Clachan Club Campsite

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A good site in fabulous location

We stayed here for 3 nights during a very wet August. The site staff could not have been more warm in their welcome & generous in their hospitality. It is a beautifully located site in woodland above Killing, a picturesque village within the national park. Walks & climbs abound & the mixture of mountains, lochs and glens provides a stunningly attractive landscape. We were informed that the only walk into the village that didn't use the busy & narrow road was over two fields and through the golf course. We tried this once but the initial two field were only just passable & were full of grazing livestock. Consequently, we chose to drive into Killin on subsequent visits. The local Saltire Taxi service was very helpful & reliable when we ventured to local restaurants of an evening. We were humbled & impressed by the local community.

We (I!) lost out motorhome keys whilst on a walk up a mountain from Killin. Local shop owners & residents could not have been more helpful & caring. Remarkably, and to our absolute delight, we got them back via a couple who had picked them up on their way up the mountain & whom we met as they made their descent. We have rarely been so viscerally relieved & grateful! Due to the very heavy rain during our stay, we decided to move on a day earlier than planned so didn't get to taste the delights of the Courrie restaurant, which we were informed did the best food in town - an excuse for a return visit.

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Motorhomer

Reviewed on 16/08/2021 17:25

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Peaceful base for walks and climbs

Stayed for a week at this site, mainly walking in the local area and climbing Ben Lawers. Great site in a secluded location. It’s lack of facilities shouldn’t put you off: the peace and quiet here make it a gem of a site. It is possible to walking into Killin by going through that adjacent lodges, following their “dog walk” through the woods and then along the forest track until you pick up a faint path through the woods down to the road just before the pavement starts. Takes about 30 minutes, we’ll worth it, whereas the road is too busy to be a pleasant walk. Loads of routes in the local forestry commission land as well as the higher peaks round Ben Lawers make this a great place for walkers and hill climbers.

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Motorhomer

Reviewed on 12/08/2021 20:54

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Relaxing Clachan

We wanted a restful break and have just spent 10 nights at the Clachan site which proved an excellent location to achieve that objective. The pitches are reasonably well separated although access to and egress from some of the grass pitches proved problematic for motorhomes following some heavy rain. The site was well maintained, the wardens were very helpful and the location is ideally suited to hillwalkers in providing access the the adjacent mountains. The single star for families relates to the adult only status of the site and the 3 star rating for facilities relates to the no toilet block provision which is clearly noted in the site description. However, I would draw attention to two aspects. A road is adjacent to the site and although daytime traffic flows were relatively light with nighttime flows were very low, any visitor easily disturbed by passing traffic should consider the implications. The site details advises that TV reception is good and a booster is available. A booster in my club experience refers to the provision of a connection in the electrical pillars to a hard-wired site-wide underground cable network . At Clachan, the booster is via a supplementary terrestrial booster mast on site. We have a Coachman VIP with a single omni-directional aerial similar to a car aerial. The combined system proved extremely unreliable and the TV was unwatchable. A number of supplementary satellite dishes were in use on site and it is assumed that these provided a satisfactory signal. Owners with a similar single wire omni-directional caravan aerial should be aware of the poor reception and it is recommended that the club amend the site details to clarify the form of the booster system provided.

Stewart Paton

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Reviewed on 16/07/2021 17:04

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Fabulous

Don’t hesitate, this is a charming site, the wardens keep it immaculate, they are both welcoming and friendly,full of information and tips. There is not a toilet block here, it’s not important to us, as we normally use our own anyway. It’s half the price of the site down the road, always worth considering. Can’t praise this site enough, and as yet no midges.

llancer

Reviewed on 13/07/2019 10:54

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Peaceful quiet and immaculate

Very pleased with this site. Note...there is no bathroom block...but not a problem if you have one anyway...the grounds are immaculate and beautiful. You check in at another club site a minute away. I was greeted at Clachan by an elderly very friendly informative gentleman. I think he was a volunteer. He had treats in his pocket for my dogs. Mains connection on site...water and chemical dump near to your site. The overall location is hilly...but I liked that...the pitches are perfectly flat. Hard pitches and grass ones. Just a lovely spot...and good value.

eddyf246

Caravanner from Morayshire

Reviewed on 24/05/2019 09:38

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Peaceful!

Just spent a very peaceful weekend here. Hadn't been for about 8 years, will be back sooner this time. Well kept, though rather hilly.

IainM1970

Caravanner from West Lothian

Reviewed on 26/09/2018 19:35

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Nature Reserve

A one-night stay on our Scotland tour, nice pitches, friendly staff, we use our own facilities so lack of these no issue. Amazing amount of birds to see but fair amount of traffic noise due to being close to a main road. Only downside is probably not best for motorhomers as roads not ideal for pedestrians (only access to nearby town which was delightful). Also if you visit here in summer ensure you have copious amounts of citronella - the Scottish midgie flourishes here & definitely likes the taste of an Englishman!

ARoamer

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Reviewed on 14/06/2018 16:51

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Lovely small site set in a woodland great for nature saw a red squirrel & good selection of birds & it is quiet. The road is very busy, fast cars, motorbikes & has large farm vehicles using it. So as for walking or cycling off site a bit risky so we did not. We have a dog so this was not ideal as the dog walk very very short, 3 mins? also only 1 dog bin on site. The village is quite away from the site but has shops where produce can be bought and bars. For caravans' not a problem.

Lodge

Motorhomer from Hereford and Worcs.

Reviewed on 24/05/2018 08:34

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Like being in a nature reserve

So glad we chose this site. Easy to get to and access in is fine but take care on exiting due to limited visibility and fast cars The site is great. So many birds. Within 15mins of my wife putting up her bird feeder there were Chaffinches, Various Tits, Siskin and a Red Spotted Woodpecker. I even saw a Red Squirrel on the last day. The site is well kept and is perfect for seeing the beautiful Scottish scenary on short or long drives around the lochs. Killin a mile down the road for provisions and the fabulous Falls of Dockart. Fishing at the other CAMC site in Killin. For £14 a night this site is brilliant. Why pay £13.50 a night more just for a toilet block. We'll be back.

Skiphunter

Caravanner from Lincolnshire

Reviewed on 26/08/2017 15:45

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One of the best

Yet another stay at Clachan, we estimate that we have stayed here for 22 weeks or more over the past 18 years, which hows how much we love this site and the area. The site itself is in a beautiful setting, largely wooded and in tiers with egress from the middle tier being somewhat complicated due to the one way system. The only other downside for us is that there are some pitches where you have to have an awning to stay on them, during busy periods at least, (of course this is not unique to Clachan). Red squirrels and many woodland birds, including hooting owls(!) add to the interest but I suspect that the Scottish midge may be a hazard in the Summer months! The area itself is full of beauty and interest in all weathers and plenty of excellent tearooms in a 30 mile radius. Clachan really is one of the Club's crown jewels.

Tarmachans

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Reviewed on 25/04/2017 16:33

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