Point of Ness

The 3 star Point of Ness campsite is situated in an idyllic, peaceful location one mile west of Stromness pierhead. The site provides dramatic views over the Hills of Hoy and surrounding islands. It is located in a quiet location with a shoreline walk from the site, with the nearby skerries being a popular haul out location for seals. The site is suitable for touring caravans, motor homes and tents, being on a level, firm grassy site, protected from the small drop to the sea by a low fence. There are 30 pitches and 12 electric hook up points. There is a toilet and shower block, with access for the disabled. Also included is a well equipped laundry, with washing machine, dryer and iron. Dogs are permitted on the site.

Site type

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

This site is a member of Orkney Islands Council group.

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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 Car parking by site/unit 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

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Point of Ness

Stromness

Orkney Islands

Scotland

KW16 3DL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

58.96179°N
-3.30076°W

Route directions

The campsite is located one mile west of Stromness harbour, where the Thurso to Stromness ferry arrives.

Nearest transport

Coach

Rail

43.4 km Thurso Rail Station

Ferry

0.4 km Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal

3.9 km Graemsay Orkney Ferry Terminal

5.1 km North Hoy Orkney Ferry Terminal

Airport

22.9 km Kirkwall (Orkney) Airport

39.9 km Eday Airport

43.5 km Stronsay 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
Dunnet	39.7 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Thurso	42.4 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Skara Brae 9.9 km

The Castle & Gardens of Mey 36.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Orkney - Stromness and Brinkies Brae 0.3 km

BRODGAR (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 24/07/2001) 6 km

HOY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 21/10/1985) 8.7 km

HOBBISTER (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 29/11/1972) 13.9 km

THE LOONS AND LOCH OF BANKS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 13/06/1995) 15 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.