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Sands Caravan And Camping
Sands Caravan And Camping
Gairloch
Highlands (Browse area)
IV21 2DL
Tel: 01445 712152
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Pitches: 250
Open: 29/03/2026 to 26/10/2026
25/03/2027 to 25/10/2027
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
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 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 Bathroom |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 Battery Charging |
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 Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar <5 miles |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 TV Room |
 Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing On Site |
 Wild Swimming On Site |
 Indoor Pool <5 miles |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 No Cycle Hire |
 Golf <5 miles |
 Tennis <5 miles |
 Beach On Site |
 Watersports <5 miles |
 Boat Launch / Mooring On Site |
| Other Features |
 Sea Views |
 Working Farm |
 Campfires Allowed |
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 Public Transport <5 miles |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
 Electric Car Charging Point |
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| Date of Visit: October 2016 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Pmajor |
7 reviews from this member |
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 Fantastic location, with superb sea views, but can be a little windy so choose your pitch wisely. Well stocked shop on site and superb shower block with loads of showers and toilets. Excellent cafe/restaurant on site we sampled both the breakfast and evening meal times and the food was very good. Handy stop on the Route 500 will definitely call again. 
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| Date of Visit: October 2016 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Reviewer: Magnusspuss |
10 reviews from this member |
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We stopped here for one night but really wish we had stayed longer so we will go back for sure.
The beach was amazing and what we came here for. Plenty people recommended this site to us, that it was great for families and it is for sure. We also had our dog. It is a very large site and I would say that was the only thing I didn't like about it as I prefer smaller sites but it was quiet when we arrived and the area can handle a lot of people. The facilities were excellent. Lovely showers, toilets, hair dryers(free) hair tongs (pay), communal cooking indoor lounge space. Cafe, chemical toilet waste.
We chose our sight next to the sand dunes so we could access the beach immediately. There was a little play park where we were and the kids all played happily together.
We used a cafe and shop in the village, which was charming and friendly.
Great.
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| Date of Visit: September 2016 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Reviewer: JandB |
16 reviews from this member |
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This site always promised to be good. We had read a number of reviews and all were good. We weren't disappointed. The weather had taken a turn for the better on the journey and we arrived on a very peaceful Friday lunchtime in late September.
It's a large open site covering maybe 40 acres of grass, dunes and beach with a few hardstandings and all on a well drained sandy soil. There had been a lot of wind and rain prior to our arrival but you’d hardy know it as our camper van had no problems at all over the ground. The views are simply amazing down over the dunes, across the beach, out to sea and over to the mountains and islands of the west coast of Scotland. Electric hook ups are scattered around the site if you need them, but large areas are used simply for tents or vehicles wanting no hook up. There are 3 toilet and shower blocks spread over the site; the 2 we used were some of the best we have ever encountered. There is a wonderful cafe called “the barn” on site which we used several times. It's better and nicer than any cafe I have ever used. A beautiful converted barn with a turf roof, scrupulously clean with fresh flowers on each table, excellent meals throughout the day and evening and cakes that were simply delicious. There is even a small take out menu if you want to dine in the privacy of your own tent or caravan, we can recommend the take away pizzas. The staff were always kind and attentive without being pushy.
The 3 days at the end of September we were there we had lovely sunny still weather. The midges had gone into hibernation so walking down through the sand dunes to a beautiful beach was always a joy. The views from the beach inland and out to sea, breathtaking.
We will return.
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| Date of Visit: October 2016 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Mod Girl |
4 reviews from this member |
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Beautiful site. Lovely situation with direct access to the beach. Facilities were superb. Spotlessly clean and very spacious. Well stocked, not overly expensive, shop. Very friendly and helpful at reception. A large site with a mixture of privately owned units, camping pods and camping areas, as well as plenty of electric hook up sites for motorhomes/caravans. Only four were on hardstanding, the rest were on grass. Well spaced out. Cafe on site.
