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From $54.15 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

The Eyrie

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Dog-friendly wild camping site on the Isle of Lewis, in the Hebrides
Stornoway 50 minutes’ drive; Luskentyre Beach one hour and 10 minutes
Walled area with hammock; complimentary free-range eggs and vegetables

Wannabe Bear Grylls with an appetite for adventure ought to book a stay at The Eyrie, a wild camping site with spectacular coastal views on the Isle of Lewis, in the Outer Hebrides. An eyrie is a bird of prey’s nest, usually built high on a cliff. And there are certainly similarities between an eagle’s eyrie and this secluded, elevated spot that is reached via a steep path up a hill overlooking a remote working croft. The pitch sits within the ruins of an old blackhouse, and those ancient stone walls shelter you from the wind and heighten (not that heightening is necessary, since you’ll be the only guests here) the feeling of absolute privacy. In addition to the pitch, you’ll have access to a walled (open-air) ‘lounge’ area with a hammock and a shelf for your cooking stove. Speaking of cooking, you can help yourself to the vegetables and salad greens grown in the polytunnel near the croft, and to the eggs laid by the free-range hens on site. (Because of these happy chickens and the resident flock of Soay sheep, dogs should be kept on the lead at all times while on the croft.) As you explore the surrounding landscape of rugged hills, glens and shoreline, you might also spot less domesticated animals, including stags, eagles and otters. There’s a community shop in Ravenspoint (15 minutes’ drive); if your recipes require particularly exotic ingredients, you can try the supermarkets in Stornoway (50 minutes). By the way, if you need help getting to the site, the helpful owners can arrange a pick-up from the ferry terminal or airport. A walled area with a sink, composting toilet and solar shower completes the picture at this wild camping site.

Campground type

Opens June 30

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
No charcoal barbecues allowed.
No electric barbecues allowed.
There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

French

Italian

Open from Mon, Jun 30 to Mon, Sep 1 2025

Campsite types & availability

Primitive grass tent campsite

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Site size: Min 4.0m width x 4.0m depth (13.1ft width x 13.1ft depth) Calculated area: 16.0m² (172.2ft²)

6 people maximum

Multiple Tent allowed per site

Site size

Min 4.0m width x 4.0m depth (13.1ft width x 13.1ft depth) Calculated area: 16.0m² (172.2ft²)

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Suitable for

Tent, (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Bring a shelter tent 1 included, 1 max.
Car 2 included, 2 max.
Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.

Other restrictions

Awnings not allowed
Gazebos not allowed
Car parking by site not allowed

Arrival days

From £40 (£40) 1 night, 2 adults

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Reviews

would recommend this campground to a friend

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Getaway on top of the world

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Marloes J. Aug 2023

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: It feels like you're on top of the world, with only sheep, chickens, birds, and an occassional stag for company (probably more if you don't travel with a dog having the time of her life). The host is very accommodating and knowledgable about the history of the island and community. We felt incredibly welcome. For people who don't mind roughing it, this is the place to be!

Disliked: Not a dislike, but good to know: the place really is high up. I would recommend bringing a big backpack and - in case of heavy rainfall - rainboots.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campground

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 Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce 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 Scouts welcome 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

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping 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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

The Eyrie

17a Lemreway

South Lochs

Isle Of Lewis

Hebrides

Scotland

HS2 9RD

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

58.02007°N
-6.43739°W

Nearest transport

Bus

Rail

Ferry

13 mi Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal

15.8 mi Tarbert (Harris) Ferry Terminal

27.9 mi Leverburgh Harris Ferry Terminal

Airport

13.8 mi Stornoway 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

Take a boat trip to explore the Isle of Lewis’s rugged shoreline and resident wildlife. Outfits like Stornoway Seafari, in Stornoway, take you to places like the Shiant Isles (home to colonies of puffins); Seatrek, in Miavaig (one hour and 10 minutes), focuses on the Atlantic coast. The vast white-sand beach at Luskentyre (one hour and 10 minutes) is great for a walk with the dog or a spot of wildlife watching; you might catch a glimpse of seals, dolphins and the occasional roaming pony around here. If you’re into watersports, this is where you can launch your canoe or paddleboard. At the northernmost tip of the island, Comunn Eachdraidh Nis (one hour and 15 minutes) includes a museum with displays related to local industries such as crofting, fishing and weaving. There are also two galleries exhibiting the works of local artists.

Must see

Calanais Standing Stones Visitor Centre 16.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Stornoway Castle Grounds 13.1 mi

Iolaire Monument 13.1 mi

Stornoway Water Mill and War Memorial 13.1 mi

Urgha - Reinigeadal via Old Way 15.7 mi

Loch Airigh - Losgaintir Sands via the Bealach Eor 18.8 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 1 day(s) of arrival.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
The park will send you further check-in information 1 day(s) before your arrival.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Public areas are non-smoking.
The park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.

Occupancy

No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Reception

There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
No charcoal barbecues allowed.
No electric barbecues allowed.
Open fires are prohibited.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Sites

You must follow management instructions when setting up your tent/rig and related equipment.

Vehicles

No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

Does The Eyrie have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is The Eyrie dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near The Eyrie? Take a boat trip to explore the Isle of Lewis’s rugged shoreline and resident wildlife. Outfits like Stornoway Seafari, in Stornoway, take you to places like the Shiant Isles (home to colonies … Read more
When can I check in and check out of The Eyrie?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites

Arrive: Anytime – Anytime

Depart by: Anytime

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How much does it cost to stay at The Eyrie? From $54.15 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.