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Altnaharra Caravan And Motorhome Club Site
Altnaharra
Lairg
Highlands (Browse area)
IV27 4UE
Tel: 01342 327 490
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Pitches: 24
Open: 23/03/2026 to 01/10/2026
23/03/2027 to 01/10/2027
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 No Tents |
 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 No Hardstandings |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 No Toilets |
 No Showers |
 No Washing Up Area |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 No Laundry |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 No Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 No Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 No Wifi Access |
 No Shop |
 No Bar |
 No Restaurant |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <5 miles |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 No Golf |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 Watersports <5 miles |
 Boat Launch / Mooring <5 miles |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport |
 No Dog Walk |
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| Date of Visit: May 2014 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: RoyVaux |
45 reviews from this member |
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 This really is the Caravan Club in the wild - literally miles from anywhere, and what a delight it is!
Forget all about the ordered lines, hard standings and luxurious facilities close by - Altnaharra has none of these. It is even a 40 mile round trip to a shop or a pub! There is also no terrestrial TV, although mobile phone reception is good. But what a little gem the site is - on the shore of Loch Naver and with the most welcoming and helpful warden we have met in a long time. He even helped us find a level patch for our motorhome and gave us a guided tour of the site. The site shop has a surprisingly large selection of basics.
The bonus, for some, is the free fly fishing in the loch, where Russ, the warden can even lend the tackle in exchange for a charity box donation.
If it were not for being 700 miles from home, we would return soon! This is not a place for children and the rating for site facilities refers only to those that are advertised at the site. The overall rating reflects the reviewers opinion of the remote country setting. 
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| Date of Visit: May 2013 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: PilgrimPhil |
86 reviews from this member |
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We stayed two nights in May 2013 at this superbly remote campsite. We were first alerted to the site by one of Andy Stothert brilliant articles but we didn’t really expect to be able to visit there until we were planning our Orkney & Shetland Isle trip. We then realised that it would be a perfect “pit stop” when travelling up from East Anglia.
We were two motorhomes travelling in convoy from our previous overnight stop at the Old Hartley CC site at Whitley Bay. Word of advice, don’t try this trip in one go! It took us 9 hours to do the 330 mile trip with only about an hour stop for refueling & lunch etc. We had had enough by the time we got to Inverness but we still had another 90+ miles to go!
The last 15 miles to Altnaharra are on a single carriageway with passing places. However the road surface was good and we were able to keep up a good pace. The site is in a stunning location by Loch Naver and in the shadow of Ben Klibreck. The site is very informal with pitches spread along the shoreline, some with hook up & hardstandings and some on grass & without power. We were treated to a spectacular sun setting on the far side of the loch which had everyone out with their cameras getting a very special shot which included the warden in his waders catching his very first trout! The friendly wardens also donated some filleted trout that had been caught in the loch by others for our BBQ.
One of the walks suggested by the wardens went directly from the site & picks up part of the Strathnaver Trail before heading into the moorland above the site. We first came through the ruined “clearance” village of Grummore with lots of stone outlines of houses demolished during the Highland Clearances of the 1814 & 1819. Then it was onto Carn Gruama Mor, Carn Gruama Beag and Loch Molach. The route back to the site was a straight forward road walk from Grumbeg. A 6. 2 mile walk in 3 ½ hours.
As others have said, the site is remote so you do need to stock up if staying for any length of time. The setting is superb and we just wished that we could have spent more time there, but the ferry to Orkney beckoned!
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| Date of Visit: July 2012 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Vcmac |
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What a wonderful site! Situated just off a single track road right on the shores of Loch Naver in the middle of stunning countryside. There are no toilet facilities on site but that is one hardship you can cope with for the glorious views. The ruins of Grummore sit just behind the site and there is the remainder of a broch on the site.
Plenty of exploring right on your door step! You can follow the Strathnaver trail and learn about the Highland Clearances or climb some mountains, we climbed Ben Hope, one of two munros easily accessible from the site.
There are no shops or petrol stations for miles around so stock up! There is the Altnaharra Hotel a few miles away but be warned, we arrived after a long day on the hills at 6. 40pm, we waited to get served at the bar an when it was our turn at 6. 46pm we asked to order food, only to be told they stopped serving at 6. 45pm, such a pity Highland hospitality was missing in the only hotel in that area of the Highlands!
The wardens on site are helpful, friendly yet unobtrusive. The pitches are fantastic and give you a real sense that you are wild camping. A fantastic 3 days!
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| Date of Visit: September 2009 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Hulltrucker |
14 reviews from this member |
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I stopped here for a few days during the gales which was quite an experience!
