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Shore Caravan Site
106 Achmelvich
Lochinver
Highlands (Browse area)
IV27 4JB
Tel: 01571 844393
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Pitches: 60
Open: 01/04/2024 to 14/10/2024
01/04/2025 to 14/10/2025
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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 |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 No Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar <5 miles |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <1 mile |
 Wild Swimming On Site |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 Cycle Hire <5 miles |
 No Golf |
 No Tennis |
 Beach On Site |
 Watersports <5 miles |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 Coastside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 No Dog Walk |
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Date of Visit: September 2021  |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Cliveb |
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 A great location and a warm welcome, well worth another visit.
A bit of a problem for larger vehicles as the road is narrow with passing places,
But on the whole a pleasant site 
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| Date of Visit: September 2021 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Nights stayed: 1 |
Travelling as: Family with young children |
| Reviewer: Georgi |
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We travelled as a couple with an infant and loved the location of this campsite; right next to a beautiful sheltered sandy beach.
The reception were pleasant, the showers hot and loved the 12noon check out to allow a morning paddleboarding.
The facilities were quite small but no queuing, a key was issued for the toilet block where needed for a £5 deposit.
I think the toilet block was about to be serviced when we left as the hand soap had run low and the floor needed a clean etc.
The reception has a collection of essential food items to buy.
I would definitely recommend to a family.
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| Date of Visit: July 2021 |
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| Nights stayed: 1 |
Travelling as: Family with young children |
| Reviewer: Colinz |
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Driving to the site. Is an experience. With lots of twists and turns on a single track.
It is worth it
The site has access to one of Scotlands best beeches lovely clean clear water and lovely white sand.
The amenities are limited and only a small amount of hook ups
Toilets showers functional
On the whole don't miss this one I'd you are on the NC500
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| Date of Visit: May 2021 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Nights stayed: 3 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Jacque |
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Upon arrival was a bit disconcerted that was a 'pitch where you like' policy; therefore a little congested around the EHU points; also that the touring site is not adjacent to (the amazing white sand and turquoise sea) Achmelvich Beach.
That said the location is still stunning and everyone on site was pleasant and friendly.
The site became busy, however even with Covid 19 rules in place, there were enough toilets, 2 showers and 3 basins so that never seemed to be queuing. On my first visit the basins were non too clean; that was down to the people using them and not wiping after themselves though as they were absolutely spotless after the Site Cleaning Team had been in.
Plenty of hot water in the washing up areas, again well managed re Covid19 rules.
Ah, the road in. On the one hand stunning as it tracks alongside the "river" inviting you to get on there in your kyaks, but with no access to do so directly; on the other hand twisty, turny and steep, with plenty of passing places. Be aware that the latest departure time is by 12 mid-day, as is the earliest arrival time! Not sure how two towed caravans meeting in the opposite direction would manage.
In summary a relatively quiet, very remote site; some good walking to be done directly from the site; and my first time out on the sea kyaking (once from the sandy Achmelvich Beach, the other from the rocky cove at the site).
NB I was not there with a child so unable to give a true Child Friendliness score as required to complete the review.
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| Date of Visit: September 2020 |
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| Nights stayed: 3 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: KeniDhu |
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This is a lovely site for adults, with plenty of opportunity to walk over the hills and appreciate the spectacular views. The grass pitches were gently sloping with areas of very soft ground not suitable for larger or heavier vehicles.
If you are able to go without an electric hook up for a night or two I would recommend a site right On the grass edge in front of the small natural harbour
Sadly the site was unable to open the shower and toilet facilities due to pandemic precautions but laundry, dishwashing and chemical toilet facilities were open and safe.
The nearby beach with it’s white sands is an amazing spot to sit back and relax, there is a second more secluded beach further along the coast, the walk there is a bit precarious and definitely not suitable for children but what a view, we were entertained for over half an hour by a large pod of dolphins leaping high out of the water, the group of kayakers coming across the bay had a close encounter as the dolphins came in to investigate.
Definitely worth going back.
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| Date of Visit: July 2020 |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
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| Reviewer: DGYardley |
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Excellent site well positioned and well set up for the Covis virus precautions.
This is a natural site with very few set areas and this works well,
Close to an excellent beach with good facilities
It’s a place I’d come back to
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| Date of Visit: June 2018 |
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| Reviewer: Colin and Soozy |
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I last stayed here eight years ago in a tent and not much has changed. The site is accessed via a narrow single track road which only adds to the charm and remote feel of the place (unless you're driving a huge winnebago I suppose!)
