Point of Ness

Campsite with Stromness in Background (added by manager 05 Jan 2010)

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The 3 star Point of Ness campsite is situated in an idyllic, peaceful location one mile west of Stromness pierhead. The site provides dramatic views over the Hills of Hoy and surrounding islands. It is located in a quiet location with a shoreline walk from the site, with the nearby skerries being a popular haul out location for seals. The site is suitable for touring caravans, motor homes and tents, being on a level, firm grassy site, protected from the small drop to the sea by a low fence. There are 30 pitches and 12 electric hook up points. There is a toilet and shower block, with access for the disabled. Also included is a well equipped laundry, with washing machine, dryer and iron. Dogs are permitted on the site.

Site type

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

This site is a member of Orkney Islands Council group.

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Features

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

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Themes

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Point of Ness

Stromness

Orkney Islands

Scotland

KW16 3DL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

58.96179°N
-3.30076°W

Route directions

The campsite is located one mile west of Stromness harbour, where the Thurso to Stromness ferry arrives.

Nearest transport

Rail
27 mi Thurso Rail Station
Ferry
0.3 mi Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal
2.4 mi Graemsay Orkney Ferry Terminal
3.2 mi North Hoy Orkney Ferry Terminal
Airport
14.2 mi Kirkwall (Orkney) Airport
24.8 mi Eday Airport
27 mi Stronsay 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

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Dunnet 24.7 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Thurso 26.3 mi Sea N/A Good Good N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Skara Brae 6.2 mi

The Castle & Gardens of Mey 22.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Orkney - Stromness and Brinkies Brae 0.2 mi

BRODGAR (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 24/07/2001) 3.7 mi

HOY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 21/10/1985) 5.4 mi

HOBBISTER (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 29/11/1972) 8.6 mi

THE LOONS AND LOCH OF BANKS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 13/06/1995) 9.3 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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