Firstly as others have said you need to be prepared when you come here, as there is no toilet block, only a few hook ups (I was lucky to get one) and no shops for about 20 miles, although the site does sell essentials like bread.
The site enjoys fantastic views over Loch Naver (which looked more like the sea in 80 MPH winds!) and Ben Klibreck, and it is very peaceful. You can fly fish free on the loch although no one seemed to be having much luck when I was there.
Like most roads in the North Highlands access is via single track roads with passing places - don't be put off by this - these roads are used by HGV's taking logs and as long as you keep your speed down, allow plenty of time for your journey and watch well ahead you will be fine.
I took a drive up round the west coast from here through Durness and down to Lairg - its all very beautiful and really has to be seen to be appreciated although make sure you fill up with petrol where you do see a station, as they are few and far between!
Although helpful, once again the Caravan Club wardens seemed overly fussy about things and generally unhappy in their work. I was however grateful for the advice they gave me about staying safe during the servere gales.
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| Date of Visit: August 2009 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Wayneandjulie |
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Wonderful amazing site situated next to the loch with wondeful views, yes there are limited hook ups and booking is adviseable but in talking to the wardens not many people are visiting this year which is a real shame. If you want to get away from the hussle and bussle of normal life then this is the place. It must be one of the last remaining, truely remote campsites. We thoroughly enjoyed our recent visit and will definitely return in the near future.
As long as you know where you are going and don't expect an on site bar and entertainment then it is a site you MUST visit, we and our 10 month old son will be back.
Yes you will see a midge or two but you are in remote northern scotland so what more can expect, take you cream and be prepared (avon skin so soft recommended)
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| Date of Visit: July 2008 |
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| Reviewer: Kaihelen |
2 reviews from this member |
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The best site ever, all you could possibly wish for: history, wildlife and amazing scenery. We had caravan next to the broch (over a thousand years old)
The first evening we saw deer grazing nearby and saw Scottish crossbills in the tree above the caravan.
The wardens were excellent and bearing in mind remoteness, they covered essentials, bread and milk in freezer. The nearest shop some twenty miles of single track road but that is what you expect for all the other rewards. Experience of our lifetime!
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| Date of Visit: May 2008 |
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| Reviewer: Jimd58 |
11 reviews from this member |
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Neglected to book, so no hook up. Also no toilet block, which I was aware of. What luck, was given a marvellous non hook up pitch. What a landscape. On the edge of the sight with an unbroken stunning view across Loch Naver to Ben Klibreck, which is a very good if strenuous 5 hour walk from Vagastie.
A beautiful sunny day in May, no midges at this time of year, and a defining silence broken by the sound of a passing vehicle every half hour or so. Perfect.
The hotel in Altnaharra is less than 3 miles away and an easy bike ride. Check with the very friendly site wardens for opening times.
This was my first visit to this site but I’ll be back with no hook up.
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| Date of Visit: August 2006 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Splog |
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When I first arrived I thought 'what have I let myself in for?' it was raining and I was tired from the drive. Next morning I awoke to the most beautiful scene, the loch was like a mirror reflecting the mountains and shoreline.
I used a kayak to explore the loch and was able to take some stunning photos.
Midges are a pain and the site has no toilet or shower block and there is no facilities for 20 miles or so, but I loved the four nights I spent there and will be going back in about two weeks time.
Just be prepared !
The wardens were really helpful, the scenery is stunning and if I could live there I would.
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| Date of Visit: August 2006 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: S_the_Snail |
8 reviews from this member |
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I don't like to do this site down as the wardens were extremely helpful and friendly , and doing a great job on a tricky site.
I do have a problem with the site description in the club directory . "Birdwatchers will love it" "70 species of birds" , I saw three species , and would love to hear of anywherein the UK it would be possible to see 70 species in one place. Were did this info come from?
And "Walkers paradise" we couldn't find more than one footpath near or on the site and that dwindled to nothing within a few hundred yards. I doubt the average club member is up for yomping across the bogs and fells.?
Oh and the water is brown , not a health risk but makes a weird cuppa.
This said if you like silence , or have a sailing dinghy you could not pick a better spot.
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| Date of Visit: June 2006 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Jennifernn |
17 reviews from this member |
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Windywoo has said it all. The site was fully booked for EHUs while we were there, but the non electric pitches were empty. So if you want EHU you must book, but if you can do without then there is no problem.
Roads to the site are all single track with passing places, but traffic is not heavy. Site is pretty exposed so peg everything down well.
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