Campsites in Isle of Coll
The beaches and wide open spaces of Coll are the perfect settings for adventure.
Campsites in Isle of Coll guide
Where to go
Arinagour
Ferries from the island of Tiree and Oban on the mainland arrive in Arinagour, a pretty village of white-washed cottages. This is a great base from which to explore the rest of the island and is where you’ll find all of the amenities, including small, basic shops and a petrol station.
Arliod
Much of southwestern Coll is an RSPB Nature Reserve where you can see such birds as lapwings and redshanks by following the eight-mile (13-kilometre) circular walk leading from Arileod around the reserve. It’s one of the best places in Scotland to spot the elusive corncrake. Southwestern Coll is also home to the island’s only organised campsite, set on a working farm.
Crossapoll Bay
At the island’s southern end, Crossapoll Bay is an exposed beach break that creates ideal surfing conditions—with warm water, thanks to the North Atlantic Gulf Stream. Even when the waves are big, it’s never crowded.
Ben Hogh
On the western side of Coll, a climb to the summit of 348-foot (106-metre) Ben Hogh is relatively easy and promises excellent views of the surrounding islands of Mull, Tiree and Barra. On a clear day you can even see as far south as Jura and north to South Uist.