The Purple Pod
Need gas for the stove? We stock it.
One of the main enquiries we get is where to buy gas. It is not allowed in hand luggage, you may not arrive while another stockist is open, or you may simply not know where to get it. We have it here.
- Colemans C300 Performance
- Universal screw-top
- Add it to your booking
We stock Colemans C300 Performance gas with a universal screw-top fitting at reception, so you can pick one up when you arrive rather than hunting for a stockist in the village. Gas cannot travel in hand luggage, which catches out a lot of people flying in to walk the Way.
You can add gas to your booking rather than buying it on arrival. Select it as an extra while you book and we will have it ready for you.
What else does the shop sell?
Food
TentMeals dinners and breakfasts, noodle pots, soft drinks and crisps. Enough to get you through an evening and back on the trail in the morning.
Coffee
Caffia Espresso Crema, bean to cup: espresso, americano, cappuccino, latte, plus tea, hot chocolate and decaf.
Odds and ends
Tent repair kits and plasters, for the two things most likely to go wrong.
Is there hot food?
Yes. Homemade pizza by Altquhur Byre, our neighbours on Gartness Road, is available at Drymen Camping. It is made on a 5-hour fermented dough with homemade marinara sauce: margherita, pepperoni, roasted vegetable, with gluten-free and vegan options.
Order it on site, or pre-order before you arrive by calling, texting or WhatsApping Carolyn at Altquhur Byre on 07980 889790. The pizza is theirs, so questions about your booking still come to us.
Can I cook on site?
Bring your own cooking equipment. The communal area is a sheltered space to prepare and eat food, wash dishes and charge your phone. BBQs are permitted as long as they are not disposable ones. Campfires are not allowed anywhere on site.
Questions about the shop
Where can I buy gas canisters on the West Highland Way?
We stock Colemans C300 Performance gas with a universal screw-top fitting at reception in Drymen, and it can be added to a booking in advance. Gas cannot travel in hand luggage, so it is a common problem for walkers flying into Glasgow before starting the Way.
Is there a shop on site?
Yes. The Purple Pod is our reception and shop, stocking TentMeals dinners, noodle pots, soft drinks, crisps, tent repair kits, plasters, Colemans C300 gas and freshly ground Caffia coffee. Homemade pizza by Altquhur Byre is also available on site.
Can I get a hot meal at Drymen Camping?
Yes. Homemade pizza made by Altquhur Byre, our neighbours on Gartness Road, is available at Drymen Camping: margherita, pepperoni, roasted vegetable, on a 5-hour fermented dough with homemade marinara sauce, with gluten-free and vegan options. Order it on site, or pre-order by calling, texting or WhatsApping Carolyn at Altquhur Byre on 07980 889790.
Can I buy gas canisters at Drymen Camping?
Yes. We stock Colemans C300 Performance gas with a universal screw-top fitting at reception, and you can add it to your booking in advance. Gas is not allowed in hand luggage and other stockists may be closed when you arrive, so we keep it on site.
Walking the Way this year?
The 2027 season runs from Sunday 14 March, with the last night on Friday 8 October and last check-out on Saturday 9 October.