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Dunnet Bay Caravan Club Site (REF : DUB)

Dunnet, Thurso, Highlands, KW14 8XD, Scotland

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Ideal for ...

  • Beach stays
  • Cycling
  • Dogs
  • Motorhomes
  • Walking

Why stay here ...

A good choice for those who enjoy solitary tranquillity, at Dunnet Bay Club Site you can admire the stunning views over clean washed sands to lovely Dunnet Head, the northernmost point of the British mainland. Located in Dunnet, Thurso, the caravan park is in an area of vast natural beauty - it's a perfect location to unwind from the bustle of day to day life.

Dunnet Bay Club Site is ideal for walking expeditions and offers great nearby dog walking too. If you climb Dunnet Head you will be treated to magnificent views over the Pentland Firth to Orkney and a great part of the north coast to Ben Loyal and Ben Hope. To take in local restaurants as well as some retail therapy, a day trip over to Orkney from John O'Groats or Scrabster won't disappoint, in fact you can island-hop the string of islands by both boat and coach. If you're a keen birdwatcher, you can take a ferry trip around the Stacks of Duncansby to see a wealth of seabird life. Anglers are spoilt for choice with sea fishing by boat from Scrabster, fishing from the beach or freshwater fishing nearby. Sites of historic interest include the majestic Castle Mey and Mary Anne's Cottage, a museum detailing crofting life.

Facilities on site ...

  • BBQs allowed: charcoal, gas, electric
  • Disabled facilities: facilities for wheelchair disabled
  • Disabled shower room
  • Dishwashing area
  • Dog walk from site
  • Electric hook-up
  • Gas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Motorhome service point
  • Toilet block
  • TV reception: good
  • Wi-Fi
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Prices

Date Adult Child Standard Pitch With Awning Standard Pitch Without Awning
16/08/2018 - 03/11/2018 £7.40 £1.50 £6.40 £6.40
22/03/2019 - 31/08/2019 £7.70 £1.60 £6.70 £6.70
2018 Tent PricesElec Tent Pitch
23 Mar - 7 Oct 5.00

Adult and child fees (as published above with touring pitch prices) apply.

Camping in the Scottish Highlands at Dunnet Bay Club Site

Our northernmost Club Site, Dunnet Bay is a peaceful site for camping in Scotland. Situated in Dunnet, Thurso, this site offers offers camping in an area close to the dunes and beach, making it an ideal seaside location for campers. Pitching up on this site, you'll be able to explore the surrounding area, including climbing Dunnet Head, or a ferry trip to Orkney from John O'Groats.

Camping bookings can be made online for tents up to a maximum size of 5mx5m (approximately a 4-man tent). If you have a larger tent or specific requirements, please call the site directly and site staff will be pleased to help with your booking.

Extras

Price per night for extra car: £2.00

Supplements

Pitches

Touring pitch types Awning Without Awning
Standard (electric & hardstanding)
Standard (electric & grass)

Yes

Yes
Non-electric (hardstanding)
Non-electric (grass)
Serviced (electric & hardstanding)
Serviced (electric & grass)
Super (electric & hardstanding)
Other pitch types
Tent (electric & grass)

Yes
Tent (non-electric & grass)
Camping pod
Seasonal
Storage
Static / mobile

Nearby

Nearby activities

  • Beach within 5 miles
  • Coarse fishing within 5 miles
  • Game fishing within 5 miles
  • Watersports within 5 miles

Cycling notes:

The nearest National Cycle Network route to this site is route number 1, Inverness to Shetland, OS ref ND205680. Thurso to Dunnet Head is a relatively easy 10 mile route to get you started. You can hire bikes from Dunnet Head Holidays Bike Hire. 

Nearby Sustrans cycle routes

Walking notes:
Walk for miles along the beautiful beach. Climb Dunnet Head - or drive to the summit, for magnificent views over the Pentland Firth to Orkney and a great part ofthe north coast as far as Ben Loyal and Ben Hope. Visit the Highland Council Seadrift Centre (above the site office), where the Ranger organises guided walks in Caithness and Sutherland.

On your doorstep

  • Town/village within 1 mile

Supermarket notes:

The nearest shops are in Castletown village, three miles towards Thurso. There are supermarkets in Thurso, 3 miles away.

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Directions

From East (John O'Groats) on A836: the site is on the right about 0.5 mile past Dunnet village. From West (Thurso) on A836: the site is on the left about 2.5 miles past Castletown village.

Sites key: Club Site

Postcode:
KW14 8XD
GPS:
Lat 58.61518 / Lon -3.34561
Plan a route to this site
OS field ref:
ND219705
OS map ref:
12
Handbook map ref:
F20

Transport links

  • Bus stop within 1 mile
  • Buses go to: John O'Groats and Thurso
  • Daily public Transport within 1 mile

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Great site beautiful beach

Spent a week here in July loved it Wardens were very friendly and helpful Site clean and tidy being the only wardens on site they were always working hard... The beach is 2 minutes away from the site all sand and dog friendly highly recommend Dunnet Bay for all
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Rushworth family holiday

This was by far the best site that we have ever stayed on. The wardens were outstanding, kind and friendly. The facilities were spotless as was the site. Dunnet bay is perfect for granddaughters and energetic dogs allowing the adults to walk and relax along the beautiful beach. We only originally booked for 2 nights but stayed for 4 we loved it so much.
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Excellent site

We loved the site. The pitches are generous, and most of them have views of the bay. The direct access to the dog friendly beach was a real bonus too. We visited in July and the surf was good enough for our teenagers on most of the days we were there. We had excellent weather, which obviously isn't guaranteed in the highlands. The wardens at this site can't be praised highly enough. They are constantly on the go and keep the site spotless, and are always available with help or advice, whilst maintaining a relaxed easy atmosphere on the site. The road noise can be heard from all across the site, but I guess that's the price you pay for such easy access!
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Motorhomer

Lovely site with lovely views, very helpful staff. Lovely beach where you could spend a whole day
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Excellent site

Liked the site, a very friendly welcome from the wardens and site well kept, with clean and well kept facilities. Ideal site for families as there is a great expanse of sandy beach and not too far from the village of Dunnet and plenty shopping in the towns of Wick and Thurso. Not far from the famous John o' Groats the furthest North one can go on the mainland. Car and passenger ferries run daily if anyone would want to cross to the Orkney Islands. Would highly recommend it.
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Telephone:
01847 821319

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Our Wi-Fi hotspot service on this site means internet access is available within a pre-determined, communal area of the site.