NC500 lochside wild spot — Scotland's right to roam
📍 Sutherland, Scotland
★★★★★
4.8(44 reviews)
About this site
Park up beside a stunning Highland loch on the NC500 route. Wild camping is legal in Scotland under the Outdoor Access Code — this pull-off is one of the finest overnights in Sutherland.
Absolutely no facilities. Midges in summer — bring nets. Potentially exposed in winter storms.
Getting there
Rough track last 400m. 4WD recommended after heavy rain. Level gravel beside the loch.
Facilities
🐕Dog friendly
Site details
Max van length
Any
Price per night
Free
Pitches
Up to 3
Season
Apr–Sep recommended
Site rules
•Follow Scottish Outdoor Access Code
•No fires in dry weather
•Take all waste with you
•Max 2–3 vans — do not block passing places
Nearby
📍
Lochinver
Village · 12 km
📍
Achmelvich Beach
Beach · 8 km
Camper reviews
★★★★★
4.8(44 reviews)
Calum M.
★★★★★
5.0
Jan 2025
NC500 highlight. Mirror-still loch at sunrise — unforgettable.
Anna & Pete
★★★★★
5.0
Aug 2024
Remote and beautiful. Midges were fierce but the view made up for it.
