candapack Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Pipkim - 2017-06-12 2:38 PM We've just returned from our Outer Hebrides jaunt. We had a great time even though we were delayed on the Oban to Barra ferry by a day due to a technical issue [fouled propeller apparently]. Calmac did compensate for the extra night site fee & fish & chip supper though! We travelled up through the islands as planned mixing & matching wildcamping with proper sites. [2 to 1]. Spectacular white sandy beaches that you could just park up at for a few nights and fall asleep to the sound of the waves breaking! The West Harris Trust have set up a really good scheme. They have two "proper sites" but a number of wildcamping spots overlooking Luskentyre beach which is first come - first served. We saw lots of wildlife including a Golden Eagle in West Harris. No otters though but plenty of gannets diving for their supper at Cliff Machair on the north west side of Lewis [next to Uig]. We actually extended our trip by a few days and CalMac were very helpful & obliging in changing our ferries a couple of time. Will we return? Probably but maybe with a smaller motorhome - we felt a bit "restricted" at times with our 7.5m long van trying to park up at some of the touristy areas. PilgrimPhil Just came across this thread and delighted you had a good trip. I am a long time "Hebrideanophile", also a Calmac fan, and are not long back ourselves. Plus we had friends who were delayed on the same Oban-Barra crossing, they were going on bikes to cycle up the length of the Islands. We are a bit like you, and before our recent trip, we downsized from a 7m coachbuilt to a 6m PVC and really enjoyed the extra flexibility that gave us. Plus, we had a few days of wet and windy weather, and coped well in the smaller space. Planning our next trip already!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthur49 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Pipkim - 2017-06-12 2:38 PM We've just returned from our Outer Hebrides jaunt. We had a great time even though we were delayed on the Oban to Barra ferry by a day due to a technical issue [fouled propeller apparently]. Calmac did compensate for the extra night site fee & fish & chip supper though! We travelled up through the islands as planned mixing & matching wildcamping with proper sites. [2 to 1]. Spectacular white sandy beaches that you could just park up at for a few nights and fall asleep to the sound of the waves breaking! The West Harris Trust have set up a really good scheme. They have two "proper sites" but a number of wildcamping spots overlooking Luskentyre beach which is first come - first served. We saw lots of wildlife including a Golden Eagle in West Harris. No otters though but plenty of gannets diving for their supper at Cliff Machair on the north west side of Lewis [next to Uig]. We actually extended our trip by a few days and CalMac were very helpful & obliging in changing our ferries a couple of time. Will we return? Probably but maybe with a smaller motorhome - we felt a bit "restricted" at times with our 7.5m long van trying to park up at some of the touristy areas. PilgrimPhil Delighted you enjoyed it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipkim Posted June 13, 2017 Author Share Posted June 13, 2017 We were there at the end of May - early June, so can only comment on that time of year. We had no midge problem at all - probably as there was always a wind of some sort [breeze; light wind; gale;storm!]. We only had one day where we couldn't get out & about due to rain & low cloud and we used that to change our location from West Harris [Luskentyre] to North East Lewis [Tolsta]. There were lots of motorhomes around but the islands never felt overcrowded. Lots of cyclists too doing the Hebridean Way [sustrans Route 780]. As I commented earlier, there are a multitude of wild camping spots available - just look for a picnic bench symbol on the OS maps and pitch up. We have visited the Shetland Isles in May/June too and always had reasonable weather. We just tried to avoid the large motorcycle rally [simmer Dim rally?] that happens in mid June. Hope that helps PilgrimPhil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will86 Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Does anyone know the whereabouts of Tracker ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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