Gowanpark is the ideal centre for holidays and camps.
A walk along the banks of the River Clyde, approximately 25 minutes, will take you to the centre of the village.
Gowanpark, offers excellent residential accommodation and camping facilities in a sheltered rural location, approximately 1 mile outside the village of Crossford, in the Clyde Valley.
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The secluded campsite is fully equipped for both unit and patrol camping and can accommodate four patrols and leaders.
Outdoors there is one main altar fire and also 4 patrol fires under shelter. There are four picnic tables seating eight people at each.
The camp shelter provides a small indoor space, toilets and shower together with fridge/freezer and sink unit.
The recently refurbished residential accommodation is fully equipped and sleeps 24 in a centrally heated cottage suitable for any time of the year.
The dormitory sleeps 18, a young leader’s room sleeps 2 and the guider’s room, sleeps 4.
There are 2 showers in the main bathroom with the guider’s room having the benefit of an en-suite.
The kitchen is equipped for all your needs including crockery as well as a dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer.
There is a play fort with chutes and swings for Rainbows and Brownies use only (currently under repair).
At the top of the property, within the wooded area, there is a campfire circle with pit and seating. This area is being developed further and it is hoped to provide additional activities including a trail and a “Night-line” in the near future.
Sensory garden & Outdoor musical instruments will complete the outdoor activities available on site.
Gowanpark is within walking distance of the village of Crossford. A walk along the banks of the River Clyde takes approx. 25 minutes and in the centre of the village there is a play park and a small shop.
New Lanark is only a 30 minute bus journey away, as is M&D’s Theme Park at Strathclyde Park.
Swimming is available at the Carluke Leisure Centre or Lanark Lifestyles Centre.
Gowanpark is also conveniently situated for easy access to the Clyde Walkway – the long distance path from New Lanark to Glasgow.
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Cottage (Per Person Per Night):
Girlguiding South Lanarkshire: £7.50 – Min. Charge per night £100
Girlguiding (Outwith County): £8.00 – Min. Charge per night £105
Other Organisations: £8.50 – min. Charge per night £115
Above changes include use of bedding provided. An initial deposit of £50 is non-returnable in the event of cancellation or the facility not being left clean and tidy. In addition, breakages will be charged for.
Campsite (Per Person Per Night)
Girlguiding South Lanarkshire: £5.00
Girlguiding (outwith County): £5.50
Other organisations £6.00
An initial deposit of £25 is non-returnable in the event of cancellation or the facility not left clean and tidy.
Day/Evening bookings for cottage or campsite:
£20.00 per facility an initial deposit of £10 is non-returnable in the event of cancellation or the facility not being left clean and tidy.
Contact: Emma
Email: Gowanparkbookings@gmail.com
Girlguiding South Lanarkshire members meet across the county taking part in activities ranging from colouring to canoeing, games to grass sledging, swimming to sleepover and partying to pioneering!
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