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The Eyrie

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Secluded site with far-reaching views (added by manager 22 May 2023)

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Sheltered tent pitch (added by manager 20 may 2023)

Dog-friendly wild camping site on the Isle of Lewis, in the Hebrides
Stornoway 50 minutes’ drive; Luskentyre Beach one hour and 10 minutes
Walled area with hammock; complimentary free-range eggs and vegetables

Wannabe Bear Grylls with an appetite for adventure ought to book a stay at The Eyrie, a wild camping site with spectacular coastal views on the Isle of Lewis, in the Outer Hebrides. An eyrie is a bird of prey’s nest, usually built high on a cliff. And there are certainly similarities between an eagle’s eyrie and this secluded, elevated spot that is reached via a steep path up a hill overlooking a remote working croft. The pitch sits within the ruins of an old blackhouse, and those ancient stone walls shelter you from the wind and heighten (not that heightening is necessary, since you’ll be the only guests here) the feeling of absolute privacy. In addition to the pitch, you’ll have access to a walled (open-air) ‘lounge’ area with a hammock and a shelf for your cooking stove. Speaking of cooking, you can help yourself to the vegetables and salad greens grown in the polytunnel near the croft, and to the eggs laid by the free-range hens on site. (Because of these happy chickens and the resident flock of Soay sheep, dogs should be kept on the lead at all times while on the croft.) As you explore the surrounding landscape of rugged hills, glens and shoreline, you might also spot less domesticated animals, including stags, eagles and otters. There’s a community shop in Ravenspoint (15 minutes’ drive); if your recipes require particularly exotic ingredients, you can try the supermarkets in Stornoway (50 minutes). By the way, if you need help getting to the site, the helpful owners can arrange a pick-up from the ferry terminal or airport. A walled area with a sink, composting toilet and solar shower completes the picture at this wild camping site.

Site type

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
No charcoal barbecues allowed.
No electric barbecues allowed.
There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

French

Italian

Pitch types & availability

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Non-electric grass tent pitch

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Min 4.0m width x 4.0m depth (13.1ft width x 13.1ft depth) Calculated area: 16.0m² (172.2ft²)

6 people maximum

Multiple Tent allowed per pitch

Pitch size

Min 4.0m width x 4.0m depth (13.1ft width x 13.1ft depth) Calculated area: 16.0m² (172.2ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Tent, (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.
Car 2 included, 2 max.
Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.

Other restrictions

Gazebos not allowed
Awnings not allowed

Arrival days

No availability on our site

Reviews

would recommend this site to a friend

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Getaway on top of the world

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

Marloes J. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: It feels like you're on top of the world, with only sheep, chickens, birds, and an occassional stag for company (probably more if you don't travel with a dog having the time of her life). The host is very accommodating and knowledgable about the history of the island and community. We felt incredibly welcome. For people who don't mind roughing it, this is the place to be!

Disliked: Not a dislike, but good to know: the place really is high up. I would recommend bringing a big backpack and - in case of heavy rainfall - rainboots.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Local produce

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

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

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

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

Public transport nearby

Type

Farm

Pop-up campsite

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

The Eyrie

17a Lemreway

South Lochs

Isle Of Lewis

Hebrides

Scotland

HS2 9RD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

58.02007°N
-6.43739°W

Nearest transport

Ferry

13 mi Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal

15.8 mi Tarbert (Harris) Ferry Terminal

27.9 mi Leverburgh Harris Ferry Terminal

Airport

13.8 mi Stornoway 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

Take a boat trip to explore the Isle of Lewis’s rugged shoreline and resident wildlife. Outfits like Stornoway Seafari, in Stornoway, take you to places like the Shiant Isles (home to colonies of puffins); Seatrek, in Miavaig (one hour and 10 minutes), focuses on the Atlantic coast. The vast white-sand beach at Luskentyre (one hour and 10 minutes) is great for a walk with the dog or a spot of wildlife watching; you might catch a glimpse of seals, dolphins and the occasional roaming pony around here. If you’re into watersports, this is where you can launch your canoe or paddleboard. At the northernmost tip of the island, Comunn Eachdraidh Nis (one hour and 15 minutes) includes a museum with displays related to local industries such as crofting, fishing and weaving. There are also two galleries exhibiting the works of local artists.

Must see

Calanais Standing Stones Visitor Centre 16.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Stornoway Castle Grounds 13.1 mi

Iolaire Monument 13.1 mi

Stornoway Water Mill and War Memorial 13.1 mi

Urgha - Reinigeadal via Old Way 15.7 mi

Loch Airigh - Losgaintir Sands via the Bealach Eor 18.8 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
The site will send you further check-in information 1 day(s) before your arrival.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 1 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Reception

There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
No charcoal barbecues allowed.
No electric barbecues allowed.
Open fires are prohibited.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Payment terms

Does The Eyrie have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is The Eyrie dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near The Eyrie? Take a boat trip to explore the Isle of Lewis’s rugged shoreline and resident wildlife. Outfits like Stornoway Seafari, in Stornoway, take you to places like the Shiant Isles (home to colonies … Read more
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