DUNPHAIL HIKING FIELD GUIDE
Birchwood Nights at Camp Pitch, Dunphail — rustic pitches named for the birds that haunt the trees
A one‑night woodland camping experience at ACE Hideaways with individual firepits, a communal camp kitchen and on‑site adventure activities—this guide helps you arrive prepared.
Birchwood Nights at Camp Pitch, Dunphail — rustic pitches named for the birds that haunt the trees.
Tucked into a secluded birch woodland in Dunphail, Camp Pitch at ACE Hideaways offers a rustic alternative to wild camping: individual pitches named for local birds, heavy‑duty firepits with BBQ skillets, a communal camp kitchen and nearby toilet and shower facilities. The site blends low‑impact comforts—running water at the kitchen, a small reception kiosk with free Wi‑Fi and charging—and the option to book on‑site adventure activities while retaining the quiet of a wooded escape.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Private firepits and evening cookouts
Each pitch includes a heavy‑duty firepit with a BBQ skillet, making open‑flame cooking and campfires a central part of the night under the trees.
Secluded birch woodland setting
The pitches sit within birch woodland and are named for native birds to help identify each spot, providing a sense of seclusion and natural character.
A rustic communal kitchen with essentials
A shared camp kitchen with running water and a two‑ring gas cooker, plus washing up facilities and a nearby toilet/shower block, keeps basic comforts close to the pitches.
What the day feels like
What the stay feels like
Arrival is low‑key: check in at a small reception kiosk and head into the birch stand to find your pitched spot—each bearing a bird name. You set your tent, light the supplied heavy‑duty firepit for cooking or warmth, and rely on the communal kitchen for running water and gas cooking. Showers and toilets are a short walk from the pitches, and staff can connect you with the operator’s adventure activities if you want to add an organized outing to a quiet night under the trees.
THE FIRE
Private firepits and evening cookouts
Each pitch includes a heavy‑duty firepit with a BBQ skillet, making open‑flame cooking and campfires a central part of the night under the trees.
THE WOODS
Secluded birch woodland setting
The pitches sit within birch woodland and are named for native birds to help identify each spot, providing a sense of seclusion and natural character.
THE CAMP KITCHEN
A rustic communal kitchen with essentials
A shared camp kitchen with running water and a two‑ring gas cooker, plus washing up facilities and a nearby toilet/shower block, keeps basic comforts close to the pitches.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this stay suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring torches or lanterns, sleeping bags and personal bedding (not provided) and your own cooking utensils, pots, pans, crockery and cutlery.
The site provides a communal camp kitchen with running water and a two‑ring gas cooker, washing up facilities, toilet and shower block, free Wi‑Fi at reception and power outlets for charging.
Each pitch has a heavy‑duty firepit with a BBQ skillet for campfires and cooking; do not remove firewood from surrounding woods or damage trees.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Are campfires allowed?
Yes. Campfires are permitted in the heavy‑duty firepits provided at each pitch; do not remove firewood from the surrounding woods or damage trees.
Can I bring my dog?
Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead at all times due to arrangements with a local farmer; there is a fee per dog and a maximum number allowed—confirm details when booking.
What facilities are included?
Included: free Wi‑Fi at reception, gas cooking facilities in the communal kitchen, toilet/shower facilities close to the pitches, and a firepit with BBQ skillet at each pitch.
What if I arrive after 19:00?
If checking in after 19:00, there will be a map and check‑in instructions left on the door at reception.
Do I need to tell you my tent size?
Yes; please provide tent size when booking because the operator may need to move spots to accommodate everyone.
Is there a quiet time at night?
For the enjoyment of other guests, the operator asks that noise be kept to a minimum after 10:00 p.m.