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Dunnet Bay Caravan And Motorhome Club Site
Dunnet
Thurso
Highlands (Browse area)
KW14 8XD
Tel: 01342 327 490
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Pitches: 56
Open: 23/03/2026 to 08/10/2026
23/03/2027 to 08/10/2027
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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 |
 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 |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 No Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 No Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop <5 miles |
 Bar <5 miles |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles |
| 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 |
 Tennis <5 miles |
 Beach <1 mile |
 Watersports <5 miles |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 No Dog Walk |
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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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 When I rang one afternoon about bringing forward the booking I already had I was surprised to be greeted by an answerphone. I managed to get booked by ringing the Caravan Club direct, but this would be a problem for non members.
After towing about 150 miles from Inverness through some beautiful scenery (the roads are pretty good despite what other reviewers have said) I was amazed at how impressed I still was by the view out over the bay and up to Dunnet Head.
However, the site office was closed and instructions are left on the door to take your pitch and then come back at 4pm when they open - hence the answerphone when I rang! What a strange time of day to open!
The wardens turned out to be helpful and friendly (even if they do open the office at strange times) and when I joked that they must be relief wardens they said that they were! (I still havnt worked out why the permanent wardens at Club sites are so unhappy!) They were also flexible about my stay enabling me to decide as I went along how long I wanted to be there - I ended up staying 5 days!
There is some road noise as the main road runs accross the back of the site, but to be honest I didn't really notice it after dark. I did however notice that the tranquility of the beach is often spoiled by quad bikes riding up and down.
The site is quite exposed and you certainly know when it's a windy day! It is also all grass, but even on a day of very heavy rain when other places were flooding, the site remained unaffected which I guess is because it sits on top of a sand dune.
John O Groats is worth a visit and I can highly recommend the coach trip rond the Orkney's - some say at £44 per person, it was expensive, but honestly by the time you have taken the ferry and paid for petrol to drive around the coach is far better value, and takes in Skara Brae, Scapa Flow, Stromness and Kirkwall. I am not a fan of coach tours at all, and usually prefer to travel alone, but it really is worth doing.
Wick is about 20 miles away and has a large Tesco and pretty much everything else you could need (even an Argos so I could get a replacement hoover!) Thurso is the nearest town and has smaller shops etc and I think a Tesco as well.
The site shop sells basics, and some excellent local produce (try the smoked salmon!)
Dunnet Head is certainly worth the short drive (or long walk) and has to be seen
Only thing I would add to the site is Wifi, however I understand that getting broadband there is an issue Otherwise a very enjoyable stay here. 
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| Date of Visit: August 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Seade |
8 reviews from this member |
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The plus side to this site is its proximity to the huge beach of Dunnet Bay. A trip to Dunnet Head is a must for the wonderful views. You can follow the road to Thurso and beyond to explore the far north of Scotland and of course there are day trips to Orkney. There is a Tescos in Thurso and a superstore in Wick. The fish and chips from Castletown were very good.
We found it strange that the office wasn't open during the middle of the day. There was a list of instructions about pitching on the office door indicating that outfits have to be aligned to markers front and back. In our opinion this was because the site was cramped.
Only a few pitches have a good view of the bay and many are uneven. One side of the site is adjacent to the main road, which seemed to attract boy racers at night and is quite busy at other times. Another side is adjacent to a public car park.
The shower block is the older Caravan Club style, but kept spotless and made homely with the addition of flowers and pictures. It is key operated, so can't be used until you've booked in. Luckily there are public toilets in the car park. Excellent dog walking forest near the site, but there is nothing for children on site.
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| Date of Visit: June 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Carousel |
25 reviews from this member |
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What a fantastic place for a caravan site! We experienced no problems with towing on the way and never experienced the steep inclines of the previous reviewer. The approach road gives wonderful views and the site lives up to expectations. Although quite small this grass only site must have one of the best positions in the UK. We were lucky to visit in beautiful weather and made full use of the beach - hardly a pebble in sight and wonderful for the dog or for children. The toilet block was super clean and the showers some of the best on CC sites. Above the office is a wildlife exhibition - open most days with a ranger to answer questions and give advice on what to see
There is a small supermarket just a couple of miles away for essentials and Thurso is not far away. A trip to Jon O'Groats is a must and it's not tacky like Lands End. Also a guided tour round a typical croft in Dunnet itself was very good value. However a ride up to Dunnet Head must take the prize for the views it gives on a lovely clear day.It's a pity we live so far away or I would be a regular visitor to this site.
