Rated 4 of 5

Rated 5 of 5

Peace and quiet

Rated 4 of 5

Facilities and cleanliness

Rated 5 of 5

Location

Rated 5 of 5

Good for families

Probably the most remote site in the UK

Altnahhara is one of a kind, probably one of the most remote sites in the UK if not Europe! I've rated it 5/5 except for facilities because basically there aren't any! There are Chemical toilet and rubbish facilities which are all very clean and tidy but no toilet/shower facilities so unless you have them with you its not necessarily the site for you! The water supply is filtered from the local burn which I'm sure is safe but I expect as a backside covering measure there is a sign cautioning the necessity to boil the water. Please don't think I'm being critical of this site because I am absolutely not as we visited it twice on the same trip in Scotland and will probably go back again in a few weeks time but it is not for those who need that facility. The view from the site across the loch is beautiful and as a previous reviewer has said all the pitches have a view, but yes pitch 5 is the one to have if it's available. Baring in mind that A roads in NE Sutherland can be single track with passing places the journey to Altnaharra is quite a unique experience for driving in the UK, the remoteness and awesome vistas across the 'Flows' (pronounced as in cows) is quite memorable as you come up from Lairg past the Crask Inn. So if you want to experience Altnaharra make sure you are well provisioned for your stay and enjoy the views and tranquility. I notice that another reviewer had their BEST meal at the Altnaharra Hotel. Yes we too had a meal there and I can also say it was one of the best, not the cheapest by any means but straight forward beautifully prepared dishes (Scallops & Venison). One final point, although I had a "proper" connecting join in my cable, Keith pointed out it was actually agin the rules so thank you Keith (the warden) for the loan of your cable!

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