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28/7/2010 at 5:32am
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Hi,

I will be travelling through scotland for a 3 or 4 weeks in september mainly wild

camping but want to kow if anyone knows any campsites where I can pay to just use the

showers without getting a pitch.

I will be getting the train to fort william with my bike and looking around the local lochs

and maybe staying a few days on the isle of rum.

Thanks for any help



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28/7/2010 at 10:00am
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Not heard of anyone doing that. Presuming you have ideas of where you'll be camping, what about researching campsites (campsite search facility) then phoning to explain your requirements.


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28/7/2010 at 10:15am
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Would it not make sense to just overnight at the odd campsite so that you can make use of their facilities?

David



28/7/2010 at 10:36am
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Some of the local toilets have showers, although I am not sure how extensive this is through Scotland.  The Kyle of Lochalsh for example has a nice toilet block with showers, you do have to pay to enter though.  (think it was 20p when we went there 2 years ago)  It could be a "harbour" thing though......

I would do as suggested, maybe every few days do an overnight in a site to get washed up.



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28/7/2010 at 10:51am
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We were in Oban recently and they also had showers you could use, located at the harbour - they looked very modern and new. 



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28/7/2010 at 11:12am
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you can pay to use showers at local leisure centres/swimming pools if theres any near you.

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28/7/2010 at 2:55pm
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Hi DG, if you're passing Duror, Achindarroch Touring Park will allow you to use the showers for £3. However, as you are only on your bike, it's only £5.50 for the night! Give us a shout on 01631 740329.

 

Cheers,

 

Dicky



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28/7/2010 at 7:17pm
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When we were camping in Spain in the Motorhome, it was surprising how many people who wild camped, then parked nearby a campsite and wandered in to use the showers and laundry facilities.

Not us though, I hasten to add.


29/7/2010 at 7:32pm
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Buy one of these http://www.gelert.com/products/solar_shower__.aspx might be a tad cold in september though 

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30/7/2010 at 7:54am
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Quote: Originally posted by reggaj on 29/7/2010
Buy one of these http://www.gelert.com/products/solar_shower__.aspx might be a tad cold in september though 
The OP is going to Scotland.

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30/7/2010 at 3:19pm
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Quote: Originally posted by scarletsfan on 30/7/2010


The OP is going to Scotland.
Yeah i know thats my point!!

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30/7/2010 at 4:45pm
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The Bothy Pub in Fort Augustus has a shower for anybody to use in the toilets. First time I've come across this so it stuck in my mind.

When I used to do a bit of trekking when I was younger we used to use the already mentioned cunning plan of using the local swimming pools - they are refreshingly plentiful in Scotland.



31/7/2010 at 2:45pm
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 The village hall in Achiltibuie has showers, the public toilets in Torridan and I seem to remember a few public toilets with showers on Lewis and Harris including Stornoway.

 Unfortunately all a bit far from Fort William if you're cycling.



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