My favourite site in the UK

[Anthony1]

Sango Sands, Durness, the very top of Scotland - big, great views, park where you like, good facilities, a pub next to it, a breakfast bar in the morning. £19 no EHU.

 

[JohnnyP]

My favourite is Clachtoll Beach Campsite (which isn't too far from Sango Sands).
Direct access to this beach, lots to do and explore in the area and not too far from The Larder in Lochinver

 

[andyinluton]

Ours is Carradale on the Kintyre peninsular, the van is in the background. Only reason the dog is on a lead is that we were very close to some wild goats.

 

[Anthony1]

Ours is Carradale on the Kintyre peninsular, the van is in the background. Only reason the dog is on a lead is that we were very close to some wild goats.
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When you say the van is in the background, is it camouflaged or across the water.

 

[Anthony1]

My favourite is Clachtoll Beach Campsite (which isn't too far from Sango Sands).
Direct access to this beach, lots to do and explore in the area and not too far from The Larder in Lochinver
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I like the look of that - perhaps a visit, very soon. Well not too soon, it is booked up until September.

 

[andyinluton]

When you say the van is in the background, is it camouflaged or across the water.

From that angle it looks like its across the water, its actually 45min walk round the bay. Just at the back of the sand.

 

[JudeT]

Silversands near Arisaig, the best we have ever had

 

[Anthony1]

Silversands near Arisaig, the best we have ever had

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I know that one, Fully booked for at least two months now.

 

[andyinluton]

Theres a theme cropping up here, Scotland & sandy deserted beaches....

 

[Jay20cali]

Theres a theme cropping up here, Scotland & sandy deserted beaches....

Definitely agree.
we took a real liking to Scotland since our daughter moved there ,,and a bonus is the drive from were we live is much more scenic than the one to Cornwall..
Still love Cornwall but Scotland’s took 1st place without doubt

 

[andyinluton]

Definitely agree.
we took a real liking to Scotland since our daughter moved there ,,and a bonus is the drive from were we live is much more scenic than the one to Cornwall..
Still love Cornwall but Scotland’s took 1st place without doubt

I've gone off Cornwall, Pembrokeshire seems to have all the plusses of Cornwall without the crowds.
Whilst I love Scotland, the Clachtoll Beach Campsite is about the same driving time for us as the Costa Brava & I know which has the warmer sea.

 

[Jay20cali]

I've gone off Cornwall, Pembrokeshire seems to have all the plusses of Cornwall without the crowds.
Whilst I love Scotland, the Clachtoll Beach Campsite is about the same driving time for us as the Costa Brava & I know which has the warmer sea.

I have also gone of the places we always usually visit now seen them in a new light this time round
we were there last week it was cram packed most places ….the new places we visited was definitely a breath of fresh air .and pretty quiet.

 

[Jay20cali]

One of the nice ones

 

[icic]

Definitely agree.
we took a real liking to Scotland since our daughter moved there ,,and a bonus is the drive from were we live is much more scenic than the one to Cornwall..
Still love Cornwall but Scotland’s took 1st place without doubting do you fi

how do you find the midges .. I can’t stand them, always avoid going in case they are around

 

[Jay20cali]

how do you find the midges .. I can’t stand them, always avoid going in case they are around

No problem
We tend to stay right on the coast ,
Not sure if that helps.
Also don’t wear bright green for some reason?
They like that colour

 

[Herb]

I wish I’d known that useful bit of information.......

 

[Jay20cali]

It was a lime green tent they seemed to like on the campsite and lime green towel hung up so you’re probably going to be fine ,

 

[Anthony1]

how do you find the midges .. I can’t stand them, always avoid going in case they are around

Just stick your arm out of the van and they'll find you.


We have been in September, October and May - no midges.

 

[Jollity Farmer]

how do you find the midges .. I can’t stand them, always avoid going in case they are around

Have a look at this website:

The Scottish Midge Forecast

The Scottish Midge Forecast uses data from biting midge traps and mini-weather stations across Scotland to give you a view of midge levels in Scotland.

www.smidgeup.com

 

[DAJJER]

I wish I’d known that useful bit of information.......

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Me too!

 

[Anthony1]

Scotland and the California are a perfect match.

 

[Vicky D]

Sango Sands, Durness, the very top of Scotland - big, great views, park where you like, good facilities, a pub next to it, a breakfast bar in the morning. £19 no EHU.

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Fantastic thanks for the review - we are going there at the end of September so hoping for decent weather!

 

[Anthony1]

Fantastic thanks for the review - we are going there at the end of September so hoping for decent weather!

If you want EHu you have to book in advance or take pot luck on arrival. Although tempted to park on the cliff edge we moved back. We have been there three times and had to drop the roof twice - storms.

 

[66tim99]

This is already a great thread. Long may it continue

 

[barry]

Definitely agree.
we took a real liking to Scotland since our daughter moved there ,,and a bonus is the drive from were we live is much more scenic than the one to Cornwall..
Still love Cornwall but Scotland’s took 1st place without doubt

And there many more such beaches on the Inner and Outer Hebrides. Uig Sands, in particular.