Out and about

Local attractions • Museum Welcome to Journey from Strathnaver’s mystical • The Falls of Shin Visitor Centre past, through the emergence of the An ideal place in to view wild Clan Mackay to the tragedy of the salmon in their natural habitat. Clearances. Discover the Excellent restaurant and interesting gift vibrant culture, inherited from Norse and Altnaharra shop, children’s activity playground and Gaelic ancestors. Strathnaver Museum is forest walks. a heart that keeps the blood of tradition 01549 402231 pumping; sustaining and preserving it for Caravan Club Site www.highlandescape.com future generations. • RSPB Forsinard Reserve 01641 521418 A threatened landscape, peatlands www.strathnavermuseum.org.uk have vanished across much of Scotland, but the RSPB is helping to preserve Activities this internationally important habitat. Summer is the time to come, when • Cycling golden plovers, hen harriers and The nearest National Cycle Network route greenshanks breed. to this site is Dover to , Route 1, 01641 571225 OS ref NC568359. www.rspb.org.uk • Hill walking • , Ben Hee, , Ben Scotland’s most northwesterly point Loyal, Ben Griam Mor, Ben Griam Beg can only be reached by a bus journey of and Morven; these are hills which can be about 11 miles through wild unspoiled viewed from our observation cairn, twenty scenery. Some of Britain’s highest minutes walk from the site. We are cliffs, seabirds, wildlife, seals and the pleased to discuss and plan any walking in spectacular Cape Wrath . the area with you. 01971 511284 www.capewrath.org.uk • Bird Watching Get to know your site From mountain top to sea shore the area Ferrycroft Countryside Centre • is first-class. For more details of specific Situated beside the renowned On the shores of Loch Naver, with a direct Try to fit in a visit to Cape Wrath by ferry species, please speak to us at the office. archaeological site Ord Hil and surrounded view of Ben Klibreck this site is perfect for and minibus and see Scotland’s most north- by forest, Ferrycroft makes a pleasant base • Fishing those wanting to get away from it all – the westerly point, its spectacular lighthouse and from which to find out more about the Members staying on site may fly-fish for nearest shops are over 20 miles away! the highest sea cliff on the British mainland history of the Highlands. brown trout from the shore line of the site Anglers, walkers and birdwatchers will love at Clo Mor (900 feet). 01549 402160 for free. You are also welcome to row, sail it. Fly-fish free from the shore; attempt to www.highland.gov.uk/ferrycroft or paddle your own boat on Loch Naver, spot over 70 different species of birds and A small site shop sells basic supplies such with due regard to others fishing on the admire the red deer roaming in the wild. as bread rolls and milk. The nearest petrol loch. Please note that engines are not Walks range from hills such as Ben Loyal stations are at , Tongue and Bettyhill allowed by the estate owners. to ‘Munros’ (for experienced walkers) such as Ben Klibreck and Ben Hope.

2013 Altnaharra.indd 1-2 05/12/2012 14:42 General site information Electric Hook-up Reception Services Safety on Site Close by The cost of electricity is included in your Mail and messages pitch fee, but please help us to minimise Pets Supermarkets Mail and messages are put on the board our effect on the environment by Please keep your dog on a lead not The closest shops are 25 miles away in Lairg. outside the office. considering your electricity use while on exceeding 3 metres at all times on the site. In 2009 The Club’s expenditure on Tourist Information Centres Reception Opening Hours pitching areas and roads within the site, Please ask at Reception. electricity was £4 million and any saving and clean up after them. Sheep are easily 9am - 6pm. Leaflets are available about the can help to reduce pitch fees or invest in Public Transport many attractions and places of interest that frightened and we have already had some new sites or redevelopments. Please ask at Reception. you can visit during your stay. ‘narrow escapes’ with dogs chasing them. Farmers are allowed to shoot dogs in such Places of Worship Site shop Site Facilities circumstances, so please be very vigilant. Open at the same times as Reception. Please see notices in the office and public telephone booth. The shop sells toilet chemicals, gas, Please do not hang washing lines between Fire point ice cream. trees or on the fences. There are laundry (to activate alarm/warning) Located at all Mobile & public telephones facilities at Bettyhill, please see details service points. The fire assembly point is in front of site office by the wardens caravan. Most networks can be used on this in Reception. site. Public telephone - there is a public Recycling facilities Vehicles and cycles telephone located beside the office. Please On site for glass, paper, plastic bottles Parents are reminded that children note that this phone does not accept and cans. remain their responsibility and therefore incoming calls. they should be supervised at all times, and to ensure that all members of their party follow the principles of road safety. Pitches Pitch care Motor vehicles and bicycles on site should, Awning ground sheets must be lifted daily. at all times, be used with due regard to the safety and convenience of others and Motorhomes their speed should not exceed walking pace If your pitch is left unoccupied, please leave (5mph). No cycling is permitted on site your motorhome sign on display. between the hours of dusk and dawn, as Vacating your pitch determined by the Wardens. Any one-way If you wish to stay after 12 noon on your day system signs should be observed by all of departure, please ask at the site office. vehicles and cycles. Foot pedalled cycles, Barbecues scooters and skateboards can be used, but are not allowed on the communal areas and These are allowed on site but open fires are must not be ridden on footpaths. Please not. Please keep barbecues off the grass. note that motorised mobility scooters are TV reception allowed on site, but children’s motorised Tell us what you think… In order to receive a TV signal at this site, scooters or skateboards are not. If you have any comments or suggestions you need to have your own satellite dish Grass areas and receiver. that could help us to improve this Site, Please take extreme care on grass areas please put them in our Visitors’ Comments Radio frequencies which can become very slippery after Book. And if you discover a local pub or Radio 1: 99.8FM heavy rain. Radio 2: 90.2FM restaurant or an interesting place to go, Radio 3: 92.3FM Visitors tell us about that too! Please ask your visitors to make themselves Radio 4: 95.6FM & 198LW Site address: Altnaharra, LairgI, IV27 4UE known at Reception when arriving at the Radio 5: 693MW Telephone: 01549 411226 Radio Scotland: 94.5FM & 810MW site. If you are expecting visitors after hours, Radio Moray Firth: 97.4FM. please meet them at Reception.

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