Cruise Loch Linnhe
10% discount
Spot seals, porpoise and sea eagles, with panoramic views of Ben Nevis from a 360 degree viewing deck?
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Why stay here ...
Merkadle CL is conveniently located in central Skye and is ideal as a touring base for the whole of the Island. In addition to this, less than a mile away in Carbost village is the world famous Talisker Distillery. Also in the village there is the Old Inn, a small shop and the village Post Office. The site is on a working croft which has cattle. The Cuillin mountains are nearby and the famous Fairy Pools are only 4 miles away.
Please note this is a basic gravel campsite right off the main road with just five pitches and a basic shower block. This is great for people looking for a convenient and friendly spot, run by a busy working croft family, but is not suited for those looking for a luxury or secluded spot. The site is not manned so please set up and read the information note on your pitch behind your name.
Any queries contact us via email or by phone.
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Latest arrival time: 12:00 AM
0.5 acres
Some sloping pitches
Levelling blocks required
Electric amperage: 16
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Great savings on days out
Offers available to Club members
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The Highlanders' Museum
5% gift shop discount
A five-star attraction with 14 exhibition galleries including the late Queen’s Own Highlanders Collection.
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Sites key:
- Postcode:
- IV47 8ST
- GPS:
- Lat 57.293803 / Lon -6.335273
- OS field ref:
- NG389309
- OS map ref:
- 32
Transport links
- Buses go to: Portree
- Daily public transport within 1 mile
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Great CL
Merkadale
This is my fourth time here staying for 1 week the first time and then 3 times staying for 2 weeks. This site is in a fantastic location for getting out and about to see Skye. We're keen walkers so the location is perfect for all the many hills including the mighty Cullins. Plenty of other places of interest round about including the nearby Talisker Distillery and a trip to Raasay is highly recommended.
The site is an area of hardstanding raised above nearby roads. The road down Glenbrittle is now a busy one however probably 95% of traffic on this road are tourists, not much that the site or anyone else can do due to the increase in visitors following Covid.
Other members have commented on the showers. The site is not required to provide this facility however my water pump has just failed so having these basic but very clean toilets and shower has saved my holiday, if they hadn't been there then I would have been heading home after 1 night!
Each pitch has an electric hook up and it's own water tap and free WiFi. All this for £22 per night for the first 2 nights and £20 per night thereafter.
The site was originally started by Willie (sadly no longer with us) and his wife Cathie, because he wanted to provide a service, he also took on the Post Office to keep it going. Their daughter Janette is trying to keep the site going, I hope she manages the time to do so.
This is not an singing all dancing club site, this is an honest CL providing more facilities than is required.
met our needs
Merkadale
This site whilst not appealing to the eye met our every need, The toilets and shower block were well maintained and functional. We had ample space around our van and the view of the water was tranquil. It was a little difficult at first to find but being strangers to the area it is to be expected. Pitches are gravel and level,electric and water at each pitch. A short walk to the community shop and only 20 mins drive from portree.
Enjoyed our stay
Merkadale
Think the bad reviewers are over exaggerating!! We found it peaceful and very handy for visiting local places of interest. Our pitch didn't need ramps. Didn't see the owner but our pitch was marked and instructions were clear and straightforward. The toilets/shower are functional and clean but could be done with an upgrade. Overall enjoyed our stay
Much better than expected.
Merkadale
We had read previous reviews and were a little apprehensive, but booked anyway. We were met by the friendly owner and given a choice of pitches. We had a level pitch with good views. Not the poshest toilet block but all clean and useable. A nice little CL handy for the Isle and easy to access. We would stay here again.
Ignore negative reviews - great site
Merkadale
Ignore the negative reviews. It’s a CL site, so don’t expect showers, toilets etc. We have electric hook up, water at the hook up point, flat pitch and easy to find. And it cost us £25!!!!!!!!
Also, it’s the only CL site on Skye. We’ve just watched 2 vans turn up, with no bookings, turned away as they’re not members and to be honest, from the state of the vans, we were grateful as they’re probably sat in a lay-by as I type!
Location is brilliant! Less than a mile to the Talisker distillery, a local community shop, pub and sea food shack!
The main road mentioned isn’t exactly busy! Remember - this isn’t Surrey, but the Isle of Skye!
