Thanks for Hebridean Recommendations

Hedgehurst replied on 10/06/2019 16:35

Posted on 10/06/2019 16:35

Back in early Spring I asked for suggestions for Outer Hebrides sites, since the reviews of some of places on UKCampsites were to say the least, daunting. ("None of the above reviews can sum up the awfulness..." of one, comes to mind!)

We're back from a wonderfully inspiring month away, including just over 2 weeks working our way up the islands from Barra to Lewis. And yes, another time we'd give more time to particular parts of that, but it was a first exploration.

Thanks to a number of people who recommended various sites and sources of info - and Mr TW of Cornwall, we may differ on our approach to some green issues, but my wife & I salute your recommendations of several Western Isles sites smile

For the record, after N Ledaig by Oban, (which for our money was just as pleasing as the more iconic and beautifully sited Bunree), we used Borve on Barra, Kilbride on S Uist, Balranald on N Uist, (where we did hear, if not see, the corncrakes), Horgabost on Harris, and Eileann na Fraoich at Shawbost on Lewis, before several more on the mainland. All great sites in their different ways, and most of them well worth repeat visits.

 

 

Tinwheeler replied on 10/06/2019 17:02

Posted on 10/06/2019 17:02

Thanks for coming back with the update, HH. 

You used several sites that we did and I’m pleased it worked for you. 

Happy to have helped - just shout when you’re ready to do the Northern Isles😀

Hedgehurst replied on 10/06/2019 18:53

Posted on 10/06/2019 17:08 by Oneputt

Are you going to put a write up and photos into the Stories section 

Posted on 10/06/2019 18:53

That's an idea - though it'll likely be not for a while, too much going on just now smile

So here are some images just to go on with....

 

Hedgehurst replied on 10/06/2019 21:56

Posted on 10/06/2019 21:56

smile  Well, it's that layby on the road, isn't it? Otherwise all the grockle... or whatever the Gaelic is for that... would stop anyway, just like they do in passing places, and snap away at such a spectacular view.
It was worth the serious cold of off-grid Horgabost in an unheated van for those views. 

I found we couldn't even use the gas-powered water heater, it was kettle or nothing, as the NE wind was at just the angle and strength that it got in the cowling and raced the burner until I smelt scorching plastic! (Worked well enough this morning when I tried it.)

Takethedogalong replied on 10/06/2019 21:57

Posted on 10/06/2019 21:57

That’s a lovely thank you HH, only sorry that we couldn’t contribute not knowing the Hebrides as others do. Fully concur with you about North Ledaig, we drove up to Bunree to take a look at the site, but came back preferring North Ledaig. It’s actually where we joined the Club, decades ago, with our tiny little camper. Happy memories. Stunning photos by the way.😁

Hedgehurst replied on 10/06/2019 21:58

Posted on 10/06/2019 21:58

PS, you  also mentioned Borve, which is indeed an absolute gem of a site, as long as the vehicle you bring isn't too big.

 

Bakers2 replied on 10/06/2019 22:05

Posted on 10/06/2019 22:05

Hoping to fulfill our dreams of visiting and touring the islands please tell us about your trip, sites etc, when you get the chance. Beautiful photos.

Hedgehurst replied on 10/06/2019 22:20

Posted on 10/06/2019 22:05 by Bakers2

Hoping to fulfill our dreams of visiting and touring the islands please tell us about your trip, sites etc, when you get the chance. Beautiful photos.

Posted on 10/06/2019 22:20

Thanks - I bet I'm not the only one with loads more photos like these :-)

In short - yes, go. Go! Advice to go in May was excellent - apparently the best chance of decent weather, pre-midge, and before the real tourist rush starts.

I'll see what time I get...  photo of gent sitting and thinking to go on with...

Hedgehurst replied on 10/06/2019 22:26

Posted on 10/06/2019 21:57 by Takethedogalong

That’s a lovely thank you HH, only sorry that we couldn’t contribute not knowing the Hebrides as others do. Fully concur with you about North Ledaig, we drove up to Bunree to take a look at the site, but came back preferring North Ledaig. It’s actually where we joined the Club, decades ago, with our tiny little camper. Happy memories. Stunning photos by the way.😁

Posted on 10/06/2019 22:26

Thanks :-)    Talking of "tiny little camper" ... we were delighted  to meet a couple there with a tiny caravan from 1996, (sorry,  I didn't note model and make), who were amiably peeved with us, their neighbours, because they're usually the ones with the oldest, smallest, most basic caravan on any site, and ours was even smaller, albeit 4 years younger! Made for a great conversation starter!

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