenty to explore from mountain hikes to woodland walks. For something a little more local, try a circular walk to Port Logan and back direct from site.
Things to try

There are a variety things to do in the area, from watersports to sea angling. Head to the Mull of Galloway, Scotland’s most southerly point, or Castle Kennedy where you can explore the walled gardens surrounding the castle.
Pubs and restaurants

New England Bay offers a remote escape, and as such there aren't many places to eat near to site. We recommend bringing your own food for a barbecue, or if you're up for venturing a little further afield, head north to Portpatrick, about 30 minutes away from the campsite and try the Galloway Bar and Restaurant or Campbells.
Family Days Out

Nature lovers should head to the nearby Mull of Galloway Nature Reserve. Managed by the RSPB, there's plenty to see on the reserve including birds like guillemots and puffins. In the summer, eagle-eyed visitors might be able to see harbour porpoises, dolphins and Atlantic grey seals offshore.

If gardens are more your thing, there are a number of local gardens to visit including the Logan Botanic Gardens. Known as the country's most exotic garden, here you'll discover a range of plants from places like Australia and Southern Africa.