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Upon arrival you may be concerned that the entrance is in a rather industrial looking edge of the town and you have to go under a railway bridge to get into the site. However once on the site you'd never know any of that was there - it's a beautiful site, very well kept. The grass was in pristine condition and looks as though it is cut regularly.
Larger campervans and maybe caravans won't be able to get under the railway bridge and you are advised to call for the warden who will escort you back into the town and through a park alongside the river. It was a bit disconcerting and you get funny looks from the dog walkers!
The pitches are all hard standing and are very big - you'd have space for a van, awning and car and there was plenty of room between them. The hookup points seemed quite new and safe which is more than can be said for a lot of sites!
The wardens were very helpful, friendly and chatty and were eager to please.
The shower block was ample but I did find it a bit strange that you were given a pin number to get in. Also the shower cubicles were rather small but the showers were good.
I did find that there were too many signs up around the site; 'no this', 'no that', 'drive like this' etc. I know they are just trying to keep the place respectable!
Just outside the park is a lovely river side walk with a playpark for the kids. You can cross the bridge and walk right into the town, maybe a 5 minute walk. There are some good shops and a nice chippy just up the hill.
We had only booked for 3 nights but decided to stay another 3 nights extra.
The campsite is very clean and spacious. The reception staff are also very friendly and helpful.Lots of information given to us on our arrival with regards to the surrounding area.
The toilets are clean only down side was the showers were very temperamental. Hot then ran cold!
The campsite is within a short distance walk to a childs park, wick town and harbour.
What a wonderful site this is! We arrived in the middle of a very wet summer but that didn't spoil our stay at all.
The site is in a beautiful setting, right on the edge of the riverbank. Pitches are very large, we have a 26ft caravan and didn't feel like we were taking up too much space at all. Supermarket and town is a very short walk along the edge of the riverbank.
The site owners are a lovely couple, they couldn't do enough for us and always had time for a chat.
The only criticism I have of the whole site is the toilet block being a little dated and showers a bit cramped.
All in all, a great site, wonderful friendly people and a lovely area perfect for touring the far North of Scotland.
This was a site that we found after we had decided not to stay at John O Groats, because of the high winds, and what a delightful site it was. In a motorhome we where escorted along the river because of the low bridge,a bit hairy because the river was in flood and the road was underwater we drove through about 18 inches of water,on to the site. The next day the water had receded. The pitches where all a very good size and a lot where hardstanding,good electric hookups. Perfect grass, and all the park was spotlessly clean.The wardens where very friendly, and could not do enough for you.
Toilets where nice and clean, even though the cubicles where very small. There is a small shop on site, and plenty of shops within a very short walking distance from the town. Wick offers most things one would expect in any town, and is a very pleasant stroll out of the park and along the river to reach. In the town is a whiskey distillery well worth a visit. We stayed three nights and found plenty to do in Wick, and we where kindly allowed to extend our last day free of charge because we were waiting for a small job to be done on a van.
Set at the foot of Ben Nevis in the midst of spectacular Highland scenery. Pitches with fantastic mountain views, for caravans, motorhomes and tents with EHU option, or choose a cosy camping pod or self catering lodge. Showers and toilets, dishwashing, small shop, WiFi, and children`s play park. Explore over 1,000 acres, including woodland, roaming Highland Cattle, fishing rights to the River Nevis, and a multitude of walks and cycle tracks. And afterwards relax in the onsite restaurant and bar! Find out more here
Very friendly and helpful owners. The site is in walking distance from the town centre which has plenty of facilities or even nearer to a local supermarket.
This is a good base for touring the north of Scotland.Wick itself is a pleasant town with everything you are likely to need
The site has plenty of dry level pitches . The toilet block is clean and well kept if a little cramped. Overall a quiet and friendly site
As has been previously mentioned on the many reviews, this site is fantastic. A well cared for place with great attention to detail from the very pleasant owners who would have done anything to assist if required. Not so impressed with Wick though but I will return to this site very soon.
Close to all Wick's local shopping facilities but just far enough away to leave the site peaceful and relaxing.
Having lived in Wick most of my life I had never been to this site. I decided to try the site out when we decided to try out our caravan before the season started.
The couple that run the site are very friendly and the site was immaculately kept and very quiet. The facilities are good although the toilet block was a bit dated but was kept very clean, but in April when the site was quiet they had no heating on in the toilets and it was freezing cold.
Wick is a lovely little town with loads of places of interest and lots of eating and drink establishments within it's town centre.
Plenty of supermarkets within the town and Tesco's on the outskirts is open to 12 o'clock in the evening.
