Camping in North Uist

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North Uist

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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

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The Fauld Farm on the Isle of Mull

1 unit · Motorhome, Tent50 acres · Tobermory, Scotland

The Fauld is a small hill farm located close to Tobermory in the north-east of the stunning Isle of Mull in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. In total, the land comprises around 150 acres - although most of this area tends to be grazed by our Highland ponies and Shetland/Cheviot sheep. In spring and summer, there are wild flowers and birds galore, and bracing fresh air is on tap all year round - as are the spectacular coastal views from the top of the hills. The farm lies within walking distance of the iconic and colourful fishing port of Tobermory, which offers a range of shops, cafes and pubs - as well as being home to the Tobermory Distillery at Ledaig. If you have a car, we can offer off-road parking for a couple of vehicles, and we also have parking space for two campervans (though we do not have water or electricity connections yet). PS: You are advised to come equipped for camping in wet conditions whatever the season - although we promise that the weather can be lovely too! We look forward to welcoming responsible, country-loving campers to The Fauld :-)

Reraig Caravan and Camping

2 units · Motorhomes3 acres · Kyle Of Lochalsh, Scotland

Reraig campsite is ideally located for exploring the stunning West Coast of Scotland. The Skye bridge is 10 minutes to the West, Eilean Donan castle 5 minutes to the East and the Beautiful village of Plockton just 15 minutes to the North. We are also a great stop off point along the world famous NC500 route.

Sanday Cabin

1 unit · Glamping1 acre · Sandy, Scotland

The Sanday Cabin is an open plan space with a lovely French style double bed (separate toilet / shower room) that sits at the top of a croft on the Isle of Sanday, right next door to Canna. The cabin has views out over the bay of Canna harbour to the Cuillins of Skye and across to the Isle of Rum. You can even see the famous Sanday Puffin Stacks from the cabin and take a stroll along the Puffin Trail. The cabin has its own decking area and a wooden fenced garden area - so you can enjoy looking at cows without them getting too close! Fully equipped kitchen, all linen towels provided and luggage transport provided.

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

Camping in North Uist guide

Overview

Right in the middle of the Outer Hebrides, between Harris and Benbecula, the island of North Uist is an attractive place to set up camp while tackling the long distance Hebridean Way or island-hopping around the Hebrides. While here you can explore sandy beaches perfect for wind and kite-surfing -pretty lochs, fish for trout, bike around the island, or go bird watching. You’ll also find a welcoming small community and a surprisingly robust arts scene. The summer months are best for good weather, wildlife and outdoor activities, but consider spring and autumn, too. While there are a limited number of campsites on the island, wild camping is always a possibility throughout Scotland—as long as you adhere to the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.

Where to go

Balnarad RSPB Nature Reserve

On North Uist’s west coast, the wildflower-carpeted machair of the Balnarad nature reserve is home to numerous wading and farmland birds, including lapwings, corn buntings and (rarely seen though often heard) corncrakes. You can camp in the reserve, next to a beautiful sandy beach.

Clachan Sands

On the north coast, the pristine white of Clachan Sands is made up from broken shells. Parallel to the beach, the machair is a perfect for walking and a haven for wildlife, including the elusive corncrake—it’s covered in wildflowers during the summer. Next to the beach, you’ll find a flat, grassy area for basic camping that is part of a working farm—there is an honesty box to collect fees.

Carinish

The little hamlet of Carinish, on North Uist’s southern coast, is home to the Neolithic Carinish Stone Circle and the remains of 12th-century Teampull na Trianaid (Church of the Holy Trinity). You can set up camp here overlooking a tidal bay and directly on the Hebridean Way route.

Lochmaddy

Visitors traveling to North Uist by ferry from Uig on the Isle of Skye, disembark in Lochmaddy. Here you’ll find the excellent Taigh Chearsabhagh Museum and Arts Centre, attractively set on the shoreline, as well as several dining options and attractions including the Barpa Langais burial cairn, and the set of three standing stones, Na Fir Bhrèige (The Three False Men).