Reader's Review - Sango Sands Caravan & Camping
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Sango Sands Caravan & Camping
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Sango Sands
Durness
Highlands (Browse area)
IV27 4PP See Map
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Tel: 01971 511726
Pitches: 82
Open: April - October
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Reviewer: Micol  (6)
Date of Visit: June 2010
Unit: Campervan
What a location!
Right above the beach at Durness looking out Northwards. Quite busy but OK. Toilets, Showers, etc. A little dated but fine and clean. Local Spar just up the road. Lots of space. We had good weather, but imagine it could well get a bit windy. Within easy walking distance of Smoo Cave - quite awesome.
We (& most of the camp site!)saw a pod (is that the right term?) of killer whales - Orca - 2 adults with 3 or 4 youngsters. They came right into the bay - one of adults seemd to be chasing something and almost beached, then heaved itself sideways and back into the water - then they continued their leisurely amble round the bay and back out to sea - absolutely fantastic! Apparently there is a number of Orca that regularly 'patrol' this northern coast and a little down the west coast.
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Reviewer: Kennyboy2831 (22)
Date of Visit: April 2010
Unit: Motorhome
Arrived at site no one available, so just pitched in a spectacular spot overlooking the beach. Owner came to see us at about 6pm to collect payment explaining he had been to a funeral. Was most helpful as we had a spot of bother with the pump and he kept us updated with the arrival of a new one.
The sands are beautiful and clean there are shops and an information centre also a pub and petrol station available close by. Smoo cave just down the road is a must visit and also there are walks in the area. The facilities were ok although could do with updating but were always clean.
Would we return the answer is yes
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Reviewer: JaneH (50)
Date of Visit: September 2009
Unit: Campervan
Stayed here for one night during 70 mph winds! You can pitch up right to the cliff edge but opted out with the winds as they were. The site is very relaxed with a 'come and pay when the office opens' system. Decent showers (mixed block)x2 blocks and toilets, washing up facilities under cover and clothes line area.
Next to the site is the Oasis restaurant/bar where we took refuge from the winds, seemed popular with locals and tourists alike. The TIC is well worth a visit, lots of local info. The craft village was handy during the winds and picked up some nice hand made soap and a lovely picture. Cocoa Mountain is a definite must especially the hot chocolate - delicious.
Small supermarket and post office just up the road.
Balnakiel bay is worth a trip even on a wet day.
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Reviewer: Kate Best (2)
Date of Visit: October 2009
Unit: Campervan
A wonderful site right on the edge of the country. Very reasonable fees. £5.50 per night, which gets collected by the owners. A good shower block with dishwashing facilities.
The shop and post office and local restaurant are all a very short walk away.
The views are stunning and there is a sandy beach right beneath the campsite.
If you enjoy walking the cliffs, wandering along white sandy beaches and watching all sorts of sea birds passing by, you will love this site.
There is also an excellent craft village close by and Smoo Caves is a must. Great for all ages who love the outdoors. If I didn't live so far away, I would visit as often as possible
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Reviewer: AndyRomain (22)
Date of Visit: August 2009
Unit: Tent
New tent, new trip, so time for a new review!
There are two things you need at Durness - a strong tent, and a lot of confidence! However, if you are well equipped with these, this is an amazing site in a beautiful part of the country. The drive up through the 'Geopark' is breathtaking, and never ceases to captivate me.
Durness itself is a tiny village (the most North Easterly on the mainland UK), with a few local facilities, and is a good staging post for 'LEJOG' (the reason for my last visit), or a good base for exploring the far North of the mainland.
The site itself is well presented, superbly well priced (£5.50 per adult per night), and has excellent facilities. It's the kind of site where you can either mingle and chat with the other campers, or keep yourself to yourself. There are also often a lot of foreign visitors to the site, mainly Dutch and German, so it has a nice international mix too.
The site is perfectly located for visits to Balnakeil Bay (lovely walks over duneland), and Cape Wrath. Be aware, the ferry to Cape Wrath is weather dependant, and will generally only run if there are 6 or more passengers. The trip to the Cape (£5 for the ferry, £9 for the minibus) is well worth the money, and you can expect to see plenty of Deer, and if you're lucky, the occasional Golden Eagle.
The only caveat with the site is the weather. Fortunately on the two occasions I have stayed here, my tents have held up to the very high winds that sweep across the site, but be mindful that this isn't your average campsite, this is as far North as you can go without getting your feet wet.
In summary, Durness is a stunning location, with friendly hosts, and all the facilities you could need.
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Reviewer: Flippsy (5)
Date of Visit: August 2009
Unit: Tent
Travelling to this site, you feel you are in a completely different country. There is no other landscape quite like this in Great Britain. It's wild and remote, dramatic mountain scenery with stunning, white empty beaches. Durness is a little haven of humanity with just enough in the way of shops to keep body and soul together for a few days. I couldn't believe it but they had my daily paper every day as well as fresh baked bread and hot pies.The Campsite is just in a fantastic location overlooking a beautiful beach with clear blue seas and rolling waves.
There is lots of space and choice for pitches for different units, but we felt at home in our tent, rather than pushed to one corner by the big vehicles that sometimes dominate other places. Facilities were quite acceptable for the unfussy anyway, and kept fairly clean - there was even a plug for the girls who need hair straighteners etc. The campers kitchen, being a basic and communal arrangement, would not have pleased everyone, but if it's blowing a gale and you're in a little tent, then it would be a godsend.
This is a site for outdoor lovers who can make their own entertainment. People talk to each other here. Having a tourist information office next door was useful and we would have stayed longer than 3 nights if we could have.
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