Ruberslaw Wild Woods Camping

Tents-only Borders campsite on the slopes of Ruberslaw: walled garden lawns, woodland pitches with firebowls, and safari tents in the trees.

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Dogs welcome
Campfires
Glamping

Ruberslaw sits in 500 acres of upland above the Rule Water, not far from Denholm. It is for tents only; there are no motorhomes or trailer tents. You can pitch on terraced lawns in a restored Edwardian walled garden, where cars stay in the car park and trolleys carry your kit, or walk up to one of three woodland areas with around six marked pitches each. Every woodland pitch has its own firebowl with a grid for cooking and a bag of logs each night. A single-pitch hideaway, Gledswing Lookout, is for people who want proper solitude.

For glamping there are four large woodland safari tents with a king bedroom, a bunk room, a kitchen and a gas stove, and two smaller two-bed safari tents. Staff move your luggage for you. The Hub has a kitchen with freezers, a washing machine, heated-floor showers and a big fireplace. Dogs are welcome on leads for a small fee. It is about an hour's walk to the top of Ruberslaw Hill and a walk down to Denholm for lunch.

Camp on lawns in an Edwardian walled garden
Woodland pitches each with a firebowl and logs included
Safari tents in the trees with a luggage transfer
Walk up Ruberslaw Hill from the site
Well-equipped communal kitchen in the Hub

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OpenNot known

Arrive / leaveFrom 15:00 / by 11:00

DogsYes

CampfiresIn fire pits only

PoolNot known

ElectricNo

Prices

Prices are shown in the online booking system once you pick dates. A small per-dog fee applies.

The full price list we hold (2026)

Extras

Dog: £0 night (Small fee per dog)

Deposit: A non-refundable deposit is taken at booking

Source: ruberslaw.co.uk, checked 2026-10-20. Always confirm the price when you book.

Places to stay

Walled garden lawn pitch

Pitch

Grass
No electric
For tent

Small, medium, large and very large terraced lawn pitches; choose by tent footprint. Cars stay in the car park; trolleys provided.

Wild woodland pitch

Pitch · 18 of them

Grass
No electric
For tent

Three woodland areas, about six marked pitches each, each with a firebowl and a bag of logs per night. Composting loo and sink in a nearby hut. 15 to 20 minute walk from the car park; ATV kit transfer available for a charge.

Gledswing Lookout (exclusive single pitch)

Pitch · 1 of them

Grass
No electric
For tent

Single remote woodland pitch with its own thunderbox hut, firebowl and logs.

Woodland safari tent

Safari tent · 4 of them · sleeps 4

1 king, bunk beds for 2
Bedding included
Camp kitchen
Gas stove
Own toilet
Fire pit
Dogs OK

Hillside Hideaway, Kestrel's Keep, Roe Deer Rest and Woodland Escape. Camp kitchen with gas hob, rechargeable lanterns, firebowl with logs daily, composting loo hut. Luggage is carried to the tent for you.

Mini safari tent

Safari tent · 2 of them · sleeps 2

2 singles
Bedding included
Camp kitchen
Own toilet
Fire pit
Dogs OK

Drover's View and Pheasant's Folly. Two-ring camping stove, crockery and pans; bring towels.

Rules

Dogs: Yes · on leads
May be refused at some times of year, such as ground-nesting bird season, or if too many dogs are booked
A small fee per dog. Dogs must be on leads, on the hill and in the woods too, and must be booked in.
Fires: In fire pits only · logs sold
BBQs: In the communal BBQ area only
Fires and disposable barbecues only in the fireplace or bowl provided. Logs are included on woodland pitches and in safari tents; extra bags from reception.
Groups: By arrangement
Single-gender groups over 3 need advance agreement; mixed groups of 6 or more should discuss at booking. Online booking allows up to four pitches.
Quiet hours: 22:00 – 08:00
Arrival: From 15:00 until 19:00
By prior arrangement
Vehicles: Cars in the car park
Also: Tents only; no motorhomes, caravans or trailer tents
Also: No cycling in the campsite grounds
Also: No unaccompanied under-18s
Also: No candles, naked-flame lights or paper lanterns
Also: Same-day bookings by phone only; online booking closes the day before