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| Date of Visit: June 2016 |
Unit: Trailer Tent |
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| Reviewer: Alanh04 |
1 review from this member |
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Great site in spectacular location. You are able to choose your own pitch and even when busy don't feel too close to others. The toilet blocks were always clean and lots of hot water.
Fantastic new restaurant with great food
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| Date of Visit: June 2016 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Diesel steve |
9 reviews from this member |
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Excellent site with excellent weather ! How lucky we were!
We are used to regimented sites however at The Sands, you decide where to pitch as long as you are 7 metres away from the next camper. After a tour around the site, we pitched near the top, with fantastic views of the bay and surrounding area over the top of the dunes
The toilet block near our pitch had been refurbished last year, which now matched the other toilet blocks. It was spotlessly clean at all times and had family shower facility as well as another room with a bath.
The Barn cafe was open, although still some joinery work going ahead, this did not impact us at all. Great choice of food at all times, breakfast, lunch and evening meals, great chef. Takeaway on offer and lots of cakes on view.
Shop was well stocked and you could avoid going to the local supermarket as everything on site. Can hire canoes etc. Lots of information on the board- walk highlands website info for the area laminated and weather information
Dog walking facilities on site - enclosed area and very clean. It would be great to have a dog bin specifically next to the dog walking area instead of us using the refuse bins.
There is also a 2km circular walk across from the site, again enclosed, so could let off the dogs as sheep in another field. Great views from the top of the hill, halfway mark.
Although we did not have any children with us, there is a large play area near the tenting area which was well used.
Beach was amazing. Clean, clear water and plenty of space for everyone
Highland Wifi is available but I felt this was a bit expensive i. E £2. 99 for one hour and goes up in increments
Very friendly place with all caravan and campers ready for a chat or a hello
Overall a great site, to suit all ages and abilities. Dogs loved it and we loved the easy going and relaxed atmosphere and will be back.
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| Date of Visit: May 2016 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Reviewer: ML60BAR |
15 reviews from this member |
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A wonderful site with immaculate facilities in three blocks spaced throughout the large site. Free hardryer in ladies, or sockets for your own. Laundry facilities in one block. The block nearest the area probably most favoured by tents has a campers kitchen and 'relax in the dry' area with a great communal feel. Ehus randomly dotted about the grassy areas, no regimented feel to this site at all. Even hardstanding pitches not too regimented. Non ehu could pitch up anywhere - and it is mainly level. Excellent well stocked shop at reception entrance, not overpriced at all, the cafe was closed for refurb. Lovely beach just over the dunes, which do act as a windbreak. Also good children's play area. Gairloch has good facilities, with excellent coffee and plum scones to die for at Coffee Mountain. Sadly, we only had one night, could have stayed longer.
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| Date of Visit: May 2016 |
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| Reviewer: Vaster |
3 reviews from this member |
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This is an excellent site where they have spent a considerable sum of money to provide a campsite with very good facilities.
Clean beach and good walking in surrounding areas. The campsite restaurant was not open due to refurbishment but I hear it is of a very high standard.
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| Date of Visit: April 2016 |
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| Reviewer: RichardHolmes |
30 reviews from this member |
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Fantastic site, beautiful location, loads of room and top class facilities - the best I have seen.
Firstly the site - after checking in we were invited to choose our own spot within the several acres available. Soon found a level spot with a commanding view over the dunes to the sea, with Skye beyond. A good level pitch with electric hook up on firm sandy soil which didn't get muddy despite some rain.
We were spoilt for choice with the facilities; all of the blocks were open. The nearest (at the top of the site) was very roomy, warm and immaculately clean, with a choice of showers and baths. No piped music thankfully. Quite simply the best facilities that I have used on a campsite.
A very child and dog friendly site; loads of room, and a beautiful beach just beyond the dunes. Good play area.
Gairloch is just a couple of miles down the road, with quite a selection of shops. The heritage museum is well worth a look.
