Woodend Caravan and Camping Park

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  • Peaceful family-run site with views over Loch Shin
  • A 10-minute drive from Lairg; good base to explore munros and corbetts
  • Fully-equipped camp kitchen and a launderette on site
Highland lochs are often what brings people to the Highlands and Islands. What keeps them coming back is more than just the stunning scenery – it’s also peaceful and friendly places like Woodend Caravan and Camping Park. Owned and run by Alan and Karen Ross, from whom you should expect a warm Scottish welcome, the small family-run site has simply exceptional views of hills and Loch Shin, the largest loch in Sutherland at 17 miles long. Lairg, known locally as the ‘crossroads of the north’, is just six miles away from Woodend Caravan and Camping Park. Just like the town, the site is a central base to get out and explore the north and west Highlands, which are excellent for hill walking, backpacking, fishing, cycling or riding. This is also a fab place to get stuck into munro and corbett bagging (which might as well be a rite of passage in the Scottish Highlands). Your appetite may be sky-high after so many outdoor activities, and handily, the site has a fully-equipped camp kitchen with a kettle, toaster, microwave and fridge, as well as cutlery, plates, mugs, tea, coffee and sugar, dishwashing sinks and a breakfast bar. The views don’t get cut off in any part of the large camping field, which is on an undulating and gently sloping hill with some reasonably flat areas. The toilet block has central heating and modern showers served by a hot water system; it’s also fully insulated, kept warm by an insulated roof and larch cladding. There’s also a launderette with a washing machine and a dryer on site.

Site type

Tent pitches 64
Touring caravan pitches 64
Motorhome pitches 64
Open now
Opens 1 April
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).

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed 1 Apr to

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0 children
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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 241 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a peaceful, well-maintained site offering stunning views of Loch Shin and the surrounding Highlands. Visitors praised the immaculately clean, modern facilities, including showers and a well-equipped campers' kitchen. The friendly and helpful owners contribute to a relaxed atmosphere, making it ideal for dog walkers and explorers. While some found shower cubicles a little small, the overall consensus is that it's a hidden gem, highly recommended for a tranquil escape.

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What a great find - I…

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Anonymous

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Liked What a great find - I enjoyed the pitch up so much I booked an extra night. Plenty of space, so peaceful with stunning views, clean facilities, everything you need for a great camping experience.

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Anonymous

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Liked Sanitair, uitzicht, vriendelijk ontvangst, uitgebreide info

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Excellent campsite. Facilities very good and…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Excellent campsite. Facilities very good and clean. Will definitely return.

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It is a well-located site with…

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A A. 1 review

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked It is a well-located site with good opportunities to reach different parts of the highlands.
Everything is clean and tidy.
Nothing to complain about.

Disliked As it was not too busy, we didn't have any problems, but a small improvement would be to have extra facilities for dishwashing :-)

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Lovely site, quiet, great views, friendly, dogs allowed

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Charlie B. 2 reviews

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Facilities, toilets, showers, kitchen, washer and dryer.
Friendly site, quiet, spacious and great views.

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A gem of a campsite with…

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linda h. 4 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked A gem of a campsite with wonderful views. Incredibly friendly and helpful owner. Good facilities which are immaculately clean

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 Alessandro C. 1 review

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Spazi curati e blocchi sanitari e cibo ben tenuti

Disliked Scarico acque grigie in corso di sistemazione

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Thank you, Simon, Steph and Jax.

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Anonymous

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Excellent, quiet site on the shore of Loch Shin.
High standard of cleanliness and well set out. Site Team extremely helpful.
Ideal for dog walkers and explorers who wish to get out and see the Highlands.

Disliked Nothing to mention.

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Definitely going back

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Anonymous

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Liked Location, friendly & knowledgeable management, clean & tidy site.

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Absolutely brilliant clean facilities friendly, Alan…

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Andi H. 1 review

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Absolutely brilliant clean facilities friendly, Alan was absolutely brilliant and easy to deal with 100% will be back

Disliked Nothing

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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

Amenities on site

Bath available 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

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

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers

Location

Woodend Caravan and Camping Park

Achnairn

Lairg

Highlands and Islands

Scotland

IV27 4DN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

58.08018°N
4.44608°W

Nearest transport

Coach
27.5 mi Royal Bank of Scotland
Rail
5.7 mi Lairg Rail Station
10.9 mi Invershin Rail Station
11.2 mi Culrain Rail Station
Ferry
29.1 mi Invergordon Port Ferry Terminal
29.2 mi Ullapool Ferry Terminal

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

Ever seen salmon jumping? If not, your first experience might take place at the Falls of Shin (20 minutes’ drive), a waterfall which gained a reputation for its salmon leaping upstream. Perhaps you’re sussing out exactly which lochs to visit after you’ve explored Loch Shin. Loch Craggie (20 minutes), 166 metres above sea level, can be tracked down by a forest trail from Lairg. Loch Merkland (25 minutes), a fair bit larger, has a good selection of walking trails too. If you’re keen for more of an uphill challenge, you might want to eye up Ben Hee (45 minutes). The quickest trail to the summit begins at Loch Merkland… and what a summit it is, as the highest summit in Sutherland (2,840 feet, no less). The views over Loch Merkland are a worthy reward for the climb.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Dornoch 21.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Glenmorangie Distillery 22.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Lairg - Ord Hill Archaeological Walk 4.3 mi

Lairg - The Broch Walk 4.3 mi

Lairg: Raven's Rock Walk 8.3 mi

Rosehall Trails 8.3 mi

Falls of Shin 8.4 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Woodend Caravan and Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Woodend Caravan and Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Woodend Caravan and Camping Park? Ever seen salmon jumping? If not, your first experience might take place at the Falls of Shin (20 minutes’ drive), a waterfall which gained a reputation for its salmon leaping upstream. Perhaps … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Woodend Caravan and Camping Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Woodend Caravan and Camping Park? From £22.50 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.