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
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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

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 205 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-maintained site is praised for its peaceful location, stunning panoramic views, and exceptional cleanliness, particularly its modern toilet and shower facilities. Visitors highlight the friendly and helpful owners, spacious pitches, and well-equipped campers' kitchen as significant positives. While some mention limited nearby amenities and occasional windiness, the overall sentiment is highly positive, with many expressing a desire to return.

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Nice site. Owners and staff very…

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John F.

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Nice site. Owners and staff very friendly and helpful. The facilities were modern and very clean. Lovely views from the site over Loch shin. Great base for exploring the highlands. Will be back.

Disliked Nothing.

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Excellent site

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Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked This was a lovely campsite. Very quiet and peaceful. Toilets were clean and staff very friendly

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Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Schöne, ruhige Lage auf einer Anhöhe mit Blick über den See

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Super !

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Josselin P.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Accueil agréable et amical, emplacement plat, au calme et sanitaires très propres, je recommande

Disliked Rien

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Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff and level pitches

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Alan B.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Clean and tidy toilets and pot wash area.
Very thoughtful to place toaster, kettle and microwave in that area and dish washing kit. A nice tidy site with clean hard standing and grass areas. I would visit again.

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Brilliant site for panoramic views

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Paul H.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked What a fantastic view, if you want to camp and have a panoramic view of the hills and mountains, watch the sun go down and see millions of stars in a dark sky you will enjoy this site. Clean modern facilities including a well equipped camp kitchen and even laundry facility. The site owner is helpful and friendly.

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Liked the facilities ; clean showers…

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patrick b.

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Liked the facilities ; clean showers , kitchen/washing up area.
Small friendly site in beautiful surroundings.

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We would use this campsite again.

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Fiona M.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Friendly owner. Good facilities - everything you's need, like basic kitchen and washer/dryer. Location pretty remote and quiet with nice views. Loos/showers spotless. 10 minute drive in to Lairg, which is a lovely wee town.

Disliked Outside 'drying' area of showers too small. Probably a woman problem as we need so much stuff. No hairdryer.

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Clean facilities good value

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F T.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely welcoming site clean and tidy
Not far from Lairg decent food at the Pier

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Lovely well kept site with a…

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Linda D.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely well kept site with a lovely welcome from the guy on reception
Some nice walks from the site for the dog along a farm track
Toilet and showers we're excellent loads of hot water and powerful

Disliked Not a dislike but you do need a car to get any where as it is very remote but peaceful

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L accueil Le site et sa…

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Chantal L.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked L accueil
Le site et sa vue

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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

58.07998°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.

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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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