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slfp915
In: Cirencester
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Hi,
Planning on riding up to Isle of Skye for some camping and walking. Trawling a few books and url's for campsites/accomodation, but any one got any personal recommendations. Thanks for any info. Cheers

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slfp915 @ 11/05/2013 11:53

Intruder18
In: Colne
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When i was up there I passed one campsite that was very busy which might be a good sign ..if you look on a map where the A863 meets the A87 across the road from the Sligachan Hotel ... I did not stay there myself ... hope this is a start for you ...

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Intruder18 @ 11/05/2013 14:25

akceller8
In: Folkestone
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There's a very basic campsite on the edge of Loch Brittle that is also at the base of some nice mountains.

http://goo.gl/maps/Z5gsw

Stayed here a few years ago in my campervan, it is very exposed if you get winds up the loch, but so is the rest of Skye.

I've also stayed at a campsite here

http://goo.gl/maps/kfBdj

Again very exposed, but there's a pub across the road to retreat to in the evening.

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akceller8 @ 12/05/2013 11:41

slfp915
In: Cirencester
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Thanks for all the info Intruder18 and akceller8, will take a look

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slfp915 @ 12/05/2013 15:32

Intruder18
In: Colne
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Take some midge repellant also pal(heavy duty stuff) ...depending on what time of year your going. The Isle of Skye itself is not bad but they are rife in some places

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Intruder18 @ 12/05/2013 17:29

slfp915
In: Cirencester
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It's on the shopping list

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slfp915 @ 12/05/2013 19:23

oldyeti
In: Hartlepool now
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hi SLFP,

done a fair bit of climbing and walking in skye over the years,
and the 2x campsites mentioned are the best to access the cullins proper,
glen brittle is a little more remote (on skye this is a subjective word!!)
with a "shop" a few miles away, near the yha hut. but is easier access to the "in pin", and the "chiock" (sp)
and scu Alistair end of the range,
with the sligachan site benefiting from the PUB, and live music usually thurs fri and sat.
plus a camping barn/hut if the weather drives you crazy, better for access to 2scu nan Gillian" and "bla bleven" end .

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oldyeti @ 12/05/2013 22:05

slfp915
In: Cirencester
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Thanks oldyeti. Definitely sounds like those 2 campsites are the ones to head for. As does the PUB and live music: didn't expect to tick so many boxes in just one trip!!
Cheers

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slfp915 @ 13/05/2013 09:15

kwakgirl
In: Kilmarnock
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would recommend the hostel at Saucy Marys Kyleakin...granted its only just on Skye but better than getting drenched and blown away! lol also the best midge repellent is "Avon skin so soft" buy it off ebay before you go as its pricey to buy once youre up there.

oh yes and saucy marys sometimes has bands on

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kwakgirl @ 13/05/2013 18:13

slfp915
In: Cirencester
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Hi kwakgirl. Thanks for the info on the hostel and the heads up on midgey repellent....!!! Really?? "Avon skin so soft"?? So the Skye midges are partial to the usual Deets then? Okee dokee.
Thanks again

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slfp915 @ 13/05/2013 18:26

Triple955
In: Chorley
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The Sligachan's great...I've spent many a good night in there.There's also a campsite near to The Old Man of Storr on the East?side of Skye.If the weather's truly inclement there's also a Hostel in Portree.

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Triple955 @ 13/05/2013 20:21

slfp915
In: Cirencester
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Cheers Triple955. Great to have a few different options.

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slfp915 @ 13/05/2013 21:51

Steve_H
In: Teesdale
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A few years back we stayed at one just outside Portree on the A855. About a 1/2 mile walk back to the town centre though for pubs and stuff.

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Steve_H @ 14/05/2013 19:08

slfp915
In: Cirencester
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Thanks Steve_H. Will add that to my list

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slfp915 @ 17/05/2013 14:01

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