9 night first time Motorhome Scotland

Others mentioned Stoer lighthouse; I spent a night at Neist Point lighthouse on Skye in December. I love that place. Absolutely beautiful. Regularly some MHs there. Parking is not too big but always manageable. The road there is pretty narrow with some tight bends, be prepared for that. It's also absolutely NOT recommended during storms, but that should be rather obvious.

Street View:
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Note you can't see the lighthouse from the road, it's hidden behind the large hill down below. You can either walk to it (lot of steps), or walk north along the top of the cliffs from the parking area though I must warn that that can be quite a wet experience. The lighthouse (built in 1909) is definitely worth seeing.
 
Daniel575 said:
Others mentioned Stoer lighthouse; I spent a night at Neist Point lighthouse on Skye in December. I love that place. Absolutely beautiful. Regularly some MHs there. Parking is not too big but always manageable. The road there is pretty narrow with some tight bends, be prepared for that. It's also absolutely NOT recommended during storms, but that should be rather obvious.

Street View:
Google Maps

Note you can't see the lighthouse from the road, it's hidden behind the large hill down below. You can either walk to it (lot of steps), or walk north along the top of the cliffs from the parking area though I must warn that that can be quite a wet experience. The lighthouse (built in 1909) is definitely worth seeing.
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We went up to Neist point in a car a couple of years ago, and I agree, it's a fantastic place. The walk to the lighthouse is great.
Not too sure I would relish the drive up there in a 7m motorhome with only a few days experience under my belt; never say never though.
Is the drive up to Stoer similar, or a bit easier?
 
mossypossy said:
Would not attempt Stoer in a large motorhome during July and August

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Thanks, these things are good to know, and help massively with planning.
I want us to enjoy this trip, and would like to keep away from potential downers, such as getting stuck in hard to get out of roads.

What about Red Point, is that accessible in a 7m mh?

Thanks.
 
Spotswild said:
We went up to Neist point in a car a couple of years ago, and I agree, it's a fantastic place. The walk to the lighthouse is great.
Not too sure I would relish the drive up there in a 7m motorhome with only a few days experience under my belt; never say never though.
Is the drive up to Stoer similar, or a bit easier?
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I actually drove there less than 24 hours after picking up the first (hired) MH I ever drove (only driven cars before that). It was interesting! That was a 7m one.

I didn't actually ever go to Stoer lighthouse myself though I passed there several times. Last time I passed there was on 29 December, so it was getting dark quite early and I still had to drive to Durness (via Drumbegg) - now the Drumbegg road by itself is interesting enough, but doing it in the dark is a bit too much even for me! I'd do it if I had to, though - I've done it before by car - the only road I would NOT ever do in the dark, is the one from Achiltibuie to Lochinver! Don't EVER try that with a MH in the dark. You WILL get serious damage.
 
Spotswild said:
These map 360% images are great as you get a real feel for the places. Are these images included in the poi downloads you get as a full member?
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All the POIs, except Taps, have a link to the Streetview image if there's one available. These links are accessible from the Wild Camping app.

If you use the POI Map on the site, this too will show a Streetview image if there is one.

Almost all the locations can be viewed this way.
 
Spotswild said:
Hi, looks really good for a nights stopover, is this a wild camp spot suitable for a motorhome?

Thanks.
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Its not a true wild camp, its classed as a camp site although it only haas a water tap and waste bins, charges about £4 - £5 per night and its suitable for MHs
 
OldJim said:
Its not a true wild camp, its classed as a camp site although it only haas a water tap and waste bins, charges about £4 - £5 per night and its suitable for MHs
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Thanks for this, looks great!
 
We like the look of this place on Skye, looks Ok for a wild camp, even a MH in the pic Google Maps

Anyone been?

Thanks.
 
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