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Camping and caravan Arrive: 11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

Hillside Tiny Campsite

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Peaceful campsite on Hoy in the spectacular Orkney Islands
Lyness ferry 20 minutes' drive, with bus available
Charging sockets, communal barn and packed lunches available

Off to Orkney? The stunning Isle of Hoy is likely to be high up on your list of places to see – after all, it's home to the spectacular Old Man of Hoy, towering cliffs and an array of sheltered sandy coves. Pitches at this rural site come with outstanding views over land, sea and sky – and with only a tiny number of guests allowed here at any one time, you'll be sure of plenty of space to appreciate it. Hillside Tiny Campsite is in a convenient location 20 minutes' drive from the Lyness ferry pier, which can often be reached from base via a community-run bus if you're coming without a car. This site is modest both in size and in terms of the facilities on offer, but guests staying here can expect access to a well-maintained proper toilet, charging sockets and a communal barn for chilling out with your neighbours. Off exploring? Let the site staff know at least three days in advance and they'll be able to sort you with meals or a packed lunch. A small grocery shop is also available in the village of Longhope, two and a half miles from base. Just a word of warning about getting here: ferry services are limited, so you're advised to check that there's space (on either the car or foot ferry) before booking your pitch at Hillside Tiny Campsite.

Campground type

Languages spoken

English

Features

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 site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundry

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities

Communal fridge

Dump point

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

No hot water

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby

Cycling nearby

Location

Hillside Tiny Campsite

Longhope

Orkney Islands

Scotland

KW16 3PQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

58.80158°N
-3.14758°W

Route directions

From Lyness ferry pier, either catch the community bus (check that there will be a bus meeting the particular ferry that you are planning to arrive on) or, if driving, follow the signs to Longhope. Stay on the road through Longhope until you see a brown Scottish Heritage sign for the Martello Tower. Take the left turn there, drive past Pools Holiday Cottage on your left and Hillside is the next house on the right. If you come by bus it will drop you at the end of the road where the Martello turning is. From here, it is a five-minute walk to the site.

Nearest transport

Rail

32.2 km Thurso Rail Station

36.6 km Georgemas Junction Rail Station

40.2 km Wick Rail Station

Ferry

3.4 km Longhope Orkney Ferry Terminal

4.2 km Flotta Orkney Ferry Terminal

4.4 km Lyness Orkney Ferry Terminal

Airport

22.1 km Kirkwall (Orkney) Airport

39 km 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

Hoy has many brilliant walks and cycle routes across the island and is a well-known wildlife haven – here you might see golden eagles, sea eagles, seals, orcas, otters and hares, among other species. A round the island tour leaves from Longhope (five minutes' drive) if you're looking for a convenient way to learn about local geology, geography, history and wildlife in the same trip. Hoy is also full of fascinating history and heritage – there's a lifeboat museum just outside of Longhope (10 minutes) that's well worth visiting. The island hosted a major military base during both World Wars, so if that's of interest head to the Scapa Flow Museum (20 minutes) to find out more. For outdoor activities, try a hike up to the ancient Dwarfie Stane (or drive there in about half an hour), or head to Rackwick Bay (40 minutes) for the excellent walk to see the Old Man of Hoy. To see lighthouses and take a trip to the town of Stromness, meanwhile, just head up to the ferry terminal at Linksness (35 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Dunnet	24.9 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Thurso	31.2 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The Castle & Gardens of Mey 18.9 km

Skara Brae 29.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

HOY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 21/10/1985) 15.8 km

HOBBISTER (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 29/11/1972) 17.9 km

The Stacks of Duncansby 18.8 km

Dunnet Head – Long Byre – Chapel Geo – Dwarwick Pier – Dunnet Head 19.7 km

Orkney - Stromness and Brinkies Brae 20 km

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

would recommend this campground to a friend

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Great stopping off while visiting island. Rough but add to fun.

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	6
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2022

Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked: Very quiet and access to toilet and laundry, dishwashing. Selection of sheds that you could use if weather imclement.

Disliked: No shower, large enough sink to wash in.

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Does Hillside Tiny Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Hillside Tiny Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Hillside Tiny Campsite? Hoy has many brilliant walks and cycle routes across the island and is a well-known wildlife haven – here you might see golden eagles, sea eagles, seals, orcas, otters and hares, among … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Hillside Tiny Campsite?

Camping and caravan

Arrive: 11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

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