Hillside Auckengill Campsite
From £29 For 1 night, 2 adults
- Small, peaceful tourer site with sea views at Auckengill in Caithness
- On the North Coast 500 driving route; John O’Groats 10 minutes’ drive
- Grass pitches surrounded by grazing animals; pub five minutes’ drive
Site type
10
10
This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
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. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Reviews
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Small but perfect site.
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Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked: Beautiful peaceful site with stunning views. Host was very friendly.
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The views, peacefulness, and the wonderful hoasts Cheryl and Andrew. This is…
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Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked: The views, peacefulness, and the wonderful hoasts Cheryl and Andrew. This is a fabulous wee site which has been well planned and thought out.
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely feedback, looking forward to seeing you both again. Safe travels Cheryl and Andrew x
A lovely site. Great views. Facilities being improved. Do not dismiss.
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Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked: Great location just off the NC500. Lovely people - Cheryl is very helpful. We even had ice cream brought to us despite the inclement weather. Facilities basic. Toilets being plumbed in as we left. Very clean and tidy site.
Disliked: What you see is what you get. Did not dislike - facilities as advertised.
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From the manager: Hi Andrew thank you so much for your lovely review, since we only opened last May, we are trying to build up our business, and add on better facilities each year. Hope to see you both again in the future. Enjoy the rest of your break, thanks again Cheryl & Andrew.
Excellent, friendly staff, level pitches
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Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked: Wonderful location, helpful host
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From the manager: Hi Simon thanks for your lovely review, hope to see you again in the future. Cheryl & Andrew
Friendly and very helpful owners; generous, level pitches; electricity, fresh water, grey…
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Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked: Friendly and very helpful owners; generous, level pitches; electricity, fresh water, grey water on the pitches worked well. Pet friendly. Nice pub nearby, in Keiss (dogs allowed), Good place to explore cairns, beaches, Duncansby Head etc.
Disliked: Rather exposed site - be careful to place campervan in adequate position relative to the wind.
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From the manager: Thanks for your review, hope you both enjoy the rest of your holiday, just a shame about the weather. Take care Cheryl and Andrew x
Fabulous people who run it who can’t do enough for you. Pitches…
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Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked: Fabulous people who run it who can’t do enough for you. Pitches are spacious with electric and water right next to the pitch. Such a peaceful place. Thank you for such a lovely stay!
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Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked: , excellent, top host , no frills , brilliant, 11 out of 10 , thanks Andrew .would stay again in a heart beat .
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Great site would recommend it for a stay
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Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked: Nice clean tidy site on gravel water and electric on each pitch . Easy to find well sign posted off the main road nice coastal views. Friendly owner on site spoke to the guests
Disliked: Road up to the site was a bit bumpy but to be expected as with most of Scotland they had sustained heavy rain which had washed away some of the service.
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Well maintained site with a warm welcome and long reaching views.
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Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked: Would definitely visit again. Very warm welcome to a well maintained, clean and spacious site. Lovely views of the vast surrounding fields and the sea in the distance. Very calm, peaceful and tranquil with good access to water and electric hookup. Chemical waste disposal was close by to the pitches and perfectly adequate. Pitch was very level too, which is always a bonus not having to level the caravan side to side. Will be coming back here in the future, and staying longer on this site next time we’re visiting.
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Excellent customer service. Friendly went the extra mile…
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Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked: Excellent customer service. Friendly went the extra mile
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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
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
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
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
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Golf nearby
Sailing nearby
Touring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers
Water hook-up points for tourers
Location
Hillside Auckengill Campsite
Auckengill
Wick
Caithness
Scotland
KW1 4XP
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
58.5687°N
-3.09013°W
Nearest transport
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Dunnet | 9.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Thurso | 15.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
The Castle & Gardens of Mey 6.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
The Stacks of Duncansby 5.6 mi
Noss Head and Sinclair and Girnigoe Castles 6.5 mi
Staxigoe to Noss Head 7.8 mi
Dwarwick to Castletown 10.5 mi
Brough Harbour – Marry Geo - Remains of Castle – Kerry Geo 10.6 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 Caithness?
- Does Hillside Auckengill Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Hillside Auckengill Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Hillside Auckengill Campsite? To learn more about Caithness heritage, pay a visit to Nybster Broch (five minutes’ drive), the circular ruins of a former Iron Age settlement with a 19th-century tower covered in gargoyles built … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Hillside Auckengill Campsite?
Camping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Please telephone the site 30 minutes before arrival.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Hillside Auckengill Campsite? From £29 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.