Orkney Caravan Park

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The Orkney Caravan Park is Orkney's premier caravan and camping park, at the heart of Orkney. The VisitScotland 4 star touring park has facilities for 81 pitches, of which 31 have electric hook-ups and 28 hard standings. Our meticulously maintained caravan and camping park is equipped with a modern and comfortable amenities block and we will do our very best to ensure your visit to Orkney is as enjoyable as possible. The site is perfect as a base to explore the rest of the Orkney Mainland and the surrounding North and South isles. With views across Kirkwall’s ‘Peedie Sea’ to ensure your surroundings are as pleasant as your stay.

Campground type

Caravan sites 49
Tent sites 47
RV & Motorhome sites 32
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Opens

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

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Features

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 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

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Orkney Caravan Park

Orkney Caravan Park

Peerie Sea Loan

Kirkwall

Orkney Islands

Scotland

KW15 1UH

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

58.98381°N
-2.97202°W

Route directions

From Gills Bay – St Margaret’s Hope Ferry (Pentland Ferries) Leave the ferry terminal and pass through St Margaret’s Hope until you reach a T-junction. Take a left turn onto the A961 signed to Kirkwall. Cross all four of the Churchill Barriers following the A961, travelling through St Mary’s for Kirkwall. Proceed into Kirkwall until you reach a mini roundabout. At the mini roundabout, take the first exit onto Pickaquoy Road. You will pass Lidl, Tesco and the Co-op stores on the left. Just past Glaitness Primary School, you will see the entrance to the Pickaquoy Centre on the left. The Caravan Park is the next turning on the left. From Scrabster-Stromness Ferry (Serco Northlink Ferries) On leaving the ferry terminal, turn right onto the A965 signed Kirkwall. As you leave Stromness, at the roundabout take the second exit and stay on the A965. Continue on this road, passing through Finstown, for approximately 12 miles. On the approach to Kirkwall, you will pass Orkney Golf Club on your left hand side and then arrive at a roundabout. Take the third exit onto Pickaquoy Road and then you will reach the Caravan Park on your right (which is sign posted). From Aberdeen/Lerwick-Kirwall Ferry (Serco Northlink Ferries, Kirkwall, Hatston Terminal) Turn left on exiting the terminal towards Kirkwall. At the roundabout, take the second exit onto Pickaquoy Road (with the petrol station on your left hand side) and then take the first right to arrive at the Caravan Park.

Nearest transport

Ferry
0.7 km Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal
0.7 km Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal
1.8 km Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal
Airport
5.2 km Kirkwall (Orkney) Airport
26 km Eday Airport
26.8 km Stronsay 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

The Pickaquoy Centre is Orkney's largest and most prestigious leisure facility. As well as being popular for it's various indoor and outdoor sports facilities, the Centre is very family friendly. Offering a full range of activities to keep even the busiest of families entertained, the Centre includes swimming pool, climbing, sports and fitness, cinema and a cafe for refreshments. The Centre is just a 5 minute walk to The Co-op, Tesco and Lidl and just a few minutes more to the St Magnus Cathedral and other tourist sites.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Dunnet 47.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Skara Brae 22 km

The Castle & Gardens of Mey 41.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

HOBBISTER (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 29/11/1972) 5.8 km

MILL DAM (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 25/05/1993) 7.9 km

COTTASCARTH & RENDALL MOSS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 01/05/2006) 11.2 km

BRODGAR (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 24/07/2001) 14.9 km

BIRSAY MOORS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 01/01/2001) 16.4 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Orkney Caravan Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Orkney Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Orkney Caravan Park? The Pickaquoy Centre is Orkney's largest and most prestigious leisure facility. As well as being popular for it's various indoor and outdoor sports facilities, the Centre is very family friendly. Offering a … Read more