Location of campsite is is very nice, with lovely walks along the river and a children's play park close to the site.
Highly recommended to anyone wishing to visit Caithness
Having spent four months on the site I feel fully qualified to give you an honest review of wick camping & caravanning site.
The couple who run the site are the most wonderful couple you would love to meet. Always there for all of your needs, no matter how big or how small.
The site itself is only a short walking distance along the river side to the town centre of Wick. The grass on the site is mown on a regular basis with the grass cuttings collected as cut so there is no grass cuttings to be found in the shower block or in the showers. The shower blocks are cleaned every day and are kept to a high standard of cleanliness. Washing facilities are also to a clean standard which are located just outside the Shower / toilet block.
There is a massive Tesco store on the edge of town which stocks anything you can think of. In the town centre you can also find the Weatherspoons pub which provides excellent food and beer at a price we all can afford.
Very quiet site in a lovely setting. Approach in motorhome needed the assistance of the warden because of a low bridge at the entrance. The alternative route given on the phone was unusual in that we seemed to come through a public park. The warden was very apologetic because their normal procedure of guiding motorhomes in by car could not be followed since her husband was at a funeral. That said she could not have been more helpful or more pleasant she even came to our pitch to ensure we had managed the hook-up. Wick itself appeared somewhat rundown but we were only stopping for the one night.
Set at the foot of Ben Nevis in the midst of spectacular Highland scenery. Pitches with fantastic mountain views, for caravans, motorhomes and tents with EHU option, or choose a cosy camping pod or self catering lodge. Showers and toilets, dishwashing, small shop, WiFi, and children`s play park. Explore over 1,000 acres, including woodland, roaming Highland Cattle, fishing rights to the River Nevis, and a multitude of walks and cycle tracks. And afterwards relax in the onsite restaurant and bar! Find out more here
Lovely campsite, very pretty and peaceful. Although on the edge of a town this site feels secluded and rural whilst being a 5 minute walk from shops and restaurants. The owners were very friendly and helpful and informative about the area. They allowed us to stay on the pitch until late in the day at no extra charge as we were not ready to move on. We were able to choose our pitch and there were ample electric hook-ups available. The toilet block was spotless with plenty showers and hot water. No play park but there is a good one just along the riverside path.
I highly recommend this site and it is even worth a detour a bit further north than you might have planned on going.
This lovely site is only a ferry journey away from our home, but we were delighted with our stay. The site is under the personal supervision of William and Tricia Miller from Wick who really pull out the stops to make sure that your stay is a memorable one. The park itself is very pretty with plenty of hard standings, hook-ups and a facilities block which may not be as modern as other parks but it is more than adequate, clean and tidy with lashings of hot water. The park is only five minutes away from the centre of Wick and two minutes walk from a small play-park which will keep younger children amused. The main entrance to the park is under a railway bridge with a maximum height of 2.89m, but for this season a new riverside road has opened up to the park meaning those with larger caravans and motor homes have easy access to the park. It may not be far a way from our home but we are looking forward to our next visit there.
On arrival my first impression was 'Oh No!' as the site is located just off the main road next to the electricity sub station & the railway line, so I wasn't feeling optimistic that I had made the right choice.
How wrong I was - this site turned out to be a hidden gem! It is green, level & sheltered with a mix of hardstanding & grass pitches both with & without electric hookups. They have a small shop, with facilities to make a tea or coffee or a pot noodle if you wish & will freeze your icepacks at no extra charge on request.
Situated next to the river it is securely fenced off - important when you have a 3 year old. An access road is available for taller units if necessary. The midgies weren't too much of a problem at the site itself as we tended to have a bit of sea breeze to keep them at bay, but don't forget your repellant as you will definitely need it if you go sightseeing.
There are trains occassionally, sometimes in the early morning, but these were infrequent & I can only recall hearing/seeing 2-3 per day during our stay. As we live near a railway line back home this proved no problem to us & caused great excitement for my youngest child. On occassion I could hear the gentle hum of the sub station but to be honest the birds made more noise, so this was inconsequential.
As previously mentioned the toilet block does need updating as although toilets,showers & sinks are clean & plentiful with lashings of hot water day or night, the cubicles are rather cramped & difficult to access with young children, if you are overweight (like me), or have mobility problems. There is a free hairdryer unit in the ladies bathroom, so no scrabbling around for 20 pence pieces as usual. However, there are 3-4 stairs up to both male & female bathrooms, even though there are handrails for support. There are also steps up to the washing up facilities. Therefore access would need to be improved e.G the addition of ramps & bathroom adaptations would be necessary & welcomed not only to comply with current disabled access legislation & to make them more 'family friendly'.
