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Personwisaacs
03/5/2016 at 11:14am
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We're currently touring Scotland in our caravan. We'd like to go over to the Outer Hebrides (Harris, Lewis etc.) but aren't sure about taking the caravan:
1) Due to cost
2) Not sure how easy it is to get van (23 foot) on the ferry or what the roads are like the other end (we don't have a 4x4).

One option is for us to find somewhere (cheap) to leave the van on the mainland and then maybe find some relatively cheap dog friendly accommodation on the islands or if the weather's OK we've got the option to camp in our people carrier with drive away awning.

Can anyone provide some advice on getting to the islands with a van or alternatively ideas on where we could safely 'park' the van whilst we visit the islands.

Thanks

Wendy


PersonJohnnie Boy
03/5/2016 at 12:19pm
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Go on u tube search Andrew Ditton, loads of video's showing him touring those area's and travelling on the ferries with he's airstream... sorry but not able to do the linky thing.


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Persondiesel steve
03/5/2016 at 5:46pm
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CALMAC are the ferry operator for the islands.check on there web site. it will be expensive as it is priced per metre nose to tail.


Personirvine45
03/5/2016 at 9:11pm
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Fantastic place to go. Ferry will be expensive from Ullapool. Maybe cheaper if you go from Uig, Skye. Roads are very good, but single track. Best to camp somewhere on Lewis and travel around by car. Hushnish beach is worth the drive on a good day, But Don`t take the caravan there.
Have a great holiday.


PersonJohnnie Boy
03/5/2016 at 9:23pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Johnnie Boy on 03/5/2016

travelling on the ferries with he's airstream... .

      


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PersonPij666
03/5/2016 at 11:14pm
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Hi wisaacs
Being a "local" I view the place with rose tinted glasses but I don't think you will be disappointed. Checkout horgabost, cnip, laxdale and ardroil campsite reviews. Price is a bit steep for bigger outfits at £250 return on Stornoway crossing it is cheaper crossing Skye to harris. As for the roads most are dual lane now with occasional bits of single track to remote (best) sites but it doesn't put many off judging by the popularity in the summer months. Hope this is of some use to you.


PersonTricia N
19/5/2016 at 10:49pm
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you can buy a hopscotch ticket Caledonian macbrayne ferry ticket just go to webpage


PersonBRYANMITCH
20/5/2016 at 12:06am
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I would advise checking the price BEFORE you board the ferry. I was caught out on a calmac ferry with a peugot boxer van.On THE ISLE OF BUTE ferry you board first-the ferry sets off and then they open the pay desk.My friend in a vw transporter van was charged around £27 return--I was hit with a £90 return ticket!! Unknown to us was that they charge so much per half meter after a certain length and its doubled for a return obviously. That was a few years back and its only about a 2 mile crossing! It pays to do your homework.

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PersonJohnDoll
23/5/2016 at 5:56pm
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I will be going to Lewis with my van this August. £300+ for a return. I think it's good value to visit God's back yard!!


Personwerrington-wanderer
12/6/2016 at 11:44pm
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Best way to see anywhere in the world or the UK is on Google maps using the streetview camera. It has probably been on about 95%+ of the UK roads, plus inside many shops and hotels as well. Maps.google.com and don't forget to save it a a bookmark for future use.

Search for your own postcode in top left hand corner box first of all. When loaded take mouse to bottom right corner and find little yellow man icon. Click on it and hold and drag it on to the map. As you do this any road that the camera car has been down will be highlighted in bright blue. If your road is in blue, then drag it to about where your postcode is, then let go of the mouse button. If your road is not blue, for example a small cul-de-sac, then drag to the nearest blue lit road. When you have let go of the mouse button the screen will change and show where you live.

Also when in Streetview mode, in the top left corner is the date of when the camera car was on that road last. So you will know how upto date the images are.


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Personficklejade
13/6/2016 at 9:23am
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Much cheaper via Uig to Harris:

Ullapool - Stornaway fares return:
Driver/passenger each £18.40
Caravan up to 2.5m £49.50
up to 6m £99.00
up to 8m £150.00

Uig - Tarbert return:
Driver/passenger each £12.20
Caravan up to 2.5m £30.00
up to 6m £60.00
up to 8m £90.00


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Personficklejade
13/6/2016 at 9:26am
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Quote: Originally posted by BRYANMITCH on 20/5/2016
I would advise checking the price BEFORE you board the ferry. I was caught out on a calmac ferry with a peugot boxer van.On THE ISLE OF BUTE ferry you board first-the ferry sets off and then they open the pay desk.My friend in a vw transporter van was charged around £27 return--I was hit with a £90 return ticket!! Unknown to us was that they charge so much per half meter after a certain length and its doubled for a return obviously. That was a few years back and its only about a 2 mile crossing! It pays to do your homework.


Suspect you were charged commercial rates - they're much higher.



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