Hillside Auckengill Campsite
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- Small, peaceful tourer site with sea views at Auckengill in Caithness
- On the North Coast 500 driving route; John O’Groats 10 minutes’ drive
- Grass pitches surrounded by grazing animals; pub five minutes’ drive
Site type
10
10
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).
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Reviews
Voted 81% of visitors View breakdown
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Lovely little site. Toilet and shower very clean. Loved it…
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FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked: Lovely little site. Toilet and shower very clean. Loved it
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Lovely quant site, friendly host.
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FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked: Friendly host, wonderful quant campsite.
Disliked: As advertised only one toilet/shower. A second or a separate toilet would be a good addition, as would washing up facilities (an outside sink). All as advertised though and would stay again. Worked well as only 3 pitches were taken including us, but with 10 pitches full might have been a queue for the toilet/shower.
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Not bad for a 1 night stop over.
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FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked: Nice little site with a friendly welcome. no stress. You could choose your pitch.
Disliked: House next to site under construction. Needs more than 1 toilet/shower unit. WiFi not great. No signal.
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Nice little site, close to John o' Groats. Good for a nights…
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Liked: Nice little site, close to John o' Groats. Good for a nights stop off on the NC500 to shower & recharge your batteries, or in my case to wake up to a flat battery and unable to start the van... 10/10 for the owners, thanks again for the tow/bump start! 4g signal around 5mbps with the wifi hotspot up in the elevated roof of my van (rural location) so enough for mobile games/streaming services if you want them. Pitchup currently shows no shower available, but there is one here and it's well maintained.
Disliked: No dislikes. As others have mentioned, a washing up sink/area would be a good addition as you grow. All the best :0)
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Everything, lovely warm welcome from the owners, the site is small only…
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Liked: Everything, lovely warm welcome from the owners, the site is small only 10 pitches, well spaced out, only one toilet and shower and the moment but this was immaculate, would definitely recommend.
Disliked: Nothing
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Great little stopover site
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FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked: Fully serviced and quiet site
Disliked: Nothing
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Good touring location. Basic site but very laid back. Level pitches.…
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FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked: Good touring location. Basic site but very laid back. Level pitches.
Disliked: Only single temporary toilet/shower available. Assume building work is for permanent facilities.
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I would highly recommend
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Liked: Wonderful place for couples, very peaceful clean and the owners where very friendly and nothing was a bother.
Disliked: Nothing
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Quiet peaceful
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Liked: Quiet little site, tidy well kept.
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sorry nothing…
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Liked: sorry nothing
Disliked: very poor site with 1 toilet and 1 shower for the whole site
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From the manager: Hi Sean when you first arrived at our campsite you didn't look happy I asked if everything was okay, and you said yes. You scored 4/10 for customer service I greeted you when you came into camp. I honoured your request with your booking. When you got lost my partner spoke to you and gave you directions. I am sorry you didn't enjoy our site. If you had told me when you arrived at the site I would have refunded you, your money. Can I ask if you read the description of our campsite on pitchup before you booked? I feel customers are not reading the location of the site or what facilities we have before they book? Then complain about the location which is a rural site, or there is not enough facilities etc. We are a new site, and are trying to build up our custom before we can add on more facilities. Myself and Andrew work hard to maintain a clean site, and we strive to make our customers happy. So I am very sorry you felt you didn't like anything about our site. In the future let the owners know how you feel. Hope the rest of your holiday was enjoyable take care.
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Golf nearby Sailing nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Gray water hook-up for RVs/trailers Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Hillside Auckengill Campsite
Auckengill
Wick
Caithness
Scotland
KW1 4XP
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
58.57135°N
-3.09278°W
Nearest transport
Coach
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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| Dunnet | 15.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Thurso | 25 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
The Castle & Gardens of Mey 10.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
The Stacks of Duncansby 8.8 km
Noss Head and Sinclair and Girnigoe Castles 10.8 km
Staxigoe to Noss Head 12.8 km
Dwarwick to Castletown 16.7 km
Brough Harbour – Marry Geo - Remains of Castle – Kerry Geo 16.8 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 Hillside Auckengill Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Hillside Auckengill Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Hillside Auckengill Campsite? To learn more about Caithness heritage, pay a visit to Nybster Broch (five minutes’ drive), the circular ruins of a former Iron Age settlement with a 19th-century tower covered in gargoyles built … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Hillside Auckengill Campsite?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Please telephone the site 30 minutes before arrival.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Hillside Auckengill Campsite? From $52.48 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.