Luxury beach campsites in Glen Roy National Nature Reserve

The Parallel Roads of Glen Roy are a striking sight in the heart of the Highlands.

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Glen Roy National Nature Reserve

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Cosy Caravan in Roshven

This self-contained trailer has been a well loved part our home since 2010. We’re happy to welcome friends and visitors to stay in it from time to time. A beautiful, wild and remote setting on the West Coast of Scotland. Peace and quiet! A useful stopover on the way to the Skye ferry. Cars/bikes and wellington boots are recommended. Eggs from our free range hens are available to buy. It is a drive to reach the small local shops/pubs. Walks to beaches and woods. We look forward to welcoming you. The vintage caravan is a cosy, quiet, self-contained space positioned close by our house. It is surrounded by honeysuckle and clematis. Through the windows you can glimpse mountains and trees. There’s a small double bedroom and another small bedroom that can be arranged either with a generous single or small twin beds that are ideal for young children. The living area has couches and a dining table. The kitchenette has all the basics, fridge, microwave and a gas cooker. The bathroom has a shower, washbasin and toilet. This self-catering accommodation has its own private lockable entrance. Guests have access to the caravan, garden, and driveway. Nearest shops/pubs are a 20-30min DRIVE away - it's a good idea to bring everything you need as the road is long and you may not feel like going out again! Please let me know in advance if you require the small twin beds made up. From the last week of May through to early September it is midge season in the Scottish Highlands, so be prepared to encounter these tiny biting flies - however, a light breeze and a stick of citronella incense is usually enough to disperse them! On still nights I strongly recommend that you keep the windows closed, otherwise you may find clouds of midges invade your space. There is a cooling fan to make warm evenings more comfortable. A haven for creatives! During April and October we host artists’ residencies specially for socially engaged practitioners who would benefit from some time to rest and reconnect with nature. When you book via Hipcamp, a small community fee is added to your daily booking charge and this goes to support these residencies by helping to pay for logs for the wood stove during the artists' visits.

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Luxury beach campsites in Glen Roy National Nature Reserve guide

Overview

Glen Roy National Nature Reserve is famed for its striking “Parallel Roads” slashing across the hillside. While they appear manmade, these are loch terraces that formed along the shorelines of an ancient ice-dammed loch. Exploring the landscape here is a great way to feel nature’s mighty forces and handiwork. The reserve begins three miles (five kilometres) up the glen from Roybridge. There are no formal paths but experienced walkers can tackle a moderate, but lengthy, hike up. The Parallel Roads can be easily seen from the public road, however. While there are no campsites within the nature reserve, Ben Nevis Holiday Park and Glen Nevis Caravan and Camping Park are both within a 30-minute drive.

When to go

The best time to visit Glen Roy National Nature Reserve is in spring and summer when wildflowers bloom in the woodland. You may also spot red deer, ravens, buzzards and even the occasional golden eagle. Glen Roy is close to major tourist attractions such as Ben Nevis and Loch Ness and so the area is often busy with tourists from June through August—try to avoid summer weekends and make bookings in advance.

Know before you go

Glen Roy is best visited with your own transport. The closest public bus stop and train station are both four miles (seven kilometres) away in Roybridge and there is no sidewalk along the road.
You’ll find information panels in the parking lot overlooking the Parallel Roads.
Visitors to Scottish nature reserves should always familiarize themselves with, and take care to follow, the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.