Crannich Campsite

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Aerial view of the site
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View of the glen
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  • Secluded Isle of Mull site 25 minutes’ drive from Tobermory
  • Calgary Beach half an hour’s drive; Duart Castle 35 minutes
  • Dog-friendly site with resident farm animals; close to woodland walks
The rugged landscapes of the Inner Hebrides are yours to explore from Crannich Campsite, a family- and dog-friendly spot on a working farm in the Aros Peninsula, the northern part of the Isle of Mull. For an added benefit, those landscapes come with assorted animal life, including resident Highland cattle, sheep and horses, red deer inhabiting the local forests and the white-tailed eagles, buzzards and hen harriers hovering high up in the skies. The pretty spectacular location in the middle of Glen Aros is another perk: think epic woodland walks, including the circular Cill An Ailean Trail (10 minutes’ drive), which takes you past the graveyards of a medieval chapel. There are more walking and cycling trails around Loch Frisa (20 minutes), plus fishing (with a permit) in the River Bellart. Oh, and you’ll be about 25 minutes’ drive from Tobermory, home of a renowned whisky distillery. The site feels blissfully secluded, and indeed it is – accessed via a private track away from the main road. The rural surroundings (with sweeping views of the glen) and the nicely spaced-out pitches contribute to creating a private and peaceful vibe. There is a toilet and shower block with hot water, plus a separate building with indoor washing-up areas and a drying room, not forgetting other amenities such as electric hook-ups and motorhome service points, plus charging and recycling facilities. If you fancy a barbecue, you can pick up supplies at the nearest shop in Salen (10 minutes), where there’s also a pub, a petrol station and a couple of cafés.

Campground type

Camper sites 6
RV sites 6
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Open now
Opens April 1

Tourist board rating

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).
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, Apr 1 to

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9
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
7
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
7

88% would recommend this campground to a friend

85% would stay here again

What customers say

A peaceful, scenic spot with friendly hosts and spacious, level sites. Guests love the quiet vibe, great country views, and seeing local wildlife like highland cows and peacocks. Perfect for exploring Mull. While facilities are clean, the single toilet/shower can get crowded. Wi-Fi and access roads had minor issues.

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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite (medium)

Liked Difficult to say…..

Disliked Calmac cancelled ferry so was unable to get to the camp site. Emailed them to reschedule but there was no response.

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Lovely quite site but didn’t feel that clean or organised.

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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked It was a lovely quiet area for a camp set up. Loved the peacocks!!

Disliked Only 1 loo and 1 shower. Not really sufficient facilities for a family or even if fully booked…many people had their own facilities but those that didn’t had to share carefully.
No hair drier.
Rubbish was disgusting at the bottom of the lane…no organisation, no signage of how to use and no bins on site!
Sign saying WiFi not working….not sure how long that has been up.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good location, hot powerful shower…

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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite (medium)

Liked Good location, hot powerful shower

Disliked 1 toilet and 1 shower felt wrong for the size of site

The extremely noisy Guinea fowl

The road was closed for roadworks for one and a half hours. The workmen informed us the owners knew what time they were going to start. Would have been nice to send a text or email to advise us to leave early. If we’d been getting a ferry that day we would have missed it

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Ian P.

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked 10

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peace and tranquility. close to nature. beautiful…

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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked peace and tranquility. close to nature.
beautiful natural setting

Disliked Peacocks waking you up at 5 am both mornings
would be good to have another shower and toilet. whilst we were there it was fine, but it wasn't busy.
Need to keep the trees trimmed on the driveway

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location and site with very good facilities

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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite (medium)

Liked This was my second stay at Crannich. The wonderful shower was a very welcome luxury and the site, pitch and facilities continue to impress.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, pitches, facilities and location

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Hazel W.

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite (medium)

Liked Excellent site - very peaceful with great views. The site is well laid out with spacious pitches and the best camp site shower I have come across.
The facilities are clean and good. Friendly and helpful owners.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean, quiet and spacious site in the heart of the Isle of Mul

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Neil L.

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked Clean, quiet and spacious site in the heart of the Isle of Mull. Friendly and helpful staff. Ideal base for travelling round the island.

Disliked Limited number of showers and toilets.

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Friendly and helpful owners. Clean facilities…

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Claire G.

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Friendly and helpful owners. Clean facilities and quiet campsite

Recommend to friends Visit again

Highly recommend

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Clare G.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (small)

Liked Stunning views, great facilities and welcoming owners. Defo recommend. Really good value for money.

Best shower facilities we experienced on the isle of mull

Disliked No wifi but issues were explained and surprisingly we were still able to get a signal

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Features

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 Wild swimming

Amenities 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 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

Forest 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

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Crannich Campsite

Crannich

Aros

Isle of Mull

Argyll

Scotland

PA72 6JP

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

56.53418°N
6.03857°W

Route directions

Please be careful with satnavs: instead, enter ‘Crannich’ into Google Maps. To reach the Isle of Mull, you will need to take a ferry from Oban to Craignure, which needs to be booked in advance with Calmac. Other ferry routes to Mull don't require advance bookings and run from Lochaline to Fishnish, or from Kilchoan to Tobermory.

Nearest transport

Rail
23.2 mi Oban Rail Station
25.6 mi Connel Ferry Rail Station
27.3 mi Arisaig Rail Station
Ferry
5.6 mi Ulva Ferry (Mull) Ferry Landing
5.8 mi Ulva Ferry (Ulva) Ferry Landing
5.8 mi Drimnin Ferry Landing
Airport
22.8 mi Coll Airport
25 mi Oban (North Connel) 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

In addition to the Mull Aquarium, with its sustainable catch-and-release policy (residents are let go after four weeks), Tobermory is home to the Tobermory Distillery. This artisanal whisky distillery has been going for more than two centuries, and it runs guided tours and tastings. Lots of wildlife boat trips also set off from Tobermory Harbour. For a day at the seaside, head to Calgary Beach (half an hour’s drive), in a deep bay on the west coast of Mull. Just behind this vast expanse of white sand is Calgary Art in Nature, a woodland sculpture trail. Among its creations are a willow stag, a timber shark and a fairy house in the trunk of a tree. Overlooking the Sound of Mull from a rocky perch is the 14th-century Duart Castle (35 minutes). Check out the family portraits in the Great Hall before visiting the Clan Exhibition, which illustrates the link between the Maclean family (who built the castle) and the Scouting Association.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Ganavan 22.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Cycle routes

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

Other

Glen Aros: Isle of Mull 2.2 mi

Ben More on the Isle of Mull 5.4 mi

Dervaig - Glen Gorm, Isle of Mull 6.3 mi

Ardmore Bay: Isle of Mull 6.8 mi

Port Langamull: Isle of Mull 8.6 mi

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 Crannich Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Crannich Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Crannich Campsite? In addition to the Mull Aquarium, with its sustainable catch-and-release policy (residents are let go after four weeks), Tobermory is home to the Tobermory Distillery. This artisanal whisky distillery has been going … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Crannich Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Crannich Campsite? From $47.37 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.