Strathclyde Country Park Club Campsite

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February Weekend

Although some road noise could be heard it did not spoil our weekend. Site spotless and Wardens friendly. We came to do some walking and walked some of the Clyde side way, which is easily accessed from the site, both north and south. Also bird life was pretty good too, especially on Strathclyde Loch

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caraid68

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Reviewed on 19/02/2015 21:29

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You cannot ignore the road noise

We visited the site for four nights 13-2-15 to 17-2-15. The site is quite open but as there is no foliage on the trees it may have a different appearance in the summer. We were aware that there may be some road noise before we went, but the road noise was like nothing I have ever experienced on a site and was like being parked in an overnight bay at a motorway services. It is a city site and I suppose we have to remember that. The Loch in Strathclyde park is nice for a walk or cycle. Don't think that M&D's is much of an attraction as it is very run down and not a "theme park". The site is easily accessible from the major roads and access to Glasgow is easy. We recommend a visit to "The Tall Ship" which is an excellent [free entry] museum with parking for only £1. The wardens were very friendly and the facilities were spotless. A bit of a walk to the water points but we can live with that. On the Saturday there was a dreadful noise of model aircraft from just outside the site entrance [I cannot emphasise enough how high pitched and intrusive that was]. I am sorry to say that the road noise will probably mean that we won't return to this site.

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Jim and Isa

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Reviewed on 18/02/2015 11:18

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Disheartened

Being relatively new to caravanning and my wife's first time towing we pitched up on site. At first seemed pretty quiet apart from noise of traffic. Next day we were approached by warden who was pretty perturbed that we had wrongly pitched up. In all fairness we had and apologised for our mistake and offered to rectify. She said to leave things as they were as we had our awning up. The problem was we hadn't left enough room behind caravan for our car and this must be parked along side and not on the grass etc. As my wife came out to see what the problem was she then pointed to our dogs which were tied up and accused one of them of doing the toilet! when my wife looked none of them were and the warden repeated her remark. My wife asked which one the warden pointed and then realised her mistake "oh its not its just sitting" she thought it was poohing. no apologies. My wife then decided to park the car at the gate to eliminate any bad feeling and all the parking spaces are taken by work vans or cordoned off. We only arrived yesterday and my wife cant wait to return home, feel like we have been made to feel like the clampits. on a positive note we have pitched up next to the play park and the kids are loving it and we have yet to explore outside the park with them and the dogs today. Think we have been spoiled by the fantastic park and the most helpful and friendly Pat and Trevour at the Forfar site.

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dannymclean

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Reviewed on 13/02/2015 12:22

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Great all round site.

We have now used this site on 10 occasions since it opened as a club site. The position is perfect for people travelling North and South. There is great access for Glasgow and surrounding area. The loch and park are brilliant for walking and cycling. The site is well maintained and kept perfectly clean at all times. Staff friendly and helpful. Music in the toilet blocks is a great touch by the way!! We will return soon. Thanks to all. RMcD.

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Rabmac

Reviewed on 12/02/2015 23:11

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Clean and tidy site

First visit to Strathclyde and it won't be the last. Facilities are immaculate and wardens very friendly and helpful. Only downside is the noise from the motorway, but temper that with the convenient position and it becomes less intrusive. Toby restaurant about 7 mins walk away for brekkie or dinner. Short drive into Bellshill and there is a park and ride train service straight into Glasgow Central Station. Lots of other amenities within easy reach. Well worth a visit!

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Abbisgrandma

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Reviewed on 12/02/2015 18:48

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Very Convenient

We store our van at this site therefore only took us 10 mins to set up on pitch to meet friends up from beyond the wall It's a lovely well kept site very handy for all the main roads ...and there is the problem ..not helped by the amount of trees that have been chopped to accommodate the new road system ..there is a constant noise in the background ...but once the new trees have been planted oit should improve It is very tidy and well kept and the loch and country park right there with a carvery Toby pub within 5 min walk All in all a very good site for stop overs etc

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championi

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Reviewed on 12/02/2015 17:45

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Close to M74 and convenient for Glasgow

A good location, close to the motorway. Well laid out, amenity blocks well designed and immaculate. Warden helpful and friendly. Excellent accessible dog walk, but hope it doesn't get muddy. Good children's play area. Close to the motorway so plenty of traffic noise throughout the night; perhaps acoustic barriers including trees will help in future.

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NickEales

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Reviewed on 10/02/2015 00:20

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A cold windy January

We had planned to arrive Saturday, but with a Met Office warning in place could not travel till Sunday. Warm welcome on arrival and pitched up in the dark as the we had had to keep travel speed down because of wind. Temperature outside 1°C but inside quickly up to 20°c thanks to Alde central heating but did it rock - the winds increased and bounced us around all night. Monday morning we looked out to get our first view of an immaculate site and we found the central toilet/shower block just perfect. After a day in Glasgow we walked down to the Alona Glasshouse restaurant where we had a first class meal. Tuesday was a trip to Silverburn for a birthday lunch with a quieter evening takeway. With another Met Office warning in place for snow and wind we hitched up on Wednesday in freezing conditions with inclement sleet and got away just after 10am heading across to the east coast before heading south to minimise the weather risk. Will we go back - absolutely but at a warmer time of year. There is a constant low level noise from the nearby M74 and A725 but nothing disruptive. A few photos at https://www.flickr.com/photos/g0cqk/sets/72157649918146068/

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pathfinderne

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Reviewed on 17/01/2015 18:33

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A second visit

We visited Scotland again this New Year to spend it with our son who lives in Glasgow. Last year the site was suffering from heavy rain and the drains couldn't cope. This year no such problems. The wardens were brilliant even clearing the rubbish and checking the blocks on their days off. The facilities are first class and the nearby Loch Is an excellent 5 mile walk. If there is a downside the traffic noise seemed louder this year. We wonder if this is caused by the road alterations and tree clearances between the site and the dual Carraigeway. However after the walking we didn't lose any sleep. Another discovery on this visit was the Toby Carvery situated about 500 yards from the site entrance. Reasonably priced food and no washing up. We hope to visit this site again when it's warm to do some more walking in the area. Roll on the summer.

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Lessmith

Reviewed on 07/01/2015 22:29

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2014/2015 NY visit.

We arrived on 29th Dec in a temperature of -3 deg C and having been rear-ended by a lorry on the M6 2 hours into the 5.5 Hour journey. This was our 3rd visit here, note that we first visited on the opening day and received a glass of champagne and a slice or two of cake. This visit we were welcomed by Mike & Fran who also invited all visitors on New Years Eve to reception for a glass of wine and a mince pie. Whilst Mike & Fran are only there until March I must say they were friendly accommodating, and helpful. The site is ideal as a stop over on your way north or south, but is also good for visiting Glasgow(where I was born) and Edinburgh. We can fully recommend this site to all, and there are excellent dog walks in the country park.

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TobyToes

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Reviewed on 07/01/2015 18:04

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