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

Caravans for hire 1
Tent pitches 50
Touring caravan pitches 40
Motorhome pitches 40
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 Tue, 1 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
Choose your dates
2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 145 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

96% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful site offers stunning views of the lochs and hills, with well-maintained and spotless facilities including powerful hot showers and a campers' kitchen. Visitors highlight the friendly, helpful owners and the freedom to choose pitches. While some mention minor issues like cramped shower cubicles or a lack of phone charging points, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many recommending it for its tranquil atmosphere and excellent amenities.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Ideal for Munros or exploring the far north

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Elspeth C.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Friendly owner, great views, lots of space, ideal location for Munros and well maintained facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place with excellent views across the lochs and hills, very quiet. A…

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10 out of 10
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Calum D.

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great place with excellent views across the lochs and hills, very quiet.
A well presented site, facilities great. The campers kitchen was a real bonus with microwave, fridge and seating.

Recommend to friends Visit again

It's dog friendly, quiet, and peaceful. The owner is so lovely, the…

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked It's dog friendly, quiet, and peaceful. The owner is so lovely, the facilities are fantastic (love that there's a microwave and toaster and kettle), and the location is beautiful. There is signal and it's within an hours drive to Ben Hope. Would definitely recommend

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Would recommend for short stays.

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9 out of 10
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Child friendliness
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Ronan K.

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Clean site, excellent facilities and super powerful showers.

Disliked Noting,

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A room to eat…

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5 out of 10
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Bordas C.

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked A room to eat

Disliked No electric plugs inside to charge phones.
To far from Lairg.

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Very clean, tidy and very friendly staff…

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9 out of 10
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Very clean, tidy and very friendly staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

Not woody Woodside !!

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1 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Toilets looked new

Disliked Storm was forecast and no shelter just electric on a hilly field . No doubt on a sunny day it is nice with views but when you've seen the views up north you just need some sleep. Sorry but just feel Woodside would have had some shelter . £30 is felt a bit steep for a field when we decided to pull in and park somewhere sheltered for free sorry just my opinion .

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From the manager: We are very sorry that you were so disappointed by our campsite you thought it a 1/10.

We are actually called Woodend, not Woodside, and when the site first opened in 1978 it was at the 'Woodend'. I would have thought that from the many photos of our site both on here and on Facebook, google etc you should have realised exactly what you were coming to. Thank fully the 'storm' didn't come to much here but most places in the north of Scotland are windy.

A lot of our visitors tell us that they have enjoyed some wonderful night's sleep here as it is so peaceful.

£30 is a pretty average cost for a pitch with electric, if you had come to tell us you were concerned about shelter, we could have guided you to a more sheltered spot or discussed a refund if you wanted to leave. we are disappointed you have left us such a poor review for dislikes that are completely out with our control.

Great camp site

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10 out of 10
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Robert S.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Gorgeous wee site. Well not so wee actually. Find your own space style (when not on EHU) with gorgeous views all around. Field left unmowed so surrounded by buttercups so it’s like you’re in a meadow. Owner is a lovely helpful guy. Showers and toilets spotless and a nice campers kitchen with a microwave, kettle and toaster!!!!

Oh and my request for sunshine and no midges were met the morning after we arrived so there’s service for you 😉

Worth noting bird watchers will like this too. My Merlin app picked up a few unusual (to me) bird calls including an osprey 🦅

Disliked Nothing. Was one of the best we’ve stayed on

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to write us such a lovely review. We are glad you enjoyed you stay with us.

Overnight stay

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Phillip H.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Well set out, clean and tidy. All amenities close by, warm and clean. Ideal for a longer stay with a washing machine and drying line. Well sign posted from the main road.

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to write us such a lovely review. We are glad you enjoyed you stay with us

Enjoyed the experience very much.

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7 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Christian P.

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked I liked the open space of the camp and the amenities were very clean and modern.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to review us

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

58.07998°N
4.45083°W

Nearest transport

Coach
27.6 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 Ullapool Ferry Terminal
29.2 mi Invergordon Port Ferry Terminal
30 mi Altnaharrie Ferry Landing

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 21.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Glenmorangie Distillery 22.4 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 4.4 mi

Lairg: Raven's Rock Walk 8.2 mi

Rosehall Trails 8.2 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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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:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 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 £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.