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Balranald Caravan and Campsite

Hogha Gearraidh, Isle of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5DL

Type:Camping Park

From £8.00

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Tel:07748 267996

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About

Campsite located in the heart of the RSPB’s Balranald Nature Reserve only metres from a beautiful sandy beach on the west coast of North Uist. Hear and see the elusive corncrake from your pitch. A bird watchers paradise and an ideal base for exploring the Uists.

We have 19 hard standing pitches with electric hook-up for motorhomes/caravans and 17 grass pitches for tents and campervans, 12 of which have electric hook-up. You can check availability and book online via our website.

The Corncrake Pod sleeps 2 people in single beds. Well equipped with fridge, microwave, kettle, crockery and cutlery, electric heater, lighting and bed linen supplied.

Our 2 modern heated amenities blocks provide electric showers (operated by £1 coin meter), toilets, wash hand basins, disabled facilities, drying room, dish washing and laundry facilities. Chemical toilet emptying (organic/green additive only), grey water emptying, drinking water filling points, bins and recycling facilities. Contactless payment available.

We have a small shop on site selling local produce (Lochmaddy Bay Prawns and smoked salmon), delicious Orkney ice cream, locally made gifts, maps, books, snacks and soft drinks.

The RSPB Visitor Centre is nearby providing guided walks during the summer months.

The Dunes Cabin is based on site from May to the end of September providing delicious soups, freshly filled sandwiches, homebaking, filter coffee, teas and snacks.

Guide Prices

Number of Rooms / Units
36
Room / Unit TypeRoom / Unit Tariff*
Tent/caravan and Motor Home pitchesfrom £8.00 to £20.00 per unit per night

*2022 Tariffs

Camping and Caravanning Rates (per night)

Backpacker and small tent (no car) £10
Small 1 Person Tent (with car) £12
Medium Tent (2-4 person)* £12
Large Tent (over 4 person)* £14

Campervan or Motorhome (under 8m)* £17
Large Motorhome (over 8m)* £19
Car and Caravan* £17
Electric hook-up £4
Awning £2
*Plus rate per person – see below
Adults (+16yrs) £2
Children 5-15yrs £1
Children under 5yrs FREE

Corncrake Pod – Sleeps 2 (Minimum 2 Night Stay)
1 April to 30 April 2022
£45 per night or £40 per night for a stay of 3 nights or more
1 May to 31 August 2022 £60 per night or £55 per night for a stay of 3 nights or more
1 September to 31 October 2022 £45 per night or £40 per night for a stay of 3 nights or more

Electric showers operated by £1 coin metre

All rates include VAT at the prevailing rate

Facilities

Catering

  • Cafe / Restaurant available on site - The Dunes Catering Cabin - Open May to August
  • Dairy Free
  • Eating Out Facilities within 2 miles
  • Gluten Free
  • Shop within 2 Miles / Mobile Shop

Children

  • Children Welcome

Domestic

  • Drying Facilities
  • Indoor Drying Facility
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor Drying Facility
  • Public Toilet Facilities
  • Shower
  • Toilets
  • Wash Hand Basin
  • Washing Machine

Facilities

  • Disabled Access
  • Internet Access
  • No Smoking Permitted
  • Picnic Area

Languages Spoken

  • Gaelic Speaking

Location

  • Coastal Location
  • Island Location
  • Property On Farm
  • Rural Location

Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Debit Card
  • Delta Card
  • Electron
  • Maestro Card
  • Mastercard
  • Switch Card
  • VISA Card

Special Requirements

  • Children Welcome
  • Dogs Welcome
  • Families
  • Groups Welcome
  • Pets Allowed
  • Pets Welcome
  • School Groups Welcome
  • Senior Citizens
  • Single Travellers
  • Young People

Transport

  • Disabled Parking
  • Free Parking On-Site
  • On Public Transport Route

Map & Directions

TripAdvisor

Awards

  • Other AwardsOuter Hebrides Tourism Member Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020
  • Other AwardsPlatinum Listing Platinum Listing 2020
  • Other AwardsWTTC Safe Travels WTTC Safe Travels 2021

Opening Times

Closed January to March (1 Jan 2024 - 29 Mar 2024)
30 March to 31st October (31 Mar 2024 - 31 Oct 2024)
Closed November to December (1 Nov 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)

* 2022 Opening Dates
1st April 2022 to 31st October 2022

What's Nearby

  1. Corn Bunting is our largest bunting. Dull streaked brown, with paler underparts, a…

    0.02 miles away
  2. Adults are large and bright white, except for a yellowish head and black wingtips.

    0.43 miles away
  3. A beautiful reserve on the north west coast of North Uist with sandy beaches, rocky…

    0.6 miles away
  1. A stunning white beach and is easily accessible through the village of Hougharry.

    0.76 miles away
  2. Much slimmer and smaller than the corn bunting this bird is often breeds in reed beds.

    0.79 miles away
  3. A rare passage migrant off Uist

    0.88 miles away
  4. Corncrakes are related to moorhens, coots and rails but differ from most members of the…

    1 miles away
  5. At this site, situated on the southern slope of the hill, lie the remains of a Neolithic…

    1.06 miles away
  6. Hosta beach is easily accessible from the main road at Hosta.

    1.67 miles away
  7. St Kilda archipelago can be viewed from the west coast of North Uist. The viewpoint is…

    2.01 miles away
  8. Balemore Beach and Machair is easily accessible through the village of Balemore.

    2.44 miles away
  9. Kilpheder Cross

    2.6 miles away
  10. The folly was built on the site of an Iron Age broch by Dr Alexander Macleod in the…

    3.18 miles away
  11. Scolpaig Tower is a Georgian folly located near the village of Scolpaig.

    3.23 miles away
  12. Eilean Domhnuill (NF 7470 7530) is an artificial islet in the loch that was occupied…

    3.94 miles away
  13. The Outer Hebrides are an exceptional place to see this iconic bird, hosting one of the…

    4 miles away
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