Smerral
From £20 For 1 night, 2 adults
- Peaceful pop-up wild camping site just off the NC500 at Latheron
- Five minutes' drive to Latheronwheel Harbour; 25 minutes to Wick
- Scenic back to basics pitches on a traditional working croft
Site type
10
This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.- There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, 1 Aug to
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
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Features
No dogs allowed
Pop-up campsite
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
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
No dogs allowed
No pets allowed
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Peaceful
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
Type
Farm
Pop-up campsite
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Restaurant nearby
Location
Smerral
Smerral Croft
Latheron
Caithness
Scotland
KW5 6DU
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
58.28556°N
-3.40436°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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| Thurso | 22 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
| Dunnet | 22.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
The Castle & Gardens of Mey 25.1 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Dunbeath Strath 2.6 mi
BLAR NAM FAOILEAG (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 19/02/1999) 8.4 mi
Staxigoe to Noss Head 17.3 mi
FORSINARD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/11/2006) 17.6 mi
Noss Head and Sinclair and Girnigoe Castles 18.2 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 Smerral have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Smerral dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Smerral? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Latheronwheel Harbour and fairy walk: five minutes’ drive - Laidhay Croft Museum: five minutes - Dunbeath Heritage Museum: 10 minutes - Lybster Harbour: 15 minutes - … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Smerral?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Smerral? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.