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| Date of Visit: April 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Jack_igm |
30 reviews from this member |
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Stayed here over the Easter break and had a great time. Weather was a bit windy but it is stunning here during the summer seasons.
Site is immaculate and toilets are spotlessly clean. The site is quite cramped when full though and it is right next to a road which can generate a bit of traffic noise if you are pitched next to it.
The facilities are excellent although there are no shops for several miles and the closest is in the town of Castletown. Local pubs serves good food and the staff are friendly.
There is a huge spectacular beach right at the site and also a lovely forest walk to the other side of the site. Not much else to do there, no playing facilities for children except for the beach
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| Date of Visit: May 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Buttercupw |
12 reviews from this member |
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Fantastic site. Very clean toilets etc - the highest standard we have ever seen. Staff helpful and friendly. Site is just a little back from the sandy beach. Excellent site if you have a dog. Very good dog walks. Will return to this site. The beach is ideal for a lovely morning and evening walk. Journey to the site was a bit scary at times - some very steep inclines to negotiate - but we made it and we had a fantastic time. Well worth the effort.
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| Date of Visit: May 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Feeblecat |
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Was there during a howling gale, possibly the worst weather I have ever encountered camping. Awning was well pegged down though so no casualties there! No fault of the campsite however and didn't detract from us enjoying our trip.
Very well maintained site beside a lovely beach. Toilets the cleanest I have came across on a campsite and very helpful staff. Would definitely go back if in the area again, hopefully to see it at its full potential in good weather.
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| Date of Visit: April 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Simonleeann17 |
22 reviews from this member |
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We booked ahead and even for this time of year it was busy.
It is a beautiful setting, backing on to a long sandy beach and the site and facilities were very well kept. Pretty much level for all pitches and the toilets, showers etc were very clean. Though the staff were friendly we did find the site rather officious - lots of signs and regulations and we were given instruction on dos and don'ts.
We stored our pram in the laundry room to avoid dampness as we only stayed a night and did not erect our awning. In the morning we were reprimanded like school children! We are members of the caravan club and have yet to come across any other site quite as regulated and uptight and we were quite glad to be only staying one night having evoked the wrath of the staff!
We went onto Orkney and Shetland via the Scrabster-Stromness sailing and would thoroughly recommend this. The ferry sailed close to the Old man of Hoy and sailing into Stromness was only surpassed by a ferry arrival into Castlebay - very pretty.
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| Date of Visit: May 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Neil and lena |
51 reviews from this member |
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We booked on to this site for two nights on are trip around the north of Scotland .
The site is approximately 7 miles from Thurso and situated right next to a fantastic beach with easy access down through the sand dunes .
The site wardens were very helpful and friendly and the site facilities were up to the usual Caravan club standards .
Because the site is quite exposed it can be quite windy at times but was not a problem as long as you kept your awning well pegged down
Dunnet head is worth a visit as is the furthest northerly point on UK mainland
Will return again later in the year
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| Date of Visit: July 2008 |
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| Reviewer: Globetrotter72 |
5 reviews from this member |
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It is a relatively small site, some pitches have a beautiful view of the bay. Our children loved playing on the beach and in the sea. There are steps down to the beach from the site. The wind was a bit of a problem as the site is so high up, but our awning survived!
The toilet block was always clean, as you would expect from the Caravan Club. The warden insisted that the pitching rules were exactly followed, we saw quite a few people being asked to move their caravan or motorhome a couple of feet to the side. So it is worth while checking that you are lined up with the centre of the post.
You can drive to Dunnet Head just a few miles away, well worth a visit for the panoramic views.
We took a fantastic day trip to Orkney from Gill's Bay, which is between the site and John O'Groats.
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| Date of Visit: August 2008 |
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| Reviewer: Capt Lightning |
46 reviews from this member |
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Although it was August, the site was very quiet and the wardens said that 2008 had been a disappointing year. So, no problem cloosing a good pitch with great views over Dunnet bay. All the pitches are on grass and can be a bit uneven in places. No problems for a caravan, but might be a bit bumpy for a tent.
Apart from that, the site is of the high standard you would expect from the Caravan Club. There is also a small natural history exhibition above the reception block.
I was recommended the North Sands hotel, about 1/2 mile away. The menu looks OK, but the beer wasn't great. I do thoroughly recommend visiting the late Queen Mother's home, the Castle of Mey - about 6 miles, and a trip up the single track road to Dunnet Head - the most northerly point on the GB mainland.
There are a few shops, carry-outs etc. In Castletown, 2 1/2 miles towards Thurso.
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