Crannich Campsite

From £30 For 1 night, 2 adults 10 6 reviews
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  • Secluded Isle of Mull site 25 minutes’ drive from Tobermory
  • Calgary Beach half an hour’s drive; Duart Castle 35 minutes
  • Dog-friendly site with resident farm animals; close to woodland walks
The rugged landscapes of the Inner Hebrides are yours to explore from Crannich Campsite, a family- and dog-friendly spot on a working farm in the Aros Peninsula, the northern part of the Isle of Mull. For an added benefit, those landscapes come with assorted animal life, including resident Highland cattle, sheep and horses, red deer inhabiting the local forests and the white-tailed eagles, buzzards and hen harriers hovering high up in the skies. The pretty spectacular location in the middle of Glen Aros is another perk: think epic woodland walks, including the circular Cill An Ailean Trail (10 minutes’ drive), which takes you past the graveyards of a medieval chapel. There are more walking and cycling trails around Loch Frisa (20 minutes), plus fishing (with a permit) in the River Bellart. Oh, and you’ll be about 25 minutes’ drive from Tobermory, home of a renowned whisky distillery. The site feels blissfully secluded, and indeed it is – accessed via a private track away from the main road. The rural surroundings (with sweeping views of the glen) and the nicely spaced-out pitches contribute to creating a private and peaceful vibe. There is a toilet and shower block with hot water, plus a separate building with indoor washing-up areas and a drying room, not forgetting other amenities such as electric hook-ups and motorhome service points, plus charging and recycling facilities. If you fancy a barbecue, you can pick up supplies at the nearest shop in Salen (10 minutes), where there’s also a pub, a petrol station and a couple of cafés.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 6
Motorhome pitches 6
Open now

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, 1 Apr to

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff and level pitches

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Colin B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (XL)

Liked: Quiet site with nice views. Limited pitches and well spaced out

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very clean facilities, helpful and welcoming host. Had everything required for our…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Lucie P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (XXL)

Liked: Very clean facilities, helpful and welcoming host. Had everything required for our night stay. Would stay here again

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Excellent, clean facilities along with helpful staff

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
David H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric gravel touring pitch (small)

Liked: Great location - nicely tucked away from the road but within 20 mins drive of Tobermory. The pitches are perfectly flat and there is landscaping around them to improve privacy.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite near Loch Frisa

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric gravel touring pitch (small)

Liked: Pitched amongst the trees and bushes with great views, well laid out, not your typical camp site. Facilities functional and have been advised are to be updated for next year.

Disliked: None as far as the site goes but weather very wet

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Excellent site with clean facilities and friendly owner.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (medium)

Liked: Nice campsite in a lovely location. Owner very friendly. Facilities clean and adequate.

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Very good site. Would happily stay again.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Helen U. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (XXL)

Liked: Huge pitch with the freedom to park on it to suit ourselves. Lovely views, good shelter, friendly owners.

Disliked: Facilities were basic but that did not impact us as we have facilities onboard.

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Features

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

Wild swimming

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

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

Forest

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

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

Farm

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Crannich Campsite

Crannich

Aros

Isle of Mull

Argyll

Scotland

PA72 6JP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

56.53418°N
-6.03857°W

Route directions

Please don’t rely on satnav; instead, enter ‘Crannich’ into Google Maps. To reach the Isle of Mull, you will need to take a ferry from Oban to Craignure, which needs to be booked in advance with Calmac. Other ferry routes to Mull don't require advance bookings and run from Lochaline to Fishnish, or from Kilchoan to Tobermory.

Nearest transport

Rail
23.2 mi Oban Rail Station
25.6 mi Connel Ferry Rail Station
27.3 mi Arisaig Rail Station
Ferry
5.6 mi Ulva Ferry (Mull) Ferry Landing
5.8 mi Ulva Ferry (Ulva) Ferry Landing
5.8 mi Drimnin Ferry Landing
Airport
22.8 mi Coll Airport
25 mi Oban (North Connel) 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

In addition to the Mull Aquarium, with its sustainable catch-and-release policy (residents are let go after four weeks), Tobermory is home to the Tobermory Distillery. This artisanal whisky distillery has been going for more than two centuries, and it runs guided tours and tastings. Lots of wildlife boat trips also set off from Tobermory Harbour. For a day at the seaside, head to Calgary Beach (half an hour’s drive), in a deep bay on the west coast of Mull. Just behind this vast expanse of white sand is Calgary Art in Nature, a woodland sculpture trail. Among its creations are a willow stag, a timber shark and a fairy house in the trunk of a tree. Overlooking the Sound of Mull from a rocky perch is the 14th-century Duart Castle (35 minutes). Check out the family portraits in the Great Hall before visiting the Clan Exhibition, which illustrates the link between the Maclean family (who built the castle) and the Scouting Association.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Ganavan 22.7 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Cycle routes

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

Other

Glen Aros: Isle of Mull 2.2 mi

Ben More on the Isle of Mull 5.4 mi

Dervaig - Glen Gorm, Isle of Mull 6.3 mi

Ardmore Bay: Isle of Mull 6.8 mi

Port Langamull: Isle of Mull 8.6 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.

Want to know more about camping in Argyll?

  • Does Crannich Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Crannich Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Crannich Campsite? In addition to the Mull Aquarium, with its sustainable catch-and-release policy (residents are let go after four weeks), Tobermory is home to the Tobermory Distillery. This artisanal whisky distillery has been going … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Crannich Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Crannich Campsite? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.