Touring Scotland
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We towed from Kinlochewe to Morvich using the A832 to Achnasheen and the A890 to Auchtertyre and then the A87. It was fine even though a section was single track and it’s steep in parts.
I think you’ll be OK if you have a good beefy towcar.
PS. I don’t think you'll be rushing things and it’ll certainly be a good taster for areas you might want to return to but don’t forget to give at least 72 hrs notice if you want to cancel club sites or you’ll get a slapped wrist. The 72 hrs works back from noon on your due day of arrival.
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We've towed from Morvich to Kinlochewe without any problem, using the A87 west to Auchtertyre, then up over to Achnasheen on the A890, then the A832 to the site. Steep in a couple of spots and a single track road in places but plenty of passing/overtaking pull-ins.
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We traveled this route from Morvich (Via) Skye then back up to Kinlochewe. Has as been said the road is steep in places and narrow in others but don't worry, just select the right gear and look further than the front of the car? Good layby not long after the start at the A87 the view is worth the amount of sweat you'll lose
one word of warning watch out for the Wild goat's, pulled up in a layby having something to eat, when out of the greenery comes a family of them didn't cross the road though. There is one tunnel on the road and all the passing places are on the other side of the road this way if I remember correctly watch out for the locals there the ones that are going faster than you!! but are no problem. Once have crossed over the train line you can start to enjoy the scenery and what scenery it is and when you get to Kinlochewe it gets even better.Steve & Joyce
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Take gallons or midgie repellent for both Morvich and Kinlochewe.
They're lovely sites with great walking. Take all provisions with you as there are only a few small shops.
Not a lot in Brora or Dunnet bay, but you could visit the Clynelish distillery in Brora and I thoroughly recommend the Castle of Mey near Dunnet Bay. Culloden is IMO, the most God forsaken place in the land. Easy enough trip to Inverness, which is a bit scruffy, and Cawdor castle is worth a visit.
I hope you don't find Brora / Dunnet Bay / Culloden too boring. Personally, I find they're OK for a couple of days but no more.
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If you are OK with a bit of driving out from a site, then there are loads of interesting trips out around Inverness, could easily spend 5-7 nights there.
Not been to Brora as yet, but have spent a few days at Dunnet Bay.
Further west along the north coast is also very interesting, and fabulous sunsets at Scourie
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We did the route of the North Coast 500 in 2016, with a detour to Orkney as we had time (wonderful!). Our favourite places on the mainland were Brora, Culloden, Loch Ness shores (Camping and Caravanning club), Glencoe (CCC), Poolewe (CCC), Durness (Sango sands), Altnahara, Dunnet Bay, Clachtoll beach, Morvich, and Staffin on Skye.
If you can visit Orkney we highly recommend it - we stayed at a CL site on South Ronaldsay, Kirkwall campsite and the council site at Birsay. There is so much to see!
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We are also looking at touring Scotland for the first time for about 4 weeks, starting late June and have found the replies on this topic very useful. We usually tour France and have never had to book sites in advance. Since we are not sure how much there is to do in each location in Scotland we would like to stay flexible and book each site just a day or two in advance - is this practicable in July or do Scottish sites get booked full well in advance?
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Some do, some don’t, Sworthian, which I realise is no help to you at all.
Can you say which areas and sites you have in mind?
There's always something to do in Scotland whether you're into hillwalking, exploring towns or enjoying quiet beaches and countryside.
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Ooooh you lucky people heading to Scotland! I toured there with my dog, in a campervan, for 5 or 6 weeks about 10 years ago and loved it! Headed off at start of June and didn't pre-plan routes/sites. Only had trouble with midges at Loch Lomond. Would definitely recommend a visit to Chanonry Point to watch the dolphins!
I had hoped to do a 3 week trip there this summer with my daughter in our caravan but have decided against it. We would have covered a lot of miles in 3 weeks to visit Gretna Green, Edinburgh (to see Pandas), Culloden (the NT visitor centre at the moor plus a trip to see the dolphins), Glencoe with a trip on 'The Jacobite' and home. Although our car and van seem a good match, and our little car is doing a grand job, I decided I should get some towing miles in before deciding whether the car could really tackle Scotland. So please say 'hello' from us and maybe we will get there next year.
Daisy
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Actually, I find, around here anyway, that the number of vans on a site (and the occupancy of holiday lets) is more closely related to the English school holidays than the Scottish ones.
I tried once to book the site at John O'Groats, but was told they didn't take bookings - it was just turn up and take your chances.
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