Laundry facilities are limited to handwashing only & a rotary washing line is provided. However, there is a launderette in the town near the harbour should the need arise (with ample parking).
There is a chemical toilet disposal point, plenty of bins for rubbish disposal & easy access to drinking water & grey water disposal. Fire safety equipment is visible & readily available if need be.
A comprehensive information point is available with the latest leaflets on local/regional visitor attractions.
The children were free to play ball games on site as there was plenty of space, even though we were staying at what is one of their busier times of the year. They were able to build dens if they so wished. There is a small children's playground with swings, slide & roundabout adjacent to the site but as it is next to the river, young children would require supervision. A bigger & better playground complete with skate park for older children can be found on the road to the Old Castle of Wick above the harbour, which you could walk to in about 15 minutes or drive to in less than 5.
Reiss beach is about a 10 minute drive away in Sinclair's Bay. Being sandy the kids enjoyed building sandcastles & exploring the sand dunes.
The town, a 10 minute walk along the river is well served by supermarkets,all with ample parking & cashpoints. You will also find local recycling facilities there. The Co-op is a 5 minute walk along the main road, Somerfield is just across the river accessible by footbridge & Tesco is just over a mile away. There is also a Lidl in the nearby retail park on the road from Inverness. The Coop & Tesco are open 7 days. Tesco also sells petrol, but there is also a local petrol station 2 mins away at the crossroads with the A99 which I found to be even cheaper. There are several takeaways if you don't fancy cooking & a couple of restaurants. The town itself is only small & may be considered in decline by some, but it is no different than many other British towns and is still charming in its own way. The local museum staffed by volunteers is a cheap day out if it's raining and if you come up when Wick gala week is on like we did, you will have fun watching the parade, participating in the events on offer all topped off with a fireworks finale on the last day. We found there was plenty to see & do -Thurso, John O' Groats, The Castle of Mey & Halkirk highland games were easily reached by car & there are opportunities to take a day trip to Orkney if you so wish. Or closer to home you could have a picnic up at Noss Head lighthouse and have a walk to the Castle of Sinclair & Girnigoe.
As for William & Tricia the owners, they work so hard & being so lovely & helpful deserve every success in their business venture. As for rescuing firetrucks, William in particular was our hero - he'll know what we're talking about so we'll saw no more about it, but once again thank you! And to cap it all they have wild rabbits on site - sooo cute. Despite the issues highlighted of which the owners are aware, I cannot recommend this site highly enough. It is friendly, clean, tidy, well run & excellent value for money.I would have no hesitation in booking a return visit.
The first thing to say is that the Owner who booked us in couldn't have been more helpful. The site was very quiet, just a couple of Caravans and a few tents passing through. The site is flat, we used a hook up of which there were plenty. It was a bit windy when we stayed and having seen some of the other sites in the area I was glad to be at this one since it is well sheltered, unlike the competition. The Toilet/ Shower block was very clean, and although old and on the small side still adequate. Although if the site is busy it might be a bit cramped. As said in other reviews there is a short river walk from the site which takes you into the town, on the down side Wick isn't the most attractive of towns, and looks what it is a town in decline.
This was an ideal site for visiting John O Groats, {20 minute drive away,} Castle of Mey and Thurso. Also plenty of short walks, breathtaking beaches, and sea views, etc around.
Site well run. Good toilet block although showing is age (the owner said this is on his list of things to do). Plenty of hardstandings and hook-ups as well as grass for tents. Owner really friendly and helpful and seems to live on site which helps. Very near to the town with a 10 min walk along the river bank. A good selection of supermarkets in the town and a new Tesco's on the outskirts with petrol.
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
Hardstanding Pitches 
Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Motorbikers Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
Baby Changing Facilities 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
Freezer / Fridge 
Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop <1 mile 
Bar <1 mile 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile 
Kids Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <1 mile 
Wild Swimming <1 mile 
Indoor Pool <1 mile 
Outdoor Pool <1 mile 
Horse Riding <1 mile 
No Cycle Hire 
Golf <5 miles 
Tennis <1 mile 
Beach <5 miles 
Watersports <10 miles 
Boat Launch / Mooring <1 mile 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
Campfires Allowed 
Riverside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
Electric Car Charging Point
Upon arrival you may be concerned that the entrance is in a rather industrial looking edge of the town and you have to go under a railway bridge to get into the site. However once on the site you'd never know any of that was there - it's a beautiful site, very well kept. The grass was in pristine condition and looks as though it is cut regularly. 