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| Date of Visit: September 2015 |
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| Reviewer: Conneechiwa |
9 reviews from this member |
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This site has it all - great facilities, amazing beach, a cafe and a shop. Myself and my 8 year old love this site, we will be back soon!
The ground held up well on a night of really heavy rain, I had been a bit worried about parking on grass when we arrived in torrential rain but it drained away really quickly. There is a big room for campers to shelter and cook in bad weather. The dunes shelter the campsite very well though.
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| Date of Visit: August 2015 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Kcg1969 |
6 reviews from this member |
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What a great location! The only thing that separates you from the beach is the sand dunes - which do offer a bit of shelter from the wind!
Unlike others sites its a bit of a free parking set-up, which can work well. The shop is well stocked and the cafe was good (we only used it once for evening meals).
Site was clean and a perfect place to let the children run free. Good play area, no main roads, beach is safe, etc. Beach was clean and even the dog walking area was kept clean by everyone. The newly refurbished (?) toilet block is a standard for others to meet - open, clean and various shower options from singles to bath to multi / family areas.
We had a really good time here (weather was cack!) and would certainly come back. Kids just loved it!
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| Date of Visit: July 2015 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: THE WALKRS |
5 reviews from this member |
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Third visit to Sands Caravan and Camping and as in previous years the site lived up to expectations. The toilets are always clean and tidy, shop is always well stocked and reasonably priced, staff are cheerful and helpful. We were delighted to find that The Barn Cafe on site catered well for people with dietary allergies, for our daughter who is wheat intolerant, there was plenty of choice and they were only to happy to sell us Gluten free bread rolls for our lunches as well. We will be back again in future years although probably less of us as the kids are all leaving home to do their own thing but they will probably return themselves in years to come.
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| Date of Visit: July 2015 |
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| Reviewer: Emmamay |
3 reviews from this member |
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Sands is amazing.
A lovely beach front location, on a couple of miles to charming gairloch.
There is so much space, and you park where you want! It's quite a sporadic set up- which I like!
The facilities are the best I've used, spotless, ever flowing hot water and a great littleshop.
I stayed for two nights with the aim of going on a whale watching tour. Sadly these were fully booked, so I left but was so happy to return a few days later!
The staff are very friendly and welcoming.
A very fair price too. Gairlochs well worth a stay and the beach at sands is beautiful.
The only downside was my poor phone reception- not the campsites fault and this is advantageous to most!
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| Date of Visit: July 2015 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Happycamper02 |
3 reviews from this member |
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This is a great campsite, absolutely perfect for kids. There is a good playground and the beach is right next door - even in bad weather the kids will love it. The water is shallow so swimming is definitely an option. A nice touch in the bathrooms is that both the mens and ladies have one cubicle with a small bath, rather than shower. This is ideal if you have smaller kids that need a wash! The on site restaurant has improved significantly in the past two years. As a result we enjoyed two meals there - I'd highly recommend it. Pitches near the dunes are more sheltered but also suffer more from midges. Staff are very friendly.
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| Date of Visit: July 2015 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Niamhsgranny |
5 reviews from this member |
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This is a huge site 3 miles out of Gairloch. Tent pitches are spread out over the dunes. You get to choose your own space. Staff were very friendly. Shower and loos are second to none. Beautifully clean. Everything thought of. Hair dryer and straighteners in the ladies. There's a decent size shop which sells absolutely everything you could need. Kids are catered for with an adventure playground right on the middle of the site. There's a nice cafe doing breakfasts, lunches and evening meals. Only had Toast and Coffee in the morning, so can't vouch for anything else. Reasonable priced. Good fish and chips can be had at the Beachcomber chippie in Gairloch itself. Really friendly young lad serving, and good value. There's not a lot in Gairloch, but plenty of nice walks, and the scenery in that part of Scotland is absolutely stunning. Will definitely be back.
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