Dorrery Lodge

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Rural breaks in the far north of Scotland (added by manager 23 Nov 2021)

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  • Remote rural campsite in the far north of Scotland
  • Close to the North Coast 500; 15 minutes' drive from Thurso
  • Spectacular views of Caithness; located halfway up Ben Dorrery
Pitch up at Dorrery Lodge to find your feet in Caithness, whether you're planning on taking on the North Coast 500 or fancy sticking around to explore the surrounding hills and coastline. Located halfway up Ben Dorrery, this elevated campsite has far-reaching views, and on clear days you can see for at least 25 miles – now that'll give you something to daydream about… This large camping field is remote, peaceful and very quiet, with no traffic noise or aircraft noise in the surrounding area (with just the occasional fly-past from the RAF). The field is on the edge of a woodland where you can explore the forest floor, and dogs are allowed as long as you follow the site owner's instructions and keep them on a lead at all times – this is sheep country, after all. If there are any keen anglers in your party, the edge of Loch Calder is about a mile and a half down the road, while to stock up on supplies you're a 10-minute drive from Halkirk's small supermarket and 15 minutes from Thurso's wider range of shops and restaurants. Alternatively, you could stick around on site, where home-cooked breakfast and evening meals are available on request.

Site type

Tent pitches 20

Languages spoken

English

Nearest sites

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby

Location

Dorrery Lodge

Halkirk

Caithness

Scotland

KW12 6YW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

58.4883°N
-3.60249°W

Nearest transport

Rail
1.9 mi Scotscalder Rail Station
5.7 mi Georgemas Junction Rail Station
7.6 mi Thurso Rail Station
Ferry
8.8 mi Scrabster Ferry Terminal
19.1 mi Gills Bay Ferry Terminal
22.1 mi John O' Groats Ferry Terminal
Airport
18.7 mi Wick Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Fishing in nearby Loch Calder (five minutes' drive) is popular with anglers, and there's also the possibility of fishing in Loch Watten (20 minutes) or salmon fishing in the Thurso river (from 10 minutes), subject to the right permits being in place beforehand. There is also birdwatching here all year round, with areas like Puffin Cove (35 minutes) and RSPB Dunnet Head (45 minutes) both very popular options. There are excellent beaches to visit around Thurso (15 minutes), the northernmost town on the British mainland, and you're also within easy driving distance of John o' Groats (40 minutes). The busy port of Scrabster (20 minutes) is close by too, with the ferry crossing over to Stromness on Orkney taking roughly an hour and a half. If you're partial to a tipple, the site owners recommend the Pulteney Distillery in Wick (35 minutes), another scenic town where there are sandy beaches, two historic castles and boat trips that can take you out into the wilds of the North Sea.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Thurso 8.1 mi Sea N/A Good Good N/A
Dunnet 12 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The Castle & Gardens of Mey 17 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

BLAR NAM FAOILEAG (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 19/02/1999) 7.3 mi

Thurso to Castletown 8.4 mi

FORSINARD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/11/2006) 10.8 mi

Dwarwick Pier - Peedie Sands - Dwarwick Pier 12.6 mi

Dwarwick to Castletown 12.6 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Reviews

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Cat was the BEST host. Great sense of humour and loved a…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Meagan K. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Cat was the BEST host. Great sense of humour and loved a chat. Camping in a field is exactly that. It was peaceful and in the middle of nowhere. Midgies being the national animal, means they are there too. Bring the right stuff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

If you want quick stay and not afraid bugs go fo it

Overall 4/10
Location 2
Value for money 4
Accommodation 4
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 2
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Lady very nice. Had welcome pavk with water, sweeties, snacks some. Smidge vipes.had toilet paper and where to wash hands. Little toilet space. Had table for food and bin.

Disliked: A huge amaunt of midges. Couldnt do much outside at all. Sheep poo all over place Grass to big should cut all not just where tent goes. Tent up quick food make and in the tent rest of the evening. Far away from roads hard to find.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very friendly environment, really welcoming. Amazing spot, with beautiful views. Great host.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Very friendly environment, really welcoming. Amazing spot, with beautiful views. Great host.

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  • Does Dorrery Lodge have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Dorrery Lodge dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Dorrery Lodge? Fishing in nearby Loch Calder (five minutes' drive) is popular with anglers, and there's also the possibility of fishing in Loch Watten (20 minutes) or salmon fishing in the Thurso river (from … Read more
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