Discover the best beach and dog-friendly campsites near Spean Bridge

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3 top beach and dog-friendly campsites near Spean Bridge

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Badrallach Campsite

12 units · Motorhomes, Tents1 acre · Ross and Cromarty, Highlands

Where the end of the road is the start of your adventure

The Charcoal Huts - Isle of Bute

2 units · Glamping8 acres · Scotland

Our Huts are located within the Moss Wood area of Bute Forest - a mixed birch and alder wood that extends up the hillside to the west of the A886 that connects the Rhubodach Ferry to Port Bannatyne and Rothesay. Moss Wood has a range of facilities. Park on the shore-side where the coast can be enjoyed or at the main entrance, and take a walk up through Moss Wood along the Poetry Trail. A steep walk in places, the Poetry Trail is a loop punctuated with places to stop and read, to stop and think. Read nature poetry from throughout the ages, stop at the Blether Stane, or taking the spur to the Viewing Point back south across the Kyles. Moss Wood connects to the West Island Way – take the Poetry Trail and the spur to the Viewing Point – and then take the Stag’s Trod further up (steeply) till you reach the West Island Way. From there, head south towards Port Bannatyne or north along the boundary of the Community Forest. From the viewing point, you can also explore interesting heritage features such as the old WW2 bunker, kayak shelter, Balnakailly settlement, and the SSSI oak woodland.

Mongolian Yurt in Stunning Highland

1 unit · Glamping1 acre · Lochearnhead, England

When travelling in Scotland, you will want to have the confidence in the quality of your accommodation, knowing that it will play a big part in the whole pleasurable experience of your holiday. Our location in Lochearnhead provides an ideal base for walking, water-sports, cycling, with flora & fauna and wild life in abundance. There are many local historic places to inspire you and bring the history of the highlands to life. Or perhaps you'd simply choose to curl up with a good book and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of a slower pace of life. Wester Auchraw is located on the A84, Cycle Route 7 and the much loved walk 'Rob Roy Way'. It sits amongst spectacular scenery in Highland Perthshire yet is only 1 hour's drive from Glasgow, Edinburgh and Perth.

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Beach and dog-friendly campsites near Spean Bridge guide

Overview

At the southern end of the Great Glen, the village of Spean Bridge offers a great base for walkers embarking on, or resting after, the Great Glen Way long-distance trail or the West Highland Way, which also passes through the village. Known as ‘the crossroads of the Highlands’, Spean Bridge also offers good access to Inverness, the Isle of Skye, Fort William, Loch Laggan and Strathspey. Surrounded by the Nevis mountain range, the area boasts plenty of natural beauty and opportunities for outdoor activities including hillwalking, climbing, watersports and wildlife watching. Campers have plenty of options in the area, from parking in a caravan site to pitching a tent under the shadow of Ben Nevis.

Where to go

North of Spean Bridge

Less than three miles north of Spean Bridge’s famed Commando Memorial, which commemorates the elite soldiers of WWII, family-run Gairlochy Holiday Park offers grass and hardstanding pitches for caravans, campervans and tents, as well as a selection of wooden chalets overlooking the River Spean Gorge with views to Ben Nevis, the Grey Corries and the Nevis Range.

East of Spean Bridge

Three and a half miles east of Spean Bridge, family-owned Bunroy Park occupies nine acres (3.6 hectares) of land in Roy Bridge, on the banks of the River Spean. The site has excellent views of the Nevis Range and spaces for touring caravans or motorhomes and tents. Glamping accommodation is also available in its log pods, tipi-style tents and self-catering lodges.

Fort William

Ten miles southwest of Spean Bridge, Fort William is a hub for outdoor adventure, from climbing Ben Nevis to hiking around Glencoe, and is a handy base due to its transportation links, shops and restaurants. In the north of town, Ben Nevis Holiday Park offers views of Ben Nevis and has grass and electric hard standing pitches for caravans, motorhomes and tents, as well as static caravans and self-catering holiday lodges.

Moy Bridge

Along the Great Glen Way, five miles north of Spean Bridge, you’ll find a designated free ‘wild camping’ area at Moy Bridge. The basic site has just a picnic table and room for only a few tents.

When to go

Fort William and the surrounding area is typically busy with tourists from May/June through September. At that time of year you’re likely to find crowded trails and booked-up campsites. Between April and early May is a good time to visit to avoid crowds. While the temperature will be cool, the landscape will be filled with blooming flowers and you can still enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling and kayaking.

Know before you go

Not all sites in the area open year-round: check opening dates before traveling.
Wild camping is legally allowed in Scotland if practised responsibly under the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.
You can reach Spean Bridge by bus from Fort William and Inverness (both cities have direct train connections to other major Scottish cities.
You will likely find everything you need in the well-stocked shops of Fort William, 10 miles away.