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ClubDougal replied on 01/11/2021 16:22

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ClubDougal

Posted on 01/11/2021 16:22

Hi, I’m new on here but have been a club member nearly 40 years. We caravanned for 32 of them then went over to the dark side and bought a motorhome LOL! I would love to hear from any one who has been to the Outer Hebrides with a van same sort of size as ours (7.6m).We’re going next May so am interested in tips on which roads to avoid, good places to park during the day while we’re out, good food etc. I’ve planned a route and chosen sites as bases, preferring to get around the tiddly roads on our two e bikes. I’m researching what to do and where to go…so excited about going. Old hands at single track roads with passing places and have chosen sites with hook ups and chem disposal. Looking forward to hearing any first hand experience from anyone who’s been. Thanks 

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Thowdmon replied on 15/06/2022 15:22

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Posted on 15/06/2022 15:22

My wife and I toured The Outer Hebrides, about 7 years age, and 5 years ago. We use a caravan. If you have visited Altnaharra responsible (ie allow overtaking etc), there is no problem. We towed a Bailey Orion with a Volvo V70. 

If you are reading this, then you are already planning ahead. That is important. For example we found that at that time using the CalMac Island Hopper worked, but we needed to go clockwise. ie starting from Oban (to Barra), travel north, and depart from Tarbert (to Uig). Basically to align with when we needed to leave a site, and when we could arrive, in particular not arrive quite late.

At that time some sites could be booked by email, but needed a posted cheque to confirm. Don't expect the modern slick CAMC system. Personal favourite was Moorcroft Farm pitch 5 watching aircraft landing at Benbecula. It was interesting to book on Horgabost as there are no pitches marked out, and is all a kind of wild camping area with honesty box by the entrance. 

The main downside was the cost of £140 for the caravan on the ferries for only a fortnight there. Next time we will go for longer. 

 

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