Long Beach Campsite

From £24 For 1 night, 2 adults 2 reviews
Long beach camping (added by manager 31 Jan 2023)

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Long beach camping (added by manager 31 jan 2023)
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Barbecue area and log shelter (added by manager 31 jan 2023)
Pitches with sea views (added by manager 18 jan 2023)
Winter views (added by manager 06 jan 2015)

  • Scenic wild campsite on the Knoydart Peninsula, Highlands and Islands
  • A 20-minute walk to Inverie for bike tracks and whale-watching trips
  • Inverie Bay pitches accessed by ferry or hike; shop 20 minutes’ walk
For truly spectacular sea views, Long Beach Campsite is pretty hard to top. Backed by munros (mountains topping 3,000 feet) and the rugged peak of Sgùrr Coire Choinnichean, the site overlooks Inverie Bay and the Isle of Rum on the remote Knoydart Peninsula, 40 minutes’ by ferry from Mallaig. It’s so remote, in fact, that you can only get there by catching the Mallaig ferry or by walking in from Glenfinnan (two to three days) or Loch Hourn (one to two days). But that doesn’t mean there’s nothing at Long Beach. It’s 20 minutes’ walk from Inverie, the main village, where the Knoydart Foundation – a community charity who bought 17,000 acres of the peninsula in 1999 – runs a shop stocked with Knoydart wild venison and goat, or farmed lamb. In summer, excess produce grown in the local community garden is also available. The wild campsite is run by the Knoydart Foundation Ranger Service, which is funded by pitch fees. Any profit is ploughed back into the site. Grass pitches are set just above the high-tide line, and the few simple on-site facilities include a compost toilet, a log-cabin shelter (for those blowy or rainy days) and a cold drinking-water tap. Fires are permitted in designated firepits, and wood is on hand – be sure to only take what you need. Sociable dogs are welcome, but please pick up after them.

Site type

Tent pitches 50
Open all year
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Vehicles are not allowed onsite. To reach the site, you need to take a ferry from Mallaig to Inverie, which is a 20-minute walk from the site.

Languages spoken

English

Reviews

8

Overall rating based on 2 reviews View breakdown

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Beautiful scenery, right on the beach, free fire wood and a decent…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 6
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Josh R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Beautiful scenery, right on the beach, free fire wood and a decent eco toilet!

Disliked: Only complaint is no waste facilities, obviously a lot of people staying here may have collected rubbish so at least a recycling bin or something would be helpful

Recommend to friends Visit again

A uniquely isolated and beautiful camp site.

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service No rating
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Gavin S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Setting is stunning, wonderful view out to Rhum, and behind into the mountains, beautiful beach, peaceful and chilled.

Disliked: Facilities are basic, as expected and that’s fine, but would be nice to perhaps have more than one tap - one near the loo as well as the one by the washing up area.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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

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

Forest

Lake and/or mountain

Leave the car at home

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

Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Long Beach Campsite

Knoydart Foundation Office

Inverie

Mallaig

Highlands and Islands

Scotland

PH41 4PL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

57.02954°N
-5.66933°W

Nearest transport

Coach
17 mi Shorefront Shelter
17.5 mi Harbour Slipway
Rail
6.3 mi Mallaig Rail Station
7.1 mi Morar Rail Station
9.7 mi Beasdale Rail Station
Ferry
0.7 mi Inverie Ferry Landing
4.2 mi Tarbet (Loch Nevis) Ferry Landing
6.2 mi Mallaig (for Knoydart) 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

The Knoydart Peninsula is good news for walkers and climbers, with a range of mountains and forest trails to roam. The Knoydart Foundation Ranger Service sells guides to local walks for different abilities, and holds guided walks every Tuesday from April to October. If you’d rather explore by car, the rangers can also take you on four-wheel drive tours of the glens. For cyclists, Inverie (20 minutes’ walk) has its own mountain-bike track with moderate and expert options. Anglers, listen up too. Free fishing is available in Glaschoille Loch (also 20 minutes), but you must buy a permit for fishing in Loch Bhraomisaig (40 minutes), Loch an Dubh Lochan (an hour) and Inverie River (half an hour). Kayakers take to the water in Loch Nevis (10 minutes), a sheltered sea loch also popular for swimming and sailing. Inland, Knoydart is a wildlife haven. As a National Scenic Area with wild grasslands and peat bogs, it’s home to white-tailed and golden eagles, tawny owls, otters, pine martens, badgers, pipistrelle bats and deer. Turn to the sea for whale-watching cruises from Inverie, and keep your eyes open at all times to (hopefully) spot minke whales, porpoises, dolphins and seals.

Must see

Treasures of the Earth 24.1 mi

West Highland Museum 25.6 mi

Nevis Range Cable Cars 26.1 mi

Ben Nevis Distillery 26.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Morar - Bracorina - Stoul 5 mi

Glasnacardoch - Loch Eireagoraidh 6.5 mi

Glen Beasdale 9.5 mi

Glen Mama to Loch Mama 9.7 mi

Ardnish Peninsula and Peanmenach 9.9 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.

Want to know more about camping in Highlands and Islands?

  • Does Long Beach Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Long Beach Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Long Beach Campsite? The Knoydart Peninsula is good news for walkers and climbers, with a range of mountains and forest trails to roam. The Knoydart Foundation Ranger Service sells guides to local walks for different … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Long Beach Campsite?
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Long Beach Campsite? From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.