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Tom an Fhuadain

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Unique, exclusive, sustainable semi-wild pitch above Loch Odhairn
World-class nature, kayaking, walking and cycling on the doorstep
Opportunity to stay on a working croft managed for biodiversity

Take a short detour from your Hebridean Way adventure and stay with us in beautiful, unspoilt Pairc! We're confident that your time with us will be the highlight of your Hebridean aventure. This beautiful, tiny tents-only site is perched above Loch Odhairn, Gravir, Isle of Lewis has been designed to achieve near to zero negative impacts. It is located in the heart of the Pairc community-owned estate in the unspoilt wildness of South Lochs, a traditional crofting community with a strong Gaelic culture. The facilities are sheltered from the worst of the winds by stone walls and secluded from the rest of the croft, offering stunning 360-degree views of the loch, Pairc hills, the Minch and distant mountains of the mainland beyond. Drinking water is provided and washing/cooking water is collected via a rainwater harvesting system. There is a sheltered composting toilet and sink area for washing up, supplied with a biodegradable soap dispenser whose contents are suitable for body, hair, pots and even teeth-brushing. There are facilities for organic and solid waste disposal and recycling. The site can be booked for exclusive use by individuals or small groups. It can accommodate approximately four small (2-person backpacking/bikepacking) tents or two larger (3-4 person backpacking/bikepacking) tents. It is accessible from a slipway on Loch Odhairn (contact us for directions and help with getting your gear up the slope), by local bus (drop-off at the croft gate), on foot and by cycle. There is no motorised access and no parking facilities for motor vehicles - you won't be camped next to strangers and will enjoy complete peace and quiet. Wildlife regularly seen from the site includes white-tailed and golden eagles, otters, hen harriers, seals, buzzards and myriad other birds and insects. We've even seen dolphins in the loch below the croft. We can offer a selection of groceries for sale along with fresh homemade sourdough bread and, as our production becomes established, our own fresh produce. Join us to learn about our production and rewinding activities, or enjoy quiet time on your own, the choice is yours.

Site type

Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Italian

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

No 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

Local produce

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

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

No pets allowed

Themes

Lake and/or mountain

Leave the car at home

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

No running water

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Tom an Fhuadain

37 Gravir

Isle Of Lewis

Hebrides

Scotland

HS2 9QX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

58.04371°N
-6.4171°W

Route directions

On foot or cycle from Gravir village or Calbost, take the minor road on the north shore of Loch Odhairn and turn downhill to cross the small bridge over the stream past the old schoolhouse and take the single track road on the south side of the loch. Climb for around one mile from the junction to the hamlet of Tom an Fhuadain. Croft 37 is a White House on the left after the tiny bridge over the burn. By bus from Tarbert or Stornoway, take the W10 service to South Lochs Junction, Balallan and change for the W9 South Lochs service. Ask to be dropped at Croft 37 at Tom, pronounced "Towm". Timetables are available at bustimes.org and on the Western Isles Council website. There is one direct daily W9 service departing Stornoway bus station at 18:00. This site has no access or parking facilities for motor vehicles.

Nearest transport

Ferry

11.3 mi Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal

17.3 mi Tarbert (Harris) Ferry Terminal

29.5 mi Leverburgh Harris Ferry Terminal

Airport

12.1 mi Stornoway 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

Bus service to Stornoway and Tarbert via Balallan 1.5 miles (ask for drop-off at "Towm" to alight directly at the croft on services from Stornoway or Balallan) Hebridean Way, Balallan (South Lochs Junction) 12 miles Ravenspoint community café, shop and hostel 6.5 miles Gravir village 1.5 miles Orinsay and Lemreway fishing villages, both 5 miles Cycling, walking and kayaking on the doorstep. We can give you information on local routes and offer guiding services. We can store cycles, valuables and equipment for you and offer drying and device charging facilities in the croft house On-site cycle workshop and repair service Sildinis stone circles and abandoned village, 10 miles Loch Erisort Hotel restaurant, 10 miles Mobile cycle repair and pick-up service Wildlife and heritage tours around Pairc and beyond with local providers Guided, personalised photography tuition

Must see

Calanais Standing Stones Visitor Centre 16 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Stornoway Castle Grounds 11.4 mi

Iolaire Monument 11.4 mi

Stornoway Water Mill and War Memorial 11.4 mi

Urgha - Reinigeadal via Old Way 17.2 mi

A hidden route to the Carloway Broch 18.2 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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What attractions are near Tom an Fhuadain? Bus service to Stornoway and Tarbert via Balallan 1.5 miles (ask for drop-off at "Towm" to alight directly at the croft on services from Stornoway or Balallan) Hebridean Way, Balallan (South Lochs … Read more
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