Woodend Caravan and Camping Park

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Grassy pitches
Caravan/motorhome grass pitch
Caravan/motorhome hardstanding pitch
Bathroom and showers

  • 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

Motorhome pitches 40
Caravans for hire 1
Tent pitches 50
Touring caravan pitches 40
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 1 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

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96% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Not woody Woodside !!

Overall 1/10

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3
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Toilets looked new

Disliked: Storm was forecast and no shelter just electric on a hilly field . No doubt on a sunny day it is nice with views but when you've seen the views up north you just need some sleep. Sorry but just feel Woodside would have had some shelter . £30 is felt a bit steep for a field when we decided to pull in and park somewhere sheltered for free sorry just my opinion .

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From the manager: We are very sorry that you were so disappointed by our campsite you thought it a 1/10.

We are actually called Woodend, not Woodside, and when the site first opened in 1978 it was at the 'Woodend'. I would have thought that from the many photos of our site both on here and on Facebook, google etc you should have realised exactly what you were coming to. Thank fully the 'storm' didn't come to much here but most places in the north of Scotland are windy.

A lot of our visitors tell us that they have enjoyed some wonderful night's sleep here as it is so peaceful.

£30 is a pretty average cost for a pitch with electric, if you had come to tell us you were concerned about shelter, we could have guided you to a more sheltered spot or discussed a refund if you wanted to leave. we are disappointed you have left us such a poor review for dislikes that are completely out with our control.

Great camp site

Overall 10/10

Location
10
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10
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10
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10
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10
Child friendliness
10
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10
Wifi
10
Robert S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Gorgeous wee site. Well not so wee actually. Find your own space style (when not on EHU) with gorgeous views all around. Field left unmowed so surrounded by buttercups so it’s like you’re in a meadow. Owner is a lovely helpful guy. Showers and toilets spotless and a nice campers kitchen with a microwave, kettle and toaster!!!!

Oh and my request for sunshine and no midges were met the morning after we arrived so there’s service for you 😉

Worth noting bird watchers will like this too. My Merlin app picked up a few unusual (to me) bird calls including an osprey 🦅

Disliked: Nothing. Was one of the best we’ve stayed on

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to write us such a lovely review. We are glad you enjoyed you stay with us.

Overnight stay

Overall 10/10

Location
10
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10
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10
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10
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10
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10
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Phillip H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Well set out, clean and tidy. All amenities close by, warm and clean. Ideal for a longer stay with a washing machine and drying line. Well sign posted from the main road.

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to write us such a lovely review. We are glad you enjoyed you stay with us

Enjoyed the experience very much.

Overall 7/10

Location
7
Value for money
6
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
6
Child friendliness
5
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
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Christian P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: I liked the open space of the camp and the amenities were very clean and modern.

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to review us

Schöner Platz. Wer gerne im Nirgendwo steht, ist dort gut aufgehoben

Overall 6/10

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6
Value for money
9
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Sehr ruhig . Freundliche Besitzer

Disliked: Duschen sind zu klein dimensioniert.
Strompreis £ 7.50 pro Tag ist meines Erachtens zu hoch.

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to review us

Relaxed

Overall 9/10

Location
10
Value for money
9
Accommodation
9
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8
Customer service
10
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10
Wifi
5
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Laid back site. Friendly Welcome. Great showers. Amazing views and location. Excellent toilet block.

Disliked: Windy 🤣

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From the manager: Thank you so much for leaving us a review, we are really please you enjoyed your stay with us. It's a shame it was so windy while you were here, normally a wee breeze to keep the midgets away

Everything, nice well kept site with spotless toilets and showers, well equipped…

Overall 10/10

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Alan L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Everything, nice well kept site with spotless toilets and showers, well equipped kitchen and friendly very helpful hosts 👍

Disliked: Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to write us such a lovely review. We are glad you enjoyed you stay with us.

Would go back there

Overall 10/10

Location
10
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10
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10
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10
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Cleanliness
9
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Location stunning, lovely welcome, well equipped services

Disliked: Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you so much for leaving us a review, we are really please you enjoyed your stay with us

Great site with really clean facilities and open views.

Overall 10/10

Location
10
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Lovely open site with lots of space. Newly fitted out shower block was excellent.

Disliked: Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you so much for leaving us a review, we are really please you enjoyed your stay with us

Lovely warm friendly welcome

Overall 10/10

Location
10
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Christine M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Lovely large area to choose where to pitch up. Peaceful location,beautiful area. Our dog loved the relaxed environment
We would return again

Disliked: No dislikes

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review, we are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us


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 pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette 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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers

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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site 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 €23.38 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.