The reception was staffed by a couple of youngsters who were friendly and helpful)
The site comprises of a central area with EHU's but no hard standings so it's first come first served and a little chaotic. We parked in the general camping area to the east where a few other vans were parked as it's fairly flat.
The facilities were basic but adequate. There were no queues that we saw even though the site was busy and given the the very reasonable site fees the location is good value.
The sandy bay next to the site is sheltered and perfect for families and water-sports (weather permitting)
It's hard to over emphasise just how beautiful the location is!
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| Date of Visit: October 2017 |
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| Reviewer: Custard15 |
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Shore Caravan Site at Achmelvich is quite a long drive down a single track lane (in total, just over 4 miles from Lochinver village), but that’s part of the attraction, and if you go during the summer season the site has its own chip shop. However, on an October evening, it didn’t seem worth going out again in dismal weather. When we visited (mid-week), it was very quiet, with just a couple of tiny caravans and a few campervans. With strong winds forecast, and the site facing West into the cove, we chose to park nose into the wind to reduce buffeting.
The facilities were basic but plentiful. Four showers for each gender (though some were marked out of order). Behind each shower door there is a very small changing area (just enough space for the outer door to push inwards without hitting the fully-sealed shower cubicles within. BUT as the inner shower cubicles have doors that swing out into the changing area, you need to open the cubicle before changing… or you get trapped and need to wrap up and step out into the corridor to get the doors right. Complicated? Well, you won’t make the mistake of not opening the cubicle before changing more than once! The showers are reasonable electric ones, so no problem getting hot water, but the drains in the ladies were blocked so very soon stood in water – that kept the shower VERY short. The shower units also smelled like they needed a good scrub with anti-bacterial cleaner.
Given that the beach is popular for watersports in better weather (and despite the website’s warnings about jellyfish, weaver fish and other potential nasties), it’s nice to see that the management ask campers not to enter the facilities in wet suits, presumably for the comfort of others.
There are washing up facilities provided inside and outside (though the later gave the sheep somewhere to shelter from the wind). But all round, the facilities seem old and tired. This is site for units and campers that are fairly self-reliant, and attracted to the natural beauty of the shoreline, not for needy holiday makers, who will find holiday parks elsewhere more to their taste.
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| Date of Visit: September 2016 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Stevepluschris |
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One of the most beautiful settings we have visited. The site is right on the coast with an absolutely stunning beach and surroundings. Quite an exciting drive down to the site but the bus does it and they managed to get statics here but heaven only knows how! Friendly family owners with a laid back approach to pitching. We found a nice spot only for a noisy idiot to camp right on top of us in his hire motor home. Facilities good but abused by the amateur campers that spoil things for others sadly, but nice toilets and a good shower was managed. 6amp electric that is fine for those that know what they are doing but not so for those that think they are connected direct to Doonreay! NO DOGS allowed that is fine by us but a bit of a shock if you have driven for the many miles it takes to get here. We know for a fact that there were several dogs concealed in units that went walkies when they thought no-one was looking! There is plenty of info on line about the local walks and attractions but no real evidence of same on site, however the nearby wildlife wardens hut has it all. A must visit place for the surroundings alone.
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| Date of Visit: July 2015 |
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| Reviewer: SusanMcT |
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Attempted to book ahead since the site is so far north and such a long drive, but told over the phone that this wasn't possible (they don't take advance bookings) and that getting a hook up would be very unlikely. We took a chance and went anyway. On arrival it was VERY BUSY! By pure chance we managed to squeeze our campervan into a space in the main field and luck was upon us as someone had just left and there was one hook up available. I went into the small shop to check we could use this, and the young girl on the till seemed a bit unsure. The facilities were ok, although the showers were very busy given the number of campers on site. I also didn't particularly like the fact that the ladies toilets only had sanitary bins outwith the actual cubicle! I also selected the site against others nearby because it had wifi - well. Highland wi-fi which I wasn't able to connect to at all. The location of this site is its main attraction. The winding road from Ullapool heading north is stunning and the beach has crystal clear water and lovely white sand. Just a shame that my children found lots of beer cans and litter while playing there. Sadly the weather was very wet and the midges were out in force, so we only stayed one night and happily moved on the next morning. Would I go back, hmm. Unless it was a kayaking trip, probably not.
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