free camping?

[mark.hingston]

I am currently on route to the west coast, Skye and further up. I am sure I have read somewhere that you can legally free camp in Scotland. Anyone let me know on some must visit/see places.
Lets hope the weather improves a bit.

Cheers.

[mister munkey]

We've done a couple of tours up that way. Once you get up past Loch Lomond it gets quite breathtaking at almost every corner & they positively encourage a bit of Wild Camping, as long as you are tidy & don't cause any obstruction, the choices are pretty much unlimited.

There might be some food for thought in some of our blogs.


http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United ... 68409.html


http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United ... 59151.html


http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United ... 63913.html




Wherever you end up will be Spot On - Thats a promise.

[dandywarhol]

http://www.outdooraccess-scotland.com/h ... resources/

[.co.uk]

If your going to Skye then you have to check out the Quirang in the North of the Island and Elgol in the South. You can rough camp on the road to Elgol. Theres a big loch with plenty of stops bythe side of it on the road to Elgol. I would suggest stopping at the Quirang and checking out the sunrise in the morning. Glencoe is also worth a stop. Either rough camp or if you want a shower/ toilet then check out the Red Squirrel campsite. It cost £8 per adult and they allow camp fires until 11pm.

Some other places I would recommend visiting is the Ardnamurchan Peninsula, the road to the Isles from Fort William to Mallaig taking in the Glenfinnan viaduct and monument. Eilean Donan castle on the road to Kyle of Lochalsh and Plockton are worth a stop. Further North head for Torridon and Ullapool areas. Both beautiful!

Hope this helps.

[dandywarhol]

Here's the Sligahan site in the middle of Skye

[mister munkey]

Looks a bit busy.

Are there any others that may be a little less congested?

[g8dhe]

Can recommend Tokavaig Bay Skye, click for fullsize and mapping location etc.

[scanner]

I have read somewhere that you can legally free camp in Scotland.

As Dandy's link probably tells you it doesn't apply to vehicular camping - however if you want to legally park the Bongo somewhere and then go off and camp - yes you can.

"Free camping" in campers and m/homes is beginning to attract adverse comment especially on the Outer Isles.

[dandywarhol]

I have read somewhere that you can legally free camp in Scotland.

As Dandy's link probably tells you it doesn't apply to vehicular camping - however if you want to legally park the Bongo somewhere and then go off and camp - yes you can.

"Free camping" in campers and m/homes is beginning to attract adverse comment especially on the Outer Isles.

..........................and only because of the selfish bastards who leave their rubbish behind and dump their chemical loos on the fragile machair

[mark.hingston]

Thanks for all the recommendations. We are heading up that way tomorrow. I'm in Scotland and the sun is shining and its warm. Whats all that about then.

MH

[brorabongo]

I'm in Scotland and the sun is shining and its warm. Whats all that about then.

I don't understand what you mean Mark ..... Everyone knows it's always sunny in Scotland.

Have a great trip.

[munroman]

I'm in Scotland and the sun is shining and its warm. Whats all that about then.

I don't understand what you mean Mark ..... Everyone knows it's always sunny in Scotland.

Have a great trip.

I know, this oppressive heat is murder Donald, a wee rain shower would be such a relief!

[Heart of Midlothian]

Good spot in Carbost just opposite the Talisker distillery overlooking the bay, never had any problems there. Old Inn 2 mins walk up the road is a good bet for food, much better than the touristy Sligachan (although their old mountaineering photos are well worth a look).

[Muzorewa]

Some ideas of where to go HERE and HERE

Some ideas of where to wild-camp here.....


Glen Trool, Galloway Forest Park


West bank of Loch Linnhe, north of Ardgour


Loch Glencoul, Sutherland


Tràigh Allt Chàilgeag, Sutherland


Eoligarry, Isle of Barra


Hushinish beach, Isle of Harris


Uig sands, Isle of Lewis


Applecross, Wester Ross


Loch Nan Ceall near Arisaig, Highland


Loch Beg, Isle of Mull


Rannoch Moor near the Kings House Hotel


Loch Indaal, Isle of Islay


Corran Sands, Isle of Jura


Kintyre Peninsula, Argyll

[dandywarhol]

Don't see much evidence of latrine digging Muz -! hope you've been a responsible wild camper