# Barmagachan — Camping in Kirkcudbright > Tent campsite near Kirkcudbright with sea and hill views, campfires permitted, dogs welcome, minimal facilities but close to Galloway Forest Park and 7Stanes mountain biking. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/kirkcudbright/camping/barmagachan (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Building⛺ Tent Camping # Barmagachan Barmagachan House, Borgue, Kirkcudbright DG6 4SW, UK [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=3055298914773797296&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) **In short:** Barmagachan is a campsite in Kirkcudbright, with pitches for tents. Details checked 26 August 2026 · source: Google Places Tent campsite near Kirkcudbright with sea and hill views, campfires permitted, dogs welcome, minimal facilities but close to Galloway Forest Park and 7Stanes mountain biking. ## About Barmagachan What a fine Dumfries and Galloway spot this is – with sea views over the Solway coast on one side and looking up to the Galloway Hills on the other, Barmagachan is brilliantly set for soaking up the scenery of southwest Scotland. The grass pitches here are scenic and delightfully simple in style. There's very little by way of facilities (no hot water, for instance), but you're welcome to light campfires and bring along a dog for company. Kirkcudbright is about a 10-minute drive for provisions or pub dinners, and it's a similar hop to the popular Cream o' Galloway ice cream parlour for sweet treats. Working up an appetite should be straightforward. The 7Stanes mountain biking areas at Kirroughtree and Dalbeattie are both about half an hour away, as are the hiking trails and stargazing spots of Galloway Forest Park. Golf courses (including a smashing seafront layout at Brighouse Bay), gardens, castles and lovely beaches dot the coastline nearby – plenty to keep everyone busy between campfire evenings under big skies. ## Can I bring...? ⛺ Tent pitches ✓ Yes 🚐 Caravans welcome ✕ No 🚌 Motorhomes welcome ✕ No ✨ Glamping available ✕ No 🛖 Lodges & statics ✕ No ## Facilities 🚿 Hot showers ✓ 📶 Free WiFi ✕ 🏊 Swimming pool ✕ 🛒 Onsite shop ✕ 🎠 Children's play area ✕ 🍖 BBQs allowed ✕ 🔥 Campfires allowed ✕ 🧺 Laundry ✕ 🎣 Fishing ✕ 🛁 Hot tub ✕ ♿ Accessible facilities ✕ 🅿️ Hardstanding pitches ✕ 🍽️ Bar/restaurant on site ✕ Car parking by pitch/unit Family friendly Campfires allowed Dogs allowed all year No dogs allowed No drinkable water point No hot water Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby ## Takeaway & food delivery Handy if you fancy a night off cooking — here's what delivers near this site. ### 🥡 Just Eat — 1 takeaway delivers to this postcode (DG6 4SW) Sadie's Ice Cream and Desserts ★ 5.0 · Desserts, Milkshakes Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on [justeat.co.uk](https://www.just-eat.co.uk/) before ordering, as coverage can change. ## Nearest supermarkets Handy if you're self-catering or need to stock up on arrival. - Tesco, Kirkcudbright 4.6 miles - Co-op, Castle Douglas 12.3 miles - Aldi, CASTLE DOUGLAS 12.8 miles - Sainsbury's, Newton Stewart 16 miles Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © [OpenStreetMap contributors](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). ## Location Barmagachan House, Borgue, Kirkcudbright DG6 4SW, UK [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=54.8190176%2C-4.1580485) [More campsites in Kirkcudbright](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkcudbright/camping) [Book on Pitchup](https://www.pitchup.com/campsites/Scotland/Scotland/Dumfries_and_Galloway/Kirkcudbright/barmagachan/) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Kirkcudbright **County** Dumfries and Galloway **Dogs allowed** ❌ No (unconfirmed) **Electric hook-up** ❌ No 🏨 ### Prefer a hotel nearby? Browse hotels and B&Bs in Kirkcudbright. [Hotels in Kirkcudbright →](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkcudbright/hotels) ### 🏨 Prefer a roof? Stays near Kirkcudbright Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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