Lochranza Caravan and Camping Site

Lochranza Campsite (added by manager 03 Dec 2010)

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Lochranza Campsite lies amid majestic mountain and coastal scenery at the north end of the beautiful Isle of Arran on Scotland's west coast. As the most southerly of Scottish islands, Arran is easily reached by regular ferry sailings from Ayrshire. The campsite itself is close to the ferry crossing to the Kintyre peninsula and the place makes an inspirational beginning to a Scottish tour. The area is rich in wildlife: red deer roam the campsite and golden eagles soar overhead. Lochranza Campsite is a quiet site, perfect for peace and relaxation, watching wildlife, and a wide range of activities including walking and cycling. The site offers basic but spotlessly clean facilities, including showers, a campers' room with tourist information, and a laundrette. Hardstanding, electric hook-ups and level pitches are available. Owners Nigel and Kathryn are on site to welcome you and to help you have a great holiday.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Nearest sites

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Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Lochranza Caravan and Camping Site

Lochranza

Isle Of Arran

Ayrshire

Scotland

KA27 8HL

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

55.7046°N
-5.2961°W

Nearest transport

Coach
31.9 km Wemyss Bay Station
39.1 km McInroys Point
46 km Coronation Park
Rail
28 km West Kilbride Rail Station
28.3 km Fairlie Rail Station
28.7 km Largs Rail Station
Ferry
0.5 km Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal
7.7 km Claonaig Ferry Terminal
16.4 km Kennacraig Ferry Terminal
Airport
37.7 km Campbeltown Machrihanish 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

Attractions around Lochranza and the north of Arran: Lochranza Castle The Isle of Arran Distillery Ferry to Kintyre Walks for all: gentle strolls to mountain scrambling Cycling and mountain biking Cycle hire at The Sandwich Station, Lochranza Wildlife watching Golf Fishing Geology Cycle hire at The Sandwich Station, Lochranza Pony trekking at North Glen Sannox Island Porcelain at Corrie The Old Byre Showroom Machrie Moor stone circles Waverley paddle steamer trips At Brodick (14 miles away): Arran Adventure: sea kayaking, mountain biking, canyoning and more Flying Fever paragliding school Brodick Castle Isle of Arran Heritage museum Auchrannie Spa Leisure Centre Isle of Arran Mountain Festival: September

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Ettrick Bay 18.6 km Sea N/A Good Good Good
Millport Bay 24.1 km Sea N/A Good Excellent Excellent
Seamill 26.9 km Sea N/A N/A Good Good
Largs (Pencil Beach) 28.5 km Sea N/A N/A Good Good
Saltcoats/Ardrossan 31.9 km Sea N/A N/A N/A N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Scottish Maritime Museum 40.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Pirnmill - Mullach Buidhe - Beinn Bharrain - Pirnmill 8.6 km

North Sannox - Creag Ghlas Laggan - North Sannox 9.3 km

Sannox - East Glen Sannox Ridge - Goatfell - Brodick 9.9 km

Goat Fell 12.8 km

HORSE ISLAND (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 01/10/2005) 29.3 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.

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  • Does Lochranza Caravan and Camping Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
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  • What attractions are near Lochranza Caravan and Camping Site? Attractions around Lochranza and the north of Arran: Lochranza Castle The Isle of Arran Distillery Ferry to Kintyre Walks for all: gentle strolls to mountain scrambling Cycling and mountain biking Cycle hire … Read more