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slfp915

In: Cirencester
Posts: 9

Hi,
Planning on riding up to Isle of Skye for some camping and walking. Trawling a few books and url's for campsites/accomodation, but any one got any personal recommendations. Thanks for any info. Cheers

Message posted by slfp915 on 11 May 2013 at 11:53

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slfp915 @ 11/05/2013 11:53:21

Intruder18

In: Colne
Posts: 239

When i was up there I passed one campsite that was very busy which might be a good sign ..if you look on a map where the A863 meets the A87 across the road from the Sligachan Hotel ... I did not stay there myself ... hope this is a start for you ... Thumbs Up

Message posted by Intruder18 on 11 May 2013 at 14:25

Intruder18 @ 11/05/2013 14:25:44

akceller8

In: Folkestone
Posts: 77

There's a very basic campsite on the edge of Loch Brittle that is also at the base of some nice mountains.

http://goo.gl/maps/Z5gsw

Stayed here a few years ago in my campervan, it is very exposed if you get winds up the loch, but so is the rest of Skye.

I've also stayed at a campsite here

http://goo.gl/maps/kfBdj

Again very exposed, but there's a pub across the road to retreat to in the evening.

Message posted by akceller8 on 12 May 2013 at 11:41

akceller8 @ 12/05/2013 11:41:04

slfp915

In: Cirencester
Posts: 9

Thanks for all the info Intruder18 and akceller8, will take a look Thumbs Up

Message posted by slfp915 on 12 May 2013 at 15:32

slfp915 @ 12/05/2013 15:32:15

Intruder18

In: Colne
Posts: 239

Take some midge repellant also pal(heavy duty stuff) ...depending on what time of year your going. The Isle of Skye itself is not bad but they are rife in some places Thumbs Up

Message posted by Intruder18 on 12 May 2013 at 17:29

Intruder18 @ 12/05/2013 17:29:19

slfp915

In: Cirencester
Posts: 9

It's on the shopping list Thumbs Up

Message posted by slfp915 on 12 May 2013 at 19:23

slfp915 @ 12/05/2013 19:23:36

oldyeti

In: Hartlepool now
Posts: 426

hi SLFP,

done a fair bit of climbing and walking in skye over the years,
and the 2x campsites mentioned are the best to access the cullins proper,
glen brittle is a little more remote (on skye this is a subjective word!!)
with a "shop" a few miles away, near the yha hut. but is easier access to the "in pin", and the "chiock" (sp)
and scu Alistair end of the range,
with the sligachan site benefiting from the PUB, and live music usually thurs fri and sat.
plus a camping barn/hut if the weather drives you crazy, better for access to 2scu nan Gillian" and "bla bleven" end .

Message posted by oldyeti on 12 May 2013 at 22:05

oldyeti @ 12/05/2013 22:05:33

slfp915

In: Cirencester
Posts: 9

Thanks oldyeti. Definitely sounds like those 2 campsites are the ones to head for. As does the PUB and live music: didn't expect to tick so many boxes in just one trip!!
Cheers

Message posted by slfp915 on 13 May 2013 at 09:15

slfp915 @ 13/05/2013 09:15:01

kwakgirl

In: Kilmarnock
Posts: 1402

would recommend the hostel at Saucy Marys Kyleakin...granted its only just on Skye but better than getting drenched and blown away! lol also the best midge repellent is "Avon skin so soft" buy it off ebay before you go as its pricey to buy once youre up there.

oh yes and saucy marys sometimes has bands on

Message posted by kwakgirl on 13 May 2013 at 18:13

kwakgirl @ 13/05/2013 18:13:52

slfp915

In: Cirencester
Posts: 9

Hi kwakgirl. Thanks for the info on the hostel and the heads up on midgey repellent....!!! Really?? "Avon skin so soft"?? So the Skye midges are partial to the usual Deets then? Okee dokee.
Thanks again Thumbs Up

Message posted by slfp915 on 13 May 2013 at 18:26

slfp915 @ 13/05/2013 18:26:12

Triple955

In: Chorley
Posts: 161

The Sligachan's great...I've spent many a good night in there.There's also a campsite near to The Old Man of Storr on the East?side of Skye.If the weather's truly inclement there's also a Hostel in Portree.

Message posted by Triple955 on 13 May 2013 at 20:21

Triple955 @ 13/05/2013 20:21:57

slfp915

In: Cirencester
Posts: 9

Cheers Triple955. Great to have a few different options.

Message posted by slfp915 on 13 May 2013 at 21:51

slfp915 @ 13/05/2013 21:51:56

Steve_H

In: Teesdale
Posts: 2184

A few years back we stayed at one just outside Portree on the A855. About a 1/2 mile walk back to the town centre though for pubs and stuff.

Message posted by Steve_H on 14 May 2013 at 19:08

Steve_H @ 14/05/2013 19:08:00

slfp915

In: Cirencester
Posts: 9

Thanks Steve_H. Will add that to my list Thumbs Up

Message posted by slfp915 on 17 May 2013 at 14:01

slfp915 @ 17/05/2013 14:01:04

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