Woodend Caravan and Camping Park

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  • Peaceful family-run site with views over Loch Shin
  • A 10-minute drive from Lairg; good base to explore munros and corbetts
  • Fully-equipped camp kitchen and a launderette on site
Highland lochs are often what brings people to the Highlands and Islands. What keeps them coming back is more than just the stunning scenery – it’s also peaceful and friendly places like Woodend Caravan and Camping Park. Owned and run by Alan and Karen Ross, from whom you should expect a warm Scottish welcome, the small family-run site has simply exceptional views of hills and Loch Shin, the largest loch in Sutherland at 17 miles long. Lairg, known locally as the ‘crossroads of the north’, is just six miles away from Woodend Caravan and Camping Park. Just like the town, the site is a central base to get out and explore the north and west Highlands, which are excellent for hill walking, backpacking, fishing, cycling or riding. This is also a fab place to get stuck into munro and corbett bagging (which might as well be a rite of passage in the Scottish Highlands). Your appetite may be sky-high after so many outdoor activities, and handily, the site has a fully-equipped camp kitchen with a kettle, toaster, microwave and fridge, as well as cutlery, plates, mugs, tea, coffee and sugar, dishwashing sinks and a breakfast bar. The views don’t get cut off in any part of the large camping field, which is on an undulating and gently sloping hill with some reasonably flat areas. The toilet block has central heating and modern showers served by a hot water system; it’s also fully insulated, kept warm by an insulated roof and larch cladding. There’s also a launderette with a washing machine and a dryer on site.

Site type

Mobile homes for rent 1
Tent sites 50
Travel trailer sites 40
RV sites 40
Open now
Opens April 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, Apr 1 to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 161 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

96% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Gorgeous views & quiet vibe. Spotless modern facilities, great showers, well-equipped kitchen. Friendly, helpful owners. Spacious pitch choice. Midges manageable. Minor gripes: tight changing rooms, no phone charging. Great Highlands base!

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Absolutely stunning views to Loch Shin. Very friendly woman who shown us…

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David J.

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Absolutely stunning views to Loch Shin. Very friendly woman who shown us the ropes and the toilet block, sparkling clean and the shower is a power shower, just what we needed.

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Timo F.

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Everything. Very friendly and helpful owner: Warned us about an incoming storm and gave us very detailed help with where to pitch to get at least some shelter. Pitching where ever you like is much to my taste. Good facilities. Unfortunately, we had to pack up at 5 a.m. to avoid getting hit by the storm. Nevertheless, I highly recommend this campground. Location is absolutely stunning.

Disliked People complain a little about the midges. Yes, there are SOME. But nothing compared to a few campgrounds I have been to where you get eaten alive. So here's rather pleasant.

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Spacious green site with clean Shower and Toilet facilities.…

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Christopher J.

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Spacious green site with clean Shower and Toilet facilities.

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Excellent Campsite

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Felicity S.

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked The views from Woodend are fantastic,Arrived to a very friendly welcome ,We could set up camp anywhere on the field as wasn’t needing Electricity
Facilities are excellent

Disliked If I was being picky the only dislike was the midges!

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Clean and tidy. Kitchen area with microwave and kettle etc. Very friendly and helpful…

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Lisa M.

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Clean and tidy.
Kitchen area with microwave and kettle etc.
Very friendly and helpful owners.
Beautiful views.

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Very friendly staff. Great views. Nice warm bathroom area and clean showers.…

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Anonymous

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Very friendly staff. Great views. Nice warm bathroom area and clean showers.

Disliked Nothing

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Clean site. Great facilities. Loved our stay.…

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Julie S.

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Clean site. Great facilities. Loved our stay.

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Nice site. Owners and staff very friendly and helpful. The facilities were…

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John F.

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Nice site. Owners and staff very friendly and helpful. The facilities were modern and very clean. Lovely views from the site over Loch shin. Great base for exploring the highlands. Will be back.

Disliked Nothing.

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Easy check in, clean toilets showers and kitchen area…

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Anonymous

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Easy check in, clean toilets showers and kitchen area

Recommend to friends Visit again

On arrival i was met by a very helpful and cheerful…

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Colin M.

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked On arrival i was met by a very helpful and cheerful guy. The site and facilities ere spotless. The views from the site are spectacular aswell

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Features

Dogs allowed

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 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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location 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

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for RVs/trailers

Location

Woodend Caravan and Camping Park

Achnairn

Lairg

Highlands and Islands

Scotland

IV27 4DN

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

58.07998°N
4.45083°W

Nearest transport

Coach
44.3 km Royal Bank of Scotland
Rail
9.2 km Lairg Rail Station
17.5 km Invershin Rail Station
18.1 km Culrain Rail Station
Ferry
46.8 km Ullapool Ferry Terminal
47 km Invergordon Port Ferry Terminal
48.2 km Altnaharrie Ferry Landing

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

Ever seen salmon jumping? If not, your first experience might take place at the Falls of Shin (20 minutes’ drive), a waterfall which gained a reputation for its salmon leaping upstream. Perhaps you’re sussing out exactly which lochs to visit after you’ve explored Loch Shin. Loch Craggie (20 minutes), 166 metres above sea level, can be tracked down by a forest trail from Lairg. Loch Merkland (25 minutes), a fair bit larger, has a good selection of walking trails too. If you’re keen for more of an uphill challenge, you might want to eye up Ben Hee (45 minutes). The quickest trail to the summit begins at Loch Merkland… and what a summit it is, as the highest summit in Sutherland (2,840 feet, no less). The views over Loch Merkland are a worthy reward for the climb.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Dornoch 34.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Glenmorangie Distillery 36.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Lairg - Ord Hill Archaeological Walk 7 km

Lairg - The Broch Walk 7 km

Lairg: Raven's Rock Walk 13.2 km

Rosehall Trails 13.2 km

Falls of Shin 13.6 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Woodend Caravan and Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Woodend Caravan and Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Woodend Caravan and Camping Park? Ever seen salmon jumping? If not, your first experience might take place at the Falls of Shin (20 minutes’ drive), a waterfall which gained a reputation for its salmon leaping upstream. Perhaps … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Woodend Caravan and Camping Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Woodend Caravan and Camping Park? From $36.92 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.