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 pitches 50
Touring caravan pitches 40
Motorhome pitches 40
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 01 Apr to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

9.5

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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

Stunning views, peaceful vibes. Spotless, modern facilities praised, esp. powerful hot showers & kitted-out kitchen. Friendly, helpful owners. Spacious, choose-your-own pitches are a bonus. Midges manageable for most. Minor gripes: tight changing rooms, no phone chargers. Top Highlands spot!

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Great Place!!

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Lisa B.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Very friendly and welcoming owners, lots of space and great surrounding! The toilets and shower were extremely clean and spacious.

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Lots of space, good facilities which…

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lots of space, good facilities which were very clean. Owner friendly and helpful.

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Lovely, well kept, quiet campsite. Good…

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Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely, well kept, quiet campsite. Good facilities which were all very clean

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A proper hidden gem with great…

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Kenny S.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked A proper hidden gem with great facilities and the perfect location for some of the best walks and some well earned relaxation. Traffic meant I was going to be later than expected but the customer service and instructions for arrival were exceptional. Already planning the next visit.

Disliked Absolutely nothing.

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A lovely site

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Caroline C.

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked All the facilities were clean with a kettle, toaster, microwave, washing machine and dryers.

Disliked Nothing

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Alles super

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Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Sehr schön gepflegter Campingplatz. Saubere Sanitätsräume.

Disliked Die Reinigungszeit 11am bis 14pm ein wenig viel.
Nur wenig Möglichkeiten um etwas vom Campingplatz aus zu unternehmen

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Georgina W.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked First time I've ever not worn flip flops in the showers because it was so clean!!!

Very cute site. Pictures don't do it justice. Lovely views, clean and modern showers. Good toilets. Clean and functioning kitchen. Pleasant welcome.

Felt safe and friendly.

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Absolutely stunning views to Loch Shin.…

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David J.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Absolutely stunning views to Loch Shin. Very friendly woman who shown us the ropes and the toilet block, sparkling clean and the shower is a power shower, just what we needed.

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Quiet and clean campsite with excellent…

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Anonymous

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Liked Quiet and clean campsite with excellent views.

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Timo F.

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Everything. Very friendly and helpful owner: Warned us about an incoming storm and gave us very detailed help with where to pitch to get at least some shelter. Pitching where ever you like is much to my taste. Good facilities. Unfortunately, we had to pack up at 5 a.m. to avoid getting hit by the storm. Nevertheless, I highly recommend this campground. Location is absolutely stunning.

Disliked People complain a little about the midges. Yes, there are SOME. But nothing compared to a few campgrounds I have been to where you get eaten alive. So here's rather pleasant.

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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 Launderette 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 Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers

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 touring
    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 R472 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.