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Duco
September 2025
Tent
One of the nicest campsites I've ever been to. Extremely remote, but the road leading up is easy to do even with a city car. The hike to Scoraig lighthouse from the campsite is one I'll never forget. The bothy serving as common room is great, nice to get some shelter to prep a meal and relax.
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Freya
August 2025
5 m Class B
With pets
Absolutely stunning campsite - beautiful walk down to the loch which was just so clear and peaceful. Lovely little plots - just right for our campervan. Toilets and showers were clean and functional. Only downside was the midges - I would have loved to stay outside for longer but we had to retreat to the van. Highly recommended though.
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Gavin
July 2025
Tent
Great location and a great place for camping. We will be back again and for longer. Thank you for having us and sorry we had to cut the holiday short.
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Ronan
June 2025
Tent
With pets
A lovely quiet laid back site with stunning views of the mountains with a short walk down to the loch which gives you fantastic views back across the loch in both directions. Facilities met all my demands, the showers were very good, a Bothy to hand as well if the weather or the midges get to bad. 🤪
Fire pits provided but bring your own wood.
I fully recommend a stop here if you are in the area.
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Kate
May 2025
4 m Class B
With pets
Perfect quiet little campsite, lovely and peaceful with some fantastic walks nearby. The host was extremely helpful and sorted our issues out straight away :).
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Leanne
December 2024
Tent
With kids
Absolutely stunning place and fantastic hosts. We would love to go back.
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Camping in Balnakeil Beach guide
When to go
For long daylight hours and for weather that’s as good as it gets, summer is the ideal time to visit Balnakeil Beach. Its remote setting means you rarely have to encounter many other visitors, let alone crowds. Outside of summer, travel to this corner of Scotland can be challenging but if you do visit the beach at night during autumn and winter, there’s a very good chance of spotting the Northern Lights.
Know before you go
- Balnakeil Beach is a few minutes’ north of Durness. Free parking is available by the old church ruins just before the path to the beach.
- There is a main pathway that runs close to the beach all the way to the cliffs of the Faraid Head peninsula.
- No matter what time of year you visit, come prepared for unpredictable weather. Even in the height of summer you should bring warm, wet weather gear.