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Isle Of Iona Campsite ( Cnoc Oran )
Cnoc Oran
Isle Of Iona
Isle of Mull (Browse area)
PA76 6SP
Tel: 01681 700112
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Pitches: 30
Open: 01/04/2024 to 31/10/2024
01/04/2025 to 31/10/2025
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 Tent Pitches |
 No Caravans |
 No Motorhomes |
 No Campervans |
 Glamping Units |
 Holiday Homes for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 Seasonal Pitches |
 No 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 |
 No Laundry |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 No Chemical Disposal |
 Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 No Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <1 mile |
 Wild Swimming <1 mile |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 Golf <1 mile |
 No Tennis |
 Beach <1 mile |
 No Watersports |
 Boat Launch / Mooring <1 mile |
| Other Features |
 Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 No Dog Walk |
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| Date of Visit: September 2024 |
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| Nights stayed: 3 |
Travelling as: Solo traveller |
| Reviewer: Westcoaster |
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 I loved this campsite - it was pretty quiet in mid September, so no queues for facilities.
Modern and clean showers, one of which was accessible, and little kitchen with toaster, kitchen, microwave and fridges. No hairdryers, no sign of wifi, but delighted to see a washing line which is perfect for drying off towels, swimwear etc.
You see the sea both east and west - while I stayed the moon rose on one side and the sun set on the other.
Not far to walk to the village and ferry, or heading south to Port Ban beach (fantastic!) or Sandeels' bay. Nice and quiet, you can hear the waves and the birds calling.
Good view of stars as little light pollution. Very reasonable £12. 50 a night for my tent.
You can visit purely by public transport with train from Glasgow to Oban, ferry to Craignure, bus to Fionnphort, ferry and then walk 20 mins or so.
Ground quite soft and damp (well, it is a peaty island!) so take good groundsheet. 
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| Date of Visit: April 2022 |
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| Nights stayed: 3 |
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| Reviewer: Neeto |
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OIne of the nicest campsites you'll ever stay in.
I was going to stay one night on my cycle around Mull and stayed three, wanted to stay forever. You'll feel the same.
Tranquil, idyllic, with amazing kitchen and washing facilities.
It don't get no better than this
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Date of Visit: July 2021  |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
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| Reviewer: Gilber |
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Delightful site with glimpses of sea/sound in both directions.
Bit boggy though there are drains to help; big lumpy rocks give shelter from wind and provide vantage points (and unusual pitching options) as well as an unusual and exciting place for children to play.
New shower/ toilet/ kitchen block.
Weather was glorious and it was quite busy -
All toilet cubicles contain a shower so there were some queues in the morning.
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| Date of Visit: September 2020 |
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| Nights stayed: 3 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Trevor + Jo |
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Plan ahead and take your camping trolley, leave your car in the free car park at Fionnphort and head for the ferry to Iona. (it's only a 10 minute crossing and a tourist car free zone) On arrival, head up the slipway and turn immediately left. The road follows the coast and then after a few hundred yards turns sharp right and up the hill. Follow this road to the top of the hill, another couple of hundred yards, and Cnoc Oran in on your right where Zoe will be pleased to meet you. £8pppn.
The site is reasonably level and there are some low rocky outcrops which provide some shelter. There are 2 shower/toilet/wash rooms and an additional loo. All perfectly adequate and clean although no shower curtains provided? There is also a basic kitchen room if needed although we didn't use this facility and a washing up area.
The site is in the centre of the island and I spent a day exploring the South, the spouting cave and old quarry and another day looking at the idyllic beaches in the North. Previously I'd only been here for day trips, but you only really get a true feeling for Iona by staying longer and not rushing. There is a small shop by the ferry for essentials and a couple of hotels with bars and wifi, so bring as much as you can carry.
The campsite itself I would rate as good, and with a bit of investment it could be stunning, although this would no doubt bump the price up. Iona is a beautiful place to explore and staying a couple of nights is the only way!
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| Date of Visit: July 2020 |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Family with young children |
| Reviewer: Jonnyp |
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Amazing location, super friendly and helpful hosts
Lovely warm showers.
We arrived just as Scotland came out of lockdown so site was lovely and quiet.
Would definitely return. 😃
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| Date of Visit: September 2018 |
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| Nights stayed: 4 |
Travelling as: Solo traveller |
| Reviewer: Wildcampwoman |
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This is my kind of perfect campsite - no frills but stunning location and good basic shower / toilet facilities. There are too few of these sites around these days.
It is fairly basic but that's what I love most about it, appropriate for the island, which is otherwise very expensive to stay on.
The site is quite boggy in places and with 'island weather' you have to pick your spot carefully. But stunning views both sides of island if you have small tent and get the right spot on the knoll.
It's a bit of an effort to get there, walk from Fionnphort car park via the ferry carrying all your kit, at least half an hour in all. Plenty of wildlife and sheep poo everywhere!
It's never been busy all the years I've stayed, another appeal of it for me. Please owners don't glamp it up!
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| Date of Visit: June 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Quartz |
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The campsite is a 1 mile walk from the pier. Take the first left along the coast and after the crossroads it is on the right hand side.
The campsite is behind the farm house and B&B in a field. A 'reception' sign in the window of the house does not mean you should enter the house as we found out.
The site is uneven and not particularly well drained. However given the island this is not surprising! Some rock outcrops and walls provide shelter from the very strong wind.
The toilet block is basic, with 3 cubicles and 2 showers. However the price at £5 pppn is cheap.
There are very few cars on the island so it is quite peaceful. There are two shops in the village; a touristy shop with some groceries and a bigger Spar. There are a number of restaurants available too.
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| Date of Visit: August 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Worldoftofuness |
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Probably the most basic campsite (bar one, which was also in Scotland) I've ever stayed on. It's just a big field, with a very small sanitary block (take a torch, as you'll never find it in the dark) and a picnic table. When I went the farming family seemed to be living in a caravan there, so 'reception' was a case of knocking on the door and giving your £5pppn to whoever happens to be in (they also advertised eggs for sale).
Despite being a Sunday night in August, there was only 1 other tent there. So, no issue of queues for the shower. The shower itself was a pleasant surprise, the unit looking reasonably modern inside and a powerful shot of hot water.
It's a low-key site: I even managed to miss the entrance on my way back from the village. Don't forget to take your torch if you go to the village, as it gets very dark once you leave the street lamps! Motorised vehicles are heavily restricted on Iona (perhaps why the site wasn't more occupied on my visit), but watch out for the odd unlit cyclist.
Iona itself warrants a longer stay than the usual daytrip. As well as the Abbey (your ticket is valid more than 1 day, so no need to rush round), there's a boat trip to Staffa, admiring the turquoise sea/white beaches and just the pleasure of wandering. I'd spent the previous night in the hostel at the other end of the island, and met a bloke who had spent a WEEK there!
There's a village shop (not very exciting but has all the basics), 2 hotel-bars, a daytime 'community' cafe and a cafe-restaurant with longer opening hours. There's also a payphone and several craft shops. Both hotels are proud of the quality of their food, in particular the St Columba with its vegetable gardens. Unfortunately I only got to eat at one: had been looking forward to an advertised speciality breakfast at the other, but (as I only found out when I asked at the bar) they were closed to the public due to the imminent arrival of a coach party! The breakfast I had at the cafe-restaurant was more 'bog standard' fare.
All in all, once you get away from the coach parties, a nice island for a couple of days and a serviceable site to stay.
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