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a13x



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Suggestions for camping end of May -Scotland
Guys, if you have any suggestions on where to spend a few days camping towards the end of May. In an Oztent and happy to travel the UK or a few hours into France. All experiences welcome.

Ideally somewhere scenic and the benefit of some gentle lanes would be a bonus. Would even be happy to tag along to an existing meet/laning trip with Def2 owners
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a13x



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Discussion with the other half has decided on Scotland! Her father lives in Oban so can tie in a trip to visit for a day.

May make a road trip out of it but will prefer to stay in the Oztent where possible.

Suggested stops and routes welcome
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We did the Highlands last year... It was truly amazing.
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We camped at a cracking site at Camusdarrach in October last year check it out in the Cool Camping guide for Scotland.
Only a short walk to some great beaches looking out to Sye, Rum and Eig.
Take your own beer cos there aint any pubs. There's plenty to see and the are is steeped im history.

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We camped at a cracking site at Camusdarrach in October last year check it out in the Cool Camping guide for Scotland.
Only a short walk to some great beaches looking out to Sye, Rum and Eig.
Take your own beer cos there aint any pubs. There's plenty to see and the are is steeped im history.

Uncas (last of the mucky uns)
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Unc



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We camped at a cracking site at Camusdarrach in October last year check it out in the Cool Camping guide for Scotland.
Only a short walk to some great beaches looking out to Sye, Rum and Eig.
Take your own beer cos there aint any pubs. There's plenty to see and the are is steeped im history.

Uncas (last of the mucky uns)
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Plockton, Arisag & Morar (near the place recommended by Unc) ??? Can't beat the area! Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's)
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If you really want to experience something different, keep heading north. Ullapool has a nice campsite on the edge of the town, right on the shore of Loch Broom, then drive up the west coast into the GeoPark. Coigach peninsula has amazing scenery, like something out of Lord of The Rings. There's camping at Portabhaigh. Further north, beyond Inchnadamph, the scenery gets even more spectacular. Camping at Scourie. Hang a right at Laxford Bridge and take the single track road through the Reay Forest for great views of Red Deer, carry on along Loch Shin to Lairg (also camping available). Falls of Shin visitor centre to see the salmon leaping up the waterfall. There's so much to see and do, you'd never want to leave!


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Wild camping along the river leading up to Loch Etive (off Glencoe) , also stayed at a nice one 1/2 way up Loch Leven on th south side, mentioned in the cool camping guide, but due to a misprint the 'pub in walking distance' related to one in Wales Rolling with laughter Nice views down the Loch and otters .

Seal Shore on Arran also nice, sea views and seals - great local produce at the local butchers and stops.

Not camping I know but the fish shop round by the ferry on Ullapool key does some awesome sandwiches - highly recommend the hot smoked salmon ones Thumbs Up

Have a great time, its a great place to stay for a while.

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d j hutton wrote:
Wild camping along the river leading up to Loch Etive (off Glencoe) , also stayed at a nice one 1/2 way up Loch Leven on th south side, mentioned in the cool camping guide, but due to a misprint the 'pub in walking distance' related to one in Wales Rolling with laughter Nice views down the Loch and otters .

Seal Shore on Arran also nice, sea views and seals - great local produce at the local butchers and stops.

Not camping I know but the fish shop round by the ferry on Ullapool key does some awesome sandwiches - highly recommend the hot smoked salmon ones Thumbs Up

Have a great time, its a great place to stay for a while.

DJ


The Ullapool fish shop is walking distance from the campsite. Cool 2012 Defender Utility Wagon
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The Ullapool fish shop is walking distance from the campsite.
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I worked that out after driving all the way from Etive! Should have gone to that one to start with Laughing

Next time

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d j hutton wrote:
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The Ullapool fish shop is walking distance from the campsite.
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I worked that out after driving all the way from Etive! Should have gone to that one to start with Laughing

Next time

Dj


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Inveralligin near Torridon. Wild camp at side of river. Honesty box.
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a13x



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Thanks all, will have a nose tomorrow whilst on the train to collect the new car.
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