West coast of Scotland locations. (1 Viewer)

[fordsabroad]

A coupe of years ago I followed the NC500 route, which was a lot of miles in a short timescale. This September I am planning a trip from the south coast (Hampshire) to the West coast of Scotland. I am a photographer and this trip is to photograph landscapes and seascapes. Once I arrive at the West coast I would prefer to stay on sites for a few days so I will not be venturing up to the top of Scotland this trip. I would appreciate recommendations for campsites on or very close to beaches (I have a greyhound who loves to run on sand) If not beaches the lochs are also of interest. I may well stop of at Loch Lomond on route and a diversion to Glen Coe is not out of the question.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[rolosroller]

How about the Isle of Arran Seal Shore campsite

 

[royandsharont]

The CAMC affiliated site at North Ledaig is on a beach that is quite large. The site is sloped so I suspect every pitch has an uninterrupted view of the sea and Mull. Bus outside the gate to Oban and on a tarmac cycle way too. Glen Coe is very close by

 

[Jewellbags]

following this thread now

 

[Grianan]

Look out Invercaimbe campsite near Arisaig.

Is Applecross too far? Lovely sandy beach at Big Sand.

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[Turnersnhooch]

Sunnyside croft campsite silver sands between arisaig and malaig. The views are stunning over the islands. Direct access to beach. Short drive to arisaig or malaig for shops. Site has small shop. But very bejou. The views and beach are to die for. I think it's a couple of night spot as it's a bit steep on price. But the views. Wow .

 

[hja]

Dumfries and Galloway. Lots of scenery, lots of beaches.

 

[Tombola]

I stayed here for a few nights, close to skye
I think Jim was looking at it being a MHF CL at one time

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[Gingernuts]

How about the Isle of Arran Seal Shore campsite

Yes second that

 

[Burge]

We're of to Scotland in September too , Moffat first stop then on to Milarrochy C&CC sit for a couple of days then don't know where ??

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[Nirvanauk]

Were of to the same 2 sites mid sept. See you in the Oak Tree for a pint.

 

[Geistguy]

Big Sands campsite at Gairloch, the name says it all.

 

[cyberyacht]

We're of to Scotland in September too , Moffat first stop then on to Milarrochy C&CC sit for a couple of days then don't know where ??

Left Moffat a few days ago, having just overnighted there. Quiet freebie park-up in the road by the College that leads to the Green Frog. I wouldn't rate D&G for beaches though. Either very rocky or miles of mud.

 

[Burge]

Were of to the same 2 sites mid sept. See you in the Oak Tree for a pint.

Look out for a Harmony 690g & give us a shout what van you in ?

 

[Gellyneck]

I wouldn't rate D&G for beaches though. Either very rocky or miles of mud.

You've been to all the wrong beaches then.

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[poppycamper]

You've been to all the wrong beaches then.

Yep absolutely.. loads of un muddy or stoney beachs in D&G..

 

[Gellyneck]

Yep absolutely.. loads of un muddy or stoney beachs in D&G..

Can't deny though that some of the beaches further up the Solway can be muddy but brilliant for flounder tramping!

 

[poppycamper]

Can't deny though that some of the beaches further up the Solway can be muddy but brilliant for flounder tramping!

Indeed... but make sure you tramp wi yer running shoes on, cause when tide comes in, by feck does it come in..

 

[Gellyneck]

Indeed... but make sure you tramp wi yer running shoes on, cause when tide comes in, by feck does it come in..

Yip, that's why you always tramp with the tide going out and know when it's turning!

 

[lorger]

The world championships for flounder trapping is held in D&G each year, it’s in the village of Palnackie.

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[Gellyneck]

The world championships for flounder trapping is held in D&G each year, it’s in the village of Palnackie.

When I was a lad we used to go just further down the Urr from there!

 

[Burge]

Were of to the same 2 sites mid sept. See you in the Oak Tree for a pint.

We're at Loch Lomand 17th Sept for 3 nights

 

[Burge]

Is Glencoe worth a visit peeps ?? Nice site to stay on ??

 

[poppycamper]

Is Glencoe worth a visit peeps ?? Nice site to stay on ??

Drive through Glen Coe, one of the best drives you will experience.. can't advise on sites, sorry.

 

[lorger]

Is Glencoe worth a visit peeps ?? Nice site to stay on ??

It’s certainly worth the drive and possibly a night or two if you like walking, you can stop at the Ski centre for a donation and they also have showers and cafe. If decent weather you could get the chair lift up and have a walk round taking in the views before heading back down, you can walk down or mountain bike down if brave .

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[Wee Bold Davy]

Is Glencoe worth a visit peeps ?? Nice site to stay on ??

Glencoe is my favourite place on the planet

https://www.invercoe.co.uk/ between Glencoe and Ballachulish is a wonderful site with views to die for
Not quite dying but just been stung by a honeybee while typing this, ouch. The things I do for FUN

 

[Burge]

Thanks all will have a look at Invercoe site see if we can get on