Woodend Caravan and Camping Park

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Grassy pitches (added by manager 27 Jul 2023)

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Grassy pitches (added by manager 27 jul 2023)
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Caravan/motorhome grass pitch (added by manager 27 jul 2023)
Caravan/motorhome hardstanding pitch (added by manager 28 jun 2023)
Bathroom and showers (added by manager 20 jun 2023)

  • 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.

Campground type

Caravans for hire 1
Camper sites 40
RV sites 40
Tent sites 50
Open now
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).

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, Apr 1 to

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.8

Overall rating based on 54 reviews View breakdown

Peaceful

Voted 94% of visitors View breakdown

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Beautiful views

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Giovanna P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: The owners were friendly and flexible. Nice amenities, though new laundry presently in process. Nice grounds and beautiful views. Quiet too.

Disliked: 5 miles from nearest shop so a few essential items might be a good thing to purchase from site.

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Pick your own pitch, friendly staff,…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 6
Accommodation 4
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Shelley S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: Pick your own pitch, friendly staff,

Disliked: Some of the pitches by toilet block not as flat but if parked right with levellers is ok, showers bit cramped but for a quick stay ok

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Enjoyable visit

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Dave M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: Everything. The owner of the site was very friendly and welcoming. Good clean facilities, lovely location and outlook.

Disliked: Nothing

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Zelf een plek uit mogen kiezen. Ruimte genoeg

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: Schoon toiletgebouw en de ruimte om me heen.

Disliked: Niets eigenlijk…. Uitzicht is prachtig.

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Sehr schön sauber - gemütlich und top organisiert ! Jederzeit wieder -…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 10
Tanja S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: Sehr schön sauber - gemütlich und top organisiert ! Jederzeit wieder - sehr liebe Inhaber!

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Fab site,great facilities, lovely owners.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Janet B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: What a fab site and lovely owners. Great facilities, really enjoyed our stay here..

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Toilets, shower block & kitchen area was fantastic. Really clean & lovely…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Nicola T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: Toilets, shower block & kitchen area was fantastic. Really clean & lovely hot water. The owners have really thought about what their customers want. Very friendly when we checked in.

Disliked: Not many level pitches but the owners are aware & are addressing that next. The weather was terrible but the views of Loch Shin made up for that.

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Excellent

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Great campsite. Good facilities and really friendly owner. Made to feel very welcomedz

Disliked: It’s a few miles from any shops, if you are travelling on foot or by bike it’s worth getting supplies before arriving.

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perfect

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
thomas m. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: quiet semi remote site with fantastic countryside views and wildlife

Disliked: nothing

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Family friendly and safe site.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Michelle V. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Lovely site. Restaurant on site. Staff were very friendly and chatty. There was a very relaxed and friendly atmosphere here.

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Features

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 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

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

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up 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

Bus
27.6 mi Royal Bank of Scotland
Rail
5.7 mi Lairg Rail Station
10.9 mi Invershin Rail Station
11.2 mi Culrain Rail Station
Ferry
29.1 mi Ullapool Ferry Terminal
29.2 mi Invergordon Port Ferry Terminal
30 mi 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 2020 2019 2018 2017
Dornoch 21.6 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Glenmorangie Distillery 22.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Lairg - Ord Hill Archaeological Walk 4.3 mi

Lairg - The Broch Walk 4.4 mi

Lairg: Raven's Rock Walk 8.2 mi

Rosehall Trails 8.2 mi

Falls of Shin 8.4 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.

Nearest campgrounds

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Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Want to know more about camping in Highlands and Islands?

  • 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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Woodend Caravan and Camping Park? From $25.31 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.