The Eyrie

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Secluded site with far-reaching views (added by manager 22 May 2023)

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Secluded site with far-reaching views (added by manager 22 may 2023)
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  • Dog-friendly wild camping site on the Isle of Lewis, in the Hebrides
  • Stornoway 50 minutes’ drive; Luskentyre Beach one hour and 10 minutes
  • Walled area with hammock; complimentary free-range eggs and vegetables
Wannabe Bear Grylls with an appetite for adventure ought to book a stay at The Eyrie, a wild camping site with spectacular coastal views on the Isle of Lewis, in the Outer Hebrides. An eyrie is a bird of prey’s nest, usually built high on a cliff. And there are certainly similarities between an eagle’s eyrie and this secluded, elevated spot that is reached via a steep path up a hill overlooking a remote working croft. The pitch sits within the ruins of an old blackhouse, and those ancient stone walls shelter you from the wind and heighten (not that heightening is necessary, since you’ll be the only guests here) the feeling of absolute privacy. In addition to the pitch, you’ll have access to a walled (open-air) ‘lounge’ area with a hammock and a shelf for your cooking stove. Speaking of cooking, you can help yourself to the vegetables and salad greens grown in the polytunnel near the croft, and to the eggs laid by the free-range hens on site. (Because of these happy chickens and the resident flock of Soay sheep, dogs should be kept on the lead at all times while on the croft.) As you explore the surrounding landscape of rugged hills, glens and shoreline, you might also spot less domesticated animals, including stags, eagles and otters. There’s a community shop in Ravenspoint (15 minutes’ drive); if your recipes require particularly exotic ingredients, you can try the supermarkets in Stornoway (50 minutes). By the way, if you need help getting to the site, the helpful owners can arrange a pick-up from the ferry terminal or airport. A walled area with a sink, composting toilet and solar shower completes the picture at this wild camping site.

Campground type

Tent sites 1

Languages spoken

English

French

Italian

Nearest campgrounds

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Features

Pop-up campsite

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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Local produce 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 Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point 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 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

The Eyrie

17a Lemreway

South Lochs

Isle Of Lewis

Hebrides

Scotland

HS2 9RD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

58.02007°N
-6.43739°W

Nearest transport

Ferry
20.9 km Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal
25.4 km Tarbert (Harris) Ferry Terminal
44.9 km Leverburgh Harris Ferry Terminal
Airport
22.3 km Stornoway 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

Take a boat trip to explore the Isle of Lewis’s rugged shoreline and resident wildlife. Outfits like Stornoway Seafari, in Stornoway, take you to places like the Shiant Isles (home to colonies of puffins); Seatrek, in Miavaig (one hour and 10 minutes), focuses on the Atlantic coast. The vast white-sand beach at Luskentyre (one hour and 10 minutes) is great for a walk with the dog or a spot of wildlife watching; you might catch a glimpse of seals, dolphins and the occasional roaming pony around here. If you’re into watersports, this is where you can launch your canoe or paddleboard. At the northernmost tip of the island, Comunn Eachdraidh Nis (one hour and 15 minutes) includes a museum with displays related to local industries such as crofting, fishing and weaving. There are also two galleries exhibiting the works of local artists.

Must see

Calanais Standing Stones Visitor Centre 26.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Stornoway Castle Grounds 21 km

Iolaire Monument 21 km

Stornoway Water Mill and War Memorial 21.1 km

Urgha - Reinigeadal via Old Way 25.3 km

Loch Airigh - Losgaintir Sands via the Bealach Eor 30.3 km

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.

Reviews

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Getaway on top of the world

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

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: It feels like you're on top of the world, with only sheep, chickens, birds, and an occassional stag for company (probably more if you don't travel with a dog having the time of her life). The host is very accommodating and knowledgable about the history of the island and community. We felt incredibly welcome. For people who don't mind roughing it, this is the place to be!

Disliked: Not a dislike, but good to know: the place really is high up. I would recommend bringing a big backpack and - in case of heavy rainfall - rainboots.

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  • Does The Eyrie have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Eyrie dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Eyrie? Take a boat trip to explore the Isle of Lewis’s rugged shoreline and resident wildlife. Outfits like Stornoway Seafari, in Stornoway, take you to places like the Shiant Isles (home to colonies … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Eyrie?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime
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