Sunart Camping

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Family-run site on the edge of a quiet Argyll village
In the village of Strontian, a mile from the shores of Loch Sunart
Firepits, logs and charcoal available; shared bothy room with games

The Ardnamurchan peninsula in the wild west of Scotland is about as remote as the British mainland gets. And, as you'll see from the site pics, the experience of abiding in this ace area of Argyll is full of treats for those fond of lochs, hills and beaches. It's also a haven for all sorts of animals, with frequent visitors including seals, otters, herons and curlews. In the village of Strontian and a mere mile from its namesake loch, Sunart Camping is a family-focused site that's well-placed for all kinds of Ardnamurchan adventures. With community amenities including a well-stocked shop, restaurants, a café and a pub all within easy walking distance, this place is sure to suit those who want to stay somewhere friendly without being far from really remote rural locales. Handy facilities are available here, including fuel supplies at reception and a bothy room where you can play board games or have a natter with other guests, plus well-kept basics like toilets, hot showers and a laundry room. There's also an outdoor veranda and barbecue area, where sunsets can be watched and stories told… Although the loch is on the A861, much of the road that runs around the peninsula is single-track; if you fancy swapping four wheels for two, speak to the folks at reception about mountain bike hire.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Communal fridge

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Sunart Camping

Caberfeidh

Granite Square

Strontian

Argyll

Scotland

PH36 4HZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

56.69649°N
-5.5666°W

Nearest transport

Rail

13 mi Glenfinnan Rail Station

13.3 mi Lochailort Rail Station

15.2 mi Locheilside Rail Station

Ferry

10.8 mi Port Ramsay Lismore Ferry Terminal

11.5 mi Port Appin Ferry Terminal

11.5 mi Laga Ferry Landing

Airport

17.3 mi Oban (North Connel) Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Sticking around Strontian comes with several perks. Itching to get out on the water? Otter Adventures (a few minutes' walk) can sort self-guided kayak hire, while the site can book you guided canoe trips if you’d prefer paddling about in a freshwater flotilla. You'll also want to step out for a spin around Phemie’s Walk (a few minutes' walk), a 1.5-mile boardwalk trail that weaves through the trees to reach a spectacular view of the loch. Fort William and Old Inverlochy Castle, meanwhile, are an hour's drive to the east; it's about 15 minutes more to Ben Nevis, Scotland (and the UK's) highest peak, or Steall Waterfall, a scenic 120-metre drop that's well worth swinging by if you're in the vicinity. Want to do more than just admire the view? Get fully immersed in a waterfall at Vertical Descents (45 minutes), a top-rated canyoning outfit close to the Corran ferry. Further to the west, you've got more must-see sights like Ardnamurchan Point and Lighthouse (an hour and 20 minutes), the white sands of Sanna Bay (an hour and 20 minutes) and historic Ardnamurchan Distillery (40 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Ganavan	18.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Glencoe Visitor Centre 16.3 mi

West Highland Museum 19.2 mi

Treasures of the Earth 19.5 mi

Ben Nevis Distillery 21 mi

Nevis Range Cable Cars 21.1 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

The (not so) Rough Bounds of Moidart 11.4 mi

Glenfinnan Viaduct 13.1 mi

GLENBORRODALE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 03/12/1990) 13.4 mi

Arieniskill to Prince Charlie's Cave 13.5 mi

Samalaman - Smirisary 13.8 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Would visit again.

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Dec 2021

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: This small site it in a lovely village of Strontian. It has everything you need. Very basic but if you are self sufficient, it should not be a problem. Lovely, friendly owners were very helpful telling us what we could do around and about. The campsite sits 5 mins from Loch Sunart with its stunning views. Plenty of walks from easy to more strenuous ones and all the amenities you need in the village. If you are after a small intimate place, then this is it.

Disliked: No TV signal and no Wifi. I know this is not the be all and end all but during the winter months when it get dark at half 3, it would nice.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really good site with additional activities

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

chris f. Dec 2021

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Although we had made a late booking and they didn't realize we had booked. The owner made us feel welcome and even let us use the bunk house for toilet and showering.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely walks around Sunart with a nice cafe on the doorstep.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	No rating
Wifi	No rating

D L. Nov 2021

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Quiet, friendly owner, location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Does Sunart Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Sunart Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Sunart Camping? Sticking around Strontian comes with several perks. Itching to get out on the water? Otter Adventures (a few minutes' walk) can sort self-guided kayak hire, while the site can book you guided … Read more