Hillside Auckengill Campsite

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  • Small, peaceful tourer site with sea views at Auckengill in Caithness
  • On the North Coast 500 driving route; John O’Groats 10 minutes’ drive
  • Grass pitches surrounded by grazing animals; pub five minutes’ drive
With spectacular views over Caithness farmland to the North Sea, Hillside Auckengill Campsite is a peaceful spot to park up for the night when you’re heading around north Scotland on the NC500. It’s also a handy base if you’ve got an early-morning start for the Orkney Islands, as it’s only 15 minutes’ drive from Gills Bay ferry port. And thanks to its location in the rural village of Auckengill, 10 minutes’ drive from John O’Groats and five minutes from the sea, the site also makes a convenient spot for hanging around and exploring Caithness in more depth. It’s a breeze to get to as well, being easily accessed from the A99 trunk road. The handful of grass pitches here are surrounded by fields full of livestock and have access to a single bathroom containing a toilet and shower. There are plenty of local walks direct from the grass pitches for hikers and dog-walkers – you might like to follow sections of the fairly strenuous John O’Groats Trail (five minutes’ walk) or simply amble down to Keiss Beach (an hour). Foodwise, barbecues are permitted on site, but if you fancy a change of scenery, head to the pub in Keiss (five minutes’ drive) for some wholesome grub. Restock with supplies at the supermarkets in Wick (20 minutes).

Site type

Motorhome pitches 9
Touring caravan pitches 9
Open all year
Opens
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. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 121 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

95% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

A gem of a site! Guests rave about the friendly hosts, pristine facilities & lovely views. Level pitches with good hookups. Ideal stopover, especially for NC500 travellers.

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Warm welcome, very clean and excellent toilet facilities. Beautiful spot, perfect for John OnGroats, Duncansby stacks and for Parkunners we easily made it to Thurso Parkrun. Campsite is very well looked after with pride by the owner. Good mobile signal- no need for WiFi.

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Raymond W.

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Location
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Kara F.

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked The lady who runs this is Absolutely lovely! My apologies for not remembering the ladies name, but she went out of her way to speak with us and has thought of everything to make a stay here comfortable. The facilities are very clean and a lot of effort has gone into the campsite. It's set in a nice quiet location, yet close to everything you need while travelling. Thank you for a lovely stay 😊

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Ramune D.

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Nothing

Disliked Needs alot improvement

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Laura S.

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Stayed on this gorgeous little site for 1 night and the location amazing. There are roughly about 10 pitches, all kept very tidy and clean, some lovely little touches like picnic benches and a swingball set in the centre of the site. The shower and toilet cubicle were spotlessly clean! I would 100% recommend this site to anyone who is thinking of doing the NC500, who plan on staying in this area overnight.

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A good pull in and out for one if not busy.

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Trish S.

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Extremely quiet, clean, easy to get to and a lovely view. Only two pitches occupied.

Disliked Only one shower and toilet. Shower was not great, took ages to rinse my hair. If the site was busy this would be a huge problem with queuing for the toilet and shower.

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Perfect location for a stay on our NC500 trip. Lovely views and very clean toilet and shower block. Would highly recommend!

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Perfect stopover before hitting John o groats

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Avril W.

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Everything. Clean tidy. Water on each pitch chemical waste and a shower with toilet and sink that was absolutely spotless. So Clean. Beautiful views and quiet. Dog friendly and has a nice grassed area with picnic benches

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Stephen p.

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Really friendly owners, beautiful views, super clean toilet and shower facilities, loads of space for kids to play.

Disliked Can't find a fault, honestly amazing!

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Graham B.

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Very quiet spot with excellent amenities,very friendly owners who even offered if we wanted anything from the super market as they were going shopping.We would definitely stay there again.

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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 pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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

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

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Golf nearby Sailing nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Hillside Auckengill Campsite

Auckengill

Wick

Caithness

Scotland

KW1 4XP

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

58.57135°N
3.09278°W

Nearest transport

Rail
14.5 km Wick Rail Station
21.9 km Georgemas Junction Rail Station
25.4 km Thurso Rail Station
Ferry
8.2 km John O' Groats Ferry Terminal
8.5 km Gills Bay Ferry Terminal
20 km Burwick Sth Ronaldsay Orkney Ferry Terminal
Airport
13.2 km Wick Airport
44 km Kirkwall (Orkney) 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

To learn more about Caithness heritage, pay a visit to Nybster Broch (five minutes’ drive), the circular ruins of a former Iron Age settlement with a 19th-century tower covered in gargoyles built into it. Just down the road, the Caithness Broch Centre (also five minutes) displays Viking and Pictish artefacts found in local brochs, including pottery and gaming tokens. Have a nose around the dramatic clifftop ruins of Bucholie (five minutes) and Old Keiss castles (10 minutes), or for a regal day out, tour the sumptuous apartments and neatly planted walled gardens at the 16th-century Castle of Mey (25 minutes’ drive), once the home of HM, The Queen Mother. Head to John O’Groats (10 minutes) for beer and whisky tastings or to pick up pretty souvenirs in the art gallery. To admire the wild Caithness coastline from the sea, join a boat cruise from Wick (20 minutes) and get up close to caves and jagged sea stacks while looking out for puffin colonies tucked into the cliffs and seals basking on the rocks.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Dunnet 15.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Thurso 25 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The Castle & Gardens of Mey 10.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

The Stacks of Duncansby 8.8 km

Noss Head and Sinclair and Girnigoe Castles 10.8 km

Staxigoe to Noss Head 12.8 km

Dwarwick to Castletown 16.7 km

Brough Harbour – Marry Geo - Remains of Castle – Kerry Geo 16.8 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 Hillside Auckengill Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Hillside Auckengill Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Hillside Auckengill Campsite? To learn more about Caithness heritage, pay a visit to Nybster Broch (five minutes’ drive), the circular ruins of a former Iron Age settlement with a 19th-century tower covered in gargoyles built … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Hillside Auckengill Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    Please telephone the site 30 minutes before arrival.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Hillside Auckengill Campsite? From R687,13 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.