Clachan Club Campsite

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Too peaceful

Yes it was a bit too peaceful for us, the weather was glorious but most pitches were under the trees, although there were some in the 'open' areas, apart from no toilet block, we couldn't even get a radio reception, no wifi, no tv signal, but no midges. The road outside the site has no footpath so a dangerous walk back to Killin if by foot. However I can see why some people would like this site, but not for us.

terry byrne

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Reviewed on 23/10/2015 18:40

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My favourite site

This site is very basic (no toilet block!), but my personal favourite. You stay in the forest, well secluded and it feels more like "wild" camping! Plenty of midges, but I guess that's outdoor Scotland for you ... We stayed for two nights both in rain and sun, and it was simply wonderful. Closeby, there are some good walks on ben lawrers

christianlw

Reviewed on 04/10/2015 10:47

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Choices change with circumstances

We returned to Clachan in 2015 after enjoying time there last year.  In the past we have stayed at the Maragowan site, also in Killin, when we had family with us and had more need of space and facilities. Clachan is fine for a couple who enjoy the peaceful countryside and the trees. Some pitches are in shade and some may get some sunshine but that will depend on choice at the time. You take that risk wherever you go! The only natural disadvantage is the greater tendency for midges!  Walking into the town is not good both for distance and narrow road but it is only a short trip and parking hasn't been a problem for us. The town provides all essentials and the area has plenty to explore!

MalcolmandLinda

Reviewed on 30/09/2015 17:52

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Clachan caravan site

We stayed at clachan  35yrs ago  when had a loan of caravan for the wkend.  And always said when we retire  would be coming back.  So here we are  back and got into the same pitch as we had then great  nice and quiet ideal for touring about. Very clean and tidy  and found it very easy to fill up with water using a Water container with handle  and pull it up hill to caravan. The warden David and his wife were very very helpful to us and even came up and tuned in the TV for us and talked to us about the wildlife etc. if the score was 10 out of 10. We would rate it as 15  will defiantly be back again. Great place to chill out and relax watching the ducks

Cullaloe

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Reviewed on 11/09/2015 20:19

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Very depressing

This site is mostly under trees, the ones in the open are mostly taken up by seasonal members. We had little choice of pitch. We had booked 2 nights, but in the morning it was pouring with rain and being under trees was made so much worse, we left after 1 night. It is unfair for the best pitches to be used as caravan parks when the owners are not there.

lorrainemel

Motorhomer from Oxfordshire

Reviewed on 28/08/2015 15:58

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A newbie needs to learn

As a complete novice to motorhoming, I acknowledge that I have much to learn. Yet possibly the best way is to try things. The following are observations, not complaints. The access to this site is by a code supplied by the nearby CC site. On arrival, the warden (helpfully) jumped out and typed in her own code to open the barrier for me. Result? I still didn't know how to enter the barrier code. I stopped in a pitch for 5 minutes whilst I walked round the site (to avoid reversing the new motorhome until the last possible minute). The other warden jumped out (helpfully) to say that the pitch I was in was a non- hookup site and that pitch such-and-such would be much better. Result? I felt pressured onto a pitch which might not have been my own choice. The motorhome grey water disposal was so positioned that I had to turn the vehicle to  face against the one-way system. Fortunately it was so far from the wardens' hut that I didn't get pounced upon again. A very nice, quiet site in a great location; slightly too helpful wardens. I continue to learn - slowly.

easl77

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Reviewed on 25/08/2015 19:57

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Peaceful location in spectacular scenery

We spent five days on this site in August 2015. We were lucky in that only one of those days was wet and no midges were experienced. The site is very quiet with only occasional road traffic noise. It is a few minutes drive from Killin where you can get most essential supplies. The scenery in the area is spectacular. Very helpful and friendle wardens. The only slight gripe is that the TV system is not very good. All we got were 9 commercial channels which made us realise just how good the BBC is! If you want all the channels you need a satellite system.

David999

Reviewed on 24/08/2015 15:13

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Fab site shame about the rain

this is a lovely site so peaceful with good walks the village is really nice with all the facilities you would need with plenty of places to eat. a must see is the Falls of Dockart especially if the piper is playing.

Hep

Motorhomer from Lincolnshire

Reviewed on 21/08/2015 17:56

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Hidden Gem

We were looking for a quiet getaway in the school holidays... didn't think we would manage it... but then we discovered Clachan! What an absolute gem of a site, lovely woodland pitches, the warden was really helpful and friendly, site kept clean and tidy. The local town Killin has a few good shops, the co-op opens until late for all your groceries, there is a post office, some nice restaurants, although advisable to book in advance as they seem to fill up quite quickly.  Would love to come back again to Clachan, one of the best Caravan sites we have stopped on. If you can do without the toilet and shower blocks and want to escape from it all look no further!  Thank you to the lovely warden who made us feel really welcome and to the staff at Maragowen site who were just as lovely and helpful. (You book in at Maragowen site just down the road from Clachan and they give you the barrier code. Maragowen site is more open and has facilities so may be better suited for families.) We were also told that fishing is available from the Maragowen site if you are booked at either there or Clachan as they have a permit :)

Charlesandveronica

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Reviewed on 10/08/2015 18:27

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A wonderful site with the best volunteer wardens ever

This is a wonderful peaceful site and a paradise for bird watchers. Where else can you sit in your caravan and watch a Willow Warbler, Great Spotted Woodpecker and Red Start for example. Dave and Lucille the volunteer wardens have made a tremendous difference and improved the site no end. They have kept the amazing biodiversity of the site by trimming back some of the bracken to allow wonderful wild flowers to flourish. Such as Violets, Anemone, Campion, Celandine and others.  There is even Bog Bean growing in the marshy area. They have put in lovely little touches like flower tubs, hanging baskets and a bench seat by the burn (stream) where you can sit in peace and watch birds. It is still a very natural site but just lovingly tended by these two very helpful and amazing wardens. Nothing is too much trouble for Dave - he helps out everyone. This is a gem of a site, particularly for those who don't need or want a toilet block, but just want peace and quiet in the woods.  Well done the Caravan Club for this beautiful site. Highly recommended. 

mcshuggers

Reviewed on 24/05/2015 19:21

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