Fancy organising a cosy get-together? We can help.
Spoke ‘n’ Boot can host events in our byre, with or without accommodation in our neighbouring camping pods.
If you’re organising an event, please get in touch with us to discuss prices and availability.
Call 07999 530095 or 01324 671452 or email: spokenbootfalkirk@gmail.com
P.S. You’ll find images from previous events on our Facebook and Instagram pages.
VisitScotland has been celebrating UNESCO World Heritage Sites across Scotland, including our very own Roman Antonine Wall (a short walk from us at Spoke ‘n’ Boot). Find out more. Watch the video below.
You can also find out more about the Antonine Wall on the official website.
Welcome back to Spoke ‘n’ Boot.
Due to the COVID pandemic, we closed our doors in March 2020 – but are now re-opening at the end of June 2021 and are taking bookings.
You’ll find our contact details at the bottom of every page on this website.
To keep you safe, we’ve taken on guidance from the Scottish Government, VisitScotland and industry advisors. As part of the changes we have greatly reduced our availability and footfall this season.
Please take time to read our special safety page here.
Dogs are welcome. A maximum of two dogs per group are welcome. Please bring your own poo bags and keep the area clean. We make a small additional charge of £2.50 per dog, per day.
If you have questions, please get in touch. Email us: spokenbootfalkirk@gmail.com
The area around Spoke ‘n’ Boot is fantastic for walking and cycling. VisitFalkirk has provided details on local trails on its website.
VisitFalkirk regularly shares tourist information about the Falkirk area on its Twitter feed. Check out https://twitter.com/vfalkirk for updates on attractions and things to see and do.
Central Scotland – including the iconic Falkirk Wheel (a short walk from Spoke ‘n’ Boot) – features in a new promotional film from VisitScotland. Watch it on YouTube.
Holders of special John Muir Way Passports get extra treats for free at Spoke ‘n’ Boot.
If you have one of these prized documents – which cost £5 each – you can opt for an extra bit of pampering.
Choose from:
* a mouth-watering ice lolly on arrival or
* a sleep enducing hot chocolate (with cream and marshmallows if you want), delivered just before you go to bed.
The John Muir Way Passports help walkers and cyclists record their achievements completing the 134 mile coast-to-coast trail. The documents are available for sale at either end of the trail at Helensburgh and Dunbar and at stops along the way. Walkers and cyclists can pop into venues along the route to get stamps to record the successful completion of different sections. Once you have collected all ten stamps you can claim a completer certificate.
More about the Passport here.
Falkirk Council has produced a colourful guide to walks around the Falkirk Wheel and the southern side of Falkirk.
You can download a PDF version here.
You’ll also find a full collection of free, downloadable walks guides at http://www.falkirk.gov.uk/paths
Travel bloggers “Wander In Two” – Jamie Craig and Ivana Kostovich – have praised “Spoke ‘n’ Boot, describing it as “one of the coolest, quirkiest and best campsites in Scotland”.
In a post, they said: “Sandra and Stuart were just the best hosts we could have hoped for. Warm, friendly and attentive. It really felt like we were visiting a family member who wanted to make our stay as comfortable as possible. They had thought of everything so we didn’t have to.
“Whether it was handing us a freshly poured G&T, making sure we had wood for the fire, or ensuring we had enough layers for a cozy night sleep in the pod, Sandra and Stuart were impeccable hosts.”
An acclaimed Scottish-based blogger has described Spoke ‘n’ Boot in glowing terms.
In a post, David C. Weinczok – better known as “The Castle Hunter” – said: “My accommodation at Spoke ‘n’ Boot … was genuinely my favourite place I’ve spent the night in Scotland away from my own bed.”
He said the site had a “a family vibe, perfectly executed rustic style and numerous furry (and feathered) friends about”.
He added that the venue was also located “right on the fringes of the battlefield”.
Read his blog post – including his impressions of local historical attractions – on his website.
The Scotsman has listed Spoke ‘n’ Boot in an article about the best camping locations near Edinburgh.
The paper said the venue – at Greenbank Farmhouse, on the outskirts of Falkirk -provided “cosy accommodation for cyclists, walkers and other adventurers”.
A new promotional film – showcasing the wealth of historic buildings and attractions in the Falkirk area – has been launched.
The movie has been created for VisitFalkirk, the Council-backed body promoting the local area.
It showcases a range of attractions including Callendar House, Falkirk; the Roman Antonine Wall; heritage walks in Falkirk town centre; Blackness Castle and Kinneil House and Museum, Bo’ness.
Click the video below to watch the film and visit www.visitfalkirk.com for more ideas and inspiration.
VisitFalkirk has unveiled it’s latest promotional film, showcasing the area’s attractions at night – including the world-famous Kelpies (which change colour at night).
Watch the film by clicking the graphic below.
Visit the VisitFalkirk website for more inspiration.
Families can enjoy lots of great attractions in the Falkirk area, as this video from VisitFalkirk shows.
Plan your trip and find out more about the locations in the video by heading over to http://www.visitfalkirk.com
Spoke ‘n’ Boot’s Sandra Morrison has been telling The Falkirk Herald newspaper about setting up the “glamping”/camping business on the outskirts of Falkirk.
She said: “Spoke ‘n’ Boot provides Falkirk’s growing number of visitors with a new way to experience all that the area has to offer.”
Read the full article on The Falkirk Herald website.
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