Morvich Pitches

munro21
munro21 Forum Participant Posts: 57
edited January 2018 in UK Campsites & Touring #1

Hi, I have just booked a 10 day stay at Morvich, but was wondering if anybody knew of what pitches to avoid, as after reading some of the reviews it seems that some do flood after heavy rain (this is Scotland).  Any advice or tips would by grateful.

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  • Oneputt
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    edited January 2018 #2

    We stayed last August.  There were a few pitches flood around the facilities block.  We stayed on pitch 38 or 39 and had no problems at all.

  • SteveL
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    edited January 2018 #3

    We stopped on 77, alongside the tent field. Which did get puddles in it after heavy rain. Although our pitch was OK. The site is very flat and I suppose given the right conditions water could pond just about anywhere. The whole area is on river gravels though and seems to drain quite quickly. The puddle in the tent field, was not there for long.

    The end of the site we stopped on is quite nice as being a dead end gets less site traffic.

  • Steve Scott
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    edited January 2018 #4

    We stayed on "40" in May had no problems with flooding. If I'm not mistaken the wardens take any pitches out of use if there has been any flooding.

    Steve & Joyce

  • Kennine
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    edited January 2018 #5

    I've been to Morvich many times and even during very heavy rain, I have never seen any significant flooding. The rain water drains away quickly. 

    I always pitch within the main caravanning area because of the fine views of the surrounding mountains. The small caravan area behind the tent camping part of the site is too enclosed by trees for my liking and can be quite dark on dull days. As I've never pitched there I cannot comment on how wet it is in that small area, or how long it takes to dry out. 

    K

  • ABM
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    edited January 2018 #6

    Dammit  Kennine,  thats  twice  this  Century  I've  agreed  with  you,  must  be  mellowing  in  my  ( comparatively ) old  age.

    As  t'others  said  even  after  the  heaviest  rain  as  long  as  the  rivers  ok  the  site  soon  drains.

  • Oneputt
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    edited January 2018 #7

    Just checked the site plan and the following pitches were flooded for most of the week we were there:  1,2,3,26,27&28.  A number of others had the odd puddle but not too bad

  • munro21
    munro21 Forum Participant Posts: 57
    edited January 2018 #8

    It Sounds like the best thing to do if possible is stay away from the pitches near the toilet block.  Also it seems that the pitches in the main area have the best views.

  • Fisherman
    Fisherman Forum Participant Posts: 2,367
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    edited January 2018 #9

    If you want views then wild camp at Mam Ratagan, overlooking Morvic and the 5 sisters of  Kintail

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