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

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

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.6

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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Great views & peace! Super clean, modern facilities with powerful hot showers & good kitchen. Friendly owners. Choose your own spacious pitch. Midges noted but manageable. A few small points on shower space & charging. Highly recommended for Highlands exploration.

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Very quiet and scenic surroundings. Lovely…

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Steven B.

Power optional concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Very quiet and scenic surroundings. Lovely clean toilets and showers.
Host was very friendly and helpful.

Disliked Everything was perfect.

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Beautiful site

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Lyndsey R.

Power optional concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Beautiful well kept site with amazing view, excellent shower & toilet facilities, camp kitchen with all amenities, if you get a clear night the stars ate amazing, Alan could not be nicer happy to help.

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Would highly recommend this site, clean facilities, friendly staff

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Anonymous

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Check in process was great and a warm welcome was given.
Showers and toilets were spotless, cleanest I’ve seen at a campsite.
Games, kettle toaster and fridge were available to use if needed, which was a nice touch.
Views were stunning

Disliked Showers were a bit small and not great for someone with disabilities to be able to use/ move around in.

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Definitely will stay again!

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Arturas K.

Power optional concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Superb camping site. Stunning views and very friendly owner. Very clean and looked after facilities.

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Claire H.

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Just back and had a lovely weekend. It’s a nice and peaceful site with lovely views and clean toilets and showers. We didn’t use the kitchen but it had everything you would need and some games to play.

We didn’t check the length or our electric cable before pitching the tent and the owners let us borrow an extension. Thank you ☺️

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Andrew G.

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All good, Great value

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Jonathan G.

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Liked Clean showers, toilets and kitchen, although j didn’t use, there’s clothes washing facilities which would be a bonus if staying more than one night.

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Jacqueline A.

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Liked Everything - the bathroom was faultlessly clean, the kitchen was very well facilitated and the site is well located.

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Definitely go back

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Anonymous

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Peaceful, lovely views, clean toilets/showers

Disliked Nothing

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Features

Dogs allowed

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 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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) 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

Drainage hook-up points for caravans

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.

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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 caravan
    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 $45.83 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.