Crannich Campsite

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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
Opens 1 April

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 Tue, 1 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

8.7

Overall rating from 67 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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PeacefulRemote location

90% would recommend this site to a friend

85% would stay here again

What customers say

This small, peaceful site offers spacious pitches and stunning views, with wildlife such as peacocks and Highland cows frequently seen. Facilities, including a shower and toilet, are consistently described as very clean and well-maintained. While the single toilet and shower were noted by some as a potential issue during busy periods, many found them adequate. The location is praised as ideal for exploring Mull, with friendly and helpful owners adding to the positive experience. Midges were mentioned as a minor issue during warmer months.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely peaceful site.

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8 out of 10
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Wifi
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Rachelle A.

Electric gravel touring pitch (small)

Liked Lovely peaceful site with lots of trees.

Disliked Only one toilet for the motorhome pitches

Recommend to friends Visit again

Ideal location very clean facilities

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Allison M.

Electric gravel touring pitch (small)

Liked Beautiful location, ideal for Tobermory, very clean facilities, lovely quiet site, beautiful highland cooos and peacocks , lovely view over the fields very friendly owners

Disliked Midges though we were here in July lol
On a 10day tour of Mull, skye and glencoe.. only got bitten here sadly

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quiet site with an abundance of wildlife

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9 out of 10
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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Martin S.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (XXL)

Liked Our pitch was hard standing and big enough to accommodate our caravan, awning and car with a stunning view across the glen. Peacocks and gineau fowl wander around but their noise just adds to the character of the site. Each evening we watched the red deer in the distance. There’s one toilet and one shower for the site which was never an issue. Both were very clean and warm with the shower having excellent pressure. Water points are plentiful and there are satellite hook up points too (never used them). No issues on site for phone signal EE and talk talk for us and my wife loved the resident highland cows. The site is off a single track road, but if you know Mull, the vast majority of the roads are single track. Passing places are plentiful so don’t stress it.
The host is a lovely lady who’s available if required.
The property next door to the site has an honesty box for home baking which was delicious and is a frequent thing across the island.
Weather wise we had it all from heavy rain to 30 degrees sunshine and midges weren’t an issue.
We love Mull and have visited several times though first time to this site. It’s a hidden gem and we wouldn’t hesitate to return.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would definitely use again

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Irena K.

Electric gravel touring pitch (small)

Liked Great little site, very peaceful. Can highly recommend

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

would stay again.

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clare f.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (XL)

Liked Very friendly quiet site. Excellent facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site.

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9 out of 10
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John A.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (XXL)

Liked Location, size of site (small). We have been travelling in caravan for over two months and the shower here was by far the best we have had. Highlands cows and peacocks on site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet. Clean Well away from road noise.…

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Kelvin B.

Standard electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Quiet. Clean Well away from road noise.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site the facilities were kept clean and we’ve booked again

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9 out of 10
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Value for money
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Anonymous

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (XL)

Liked The site was beautiful and there were lots of wildlife around the peacocks and peahens wondered around the site as this is a working farm it was nice to see them they didn’t bother us at all

Disliked It’s not really a dislike we had no problems with it but there is only one toilet and one shower

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good site allowing access to all points around Mull

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (XXL)

Liked Tidy site with good facolities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely rural location. Ideal base for north half of Mull…

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Peter S.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (XXL)

Liked Lovely rural location. Ideal base for north half of Mull

Disliked Small thing - only one toilet and shower & very weak wifi
Big thing - racket made by peacocks at 4 am

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 Wild swimming

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet 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 2020201920182017
Ganavan 22.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

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.

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • 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.
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  • 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.