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1 T 2 Ness CAMPSITES WITH P DESIGNATED HOUSEHOLD WASTE FACILITIES PARKING SPOTS POINTS Harris Creed Recycling Centre, Lochs Road, Lewis 3 The Uncles , Ness, West Harris camping spots 1 Quarry, Ness, Lewis T PUBLIC TOILETS HS2 0XG (Charge) Urgha, Harris Sporsnis, Ness, (3), Seilebost (1), 2 T Lewis and Harris HS2 0XB Niseabost (1) and A859 to Tarbert (2) Market Stance, Breakwater Cafe, Campervan North Harris Designated Parking Garrygall Recycling Depot, 3 Overnight Parking, Spots Sporsnis, Ness, Lewis Lower Shader, HS2 0RH Bowglass, Miavaig, Ardvourlie, 4 CT Dalmore Beach, Lewis Eilean Fraoich Campsite, Rhenigidale, Tolmachan, Urgha (2), Gearrannan Village, Lewis 4 , HS2 5BQ East Loch Tarbert, Maraig (2) T T , Lewis (closed 2021) Kneep Campsite, Kneep, Visitor Centre, Lewis 5 and Uig, HS2 9HS Vatersay - Hall, Uidh and Bosta Sands, Bernera, Lewis T Sands Campsite, 7 Reef Sands, Uig, Lewis 6 T Uig HS2 9EU CT T 5 Ardroil Sands, Lewis Campsite, LAUNDRY/ Lewis 7 T Traigh Mhor Beach, Tolsta Laxdale, HS2 0DR LAUNDRETTE Uig (closed 2021) Huisinis Gateway, 6 8 Perceval Square, Bridge Centre, Bayhead Stornoway , HS3 3AY Stornoway, Lewis Minchview, Drinishader, Uig Community Shop, , Uig 9 To Braighe, Point, Lewis (closed 2021) HS3 3DX Carthannas Nis, Community Centre, Lewis Flodabay Campervan Site, Cross Rd, Ness 10 Laxay, Lewis (closed 2021) Flodabay, HS3 3HA Grinneabhat, Balallan Tarbert, Pier Road, Harris Likisto Campsite, Likisto, Balallan Community Centre 11 Horgabost Campsite, Harris HS3 3EL Marina, North T Huisinis Gateway, Harris Seilebost School, 12 Buth Bharraigh, Castlebay, Barra T Seilebost, HS3 3HP Luskentyre Beach, Harris Horgabost Campsite, Terminal, Harris 13 HS3 3HR St Clements Church, Harris 8 CT Talla na Mara, Niseabost, T 14 HS3 3AE Uist and Barra Ferry Terminal Uist and Benbecula Berneray Harbour Balranald Hebridean 15 Taigh Chearsabhagh, N. Uist Holidays, Hougharry, CT Balranald Nature Reserve, N. Uist HS6 5DL T Hall, Benbecula The Tractor Shed 16 Tarbert Bunkhouse, Paible, T Marina, S. Uist HS6 5DZ Ferry Terminal 12 T Moorcroft Campsite, Ardmhor Ferry Terminal, Barra 17 13 9 Cairinish, HS6 5HN Scalpay Polytunnel, Barra CT T The Creel Yard, , 14 T Harris Castlebay Ferry Terminal, Barra 18 11 HS6 5HY (from June2018) To Uig Vatersay Hall Otters Edge Campsite, 10 19 Liniclate, HS7 5PJ Leverburgh CT Gleanndal Campsite, CHEMICAL TOILET 20 North Glendale, HS8 5UD GROCERY SHOPS CALOR GAS DISPOSAL POINT Kilbride Campsite, 21 T West Kilbride, HS8 5TT Berneray & FUEL STATIONS Lewis and Harris Lewis and Harris Shop, Ness, Lewis Barra Lewis and Harris Sporsnis, Ness (Donation) Scurrival Campsite, Borve Minimarket, Borve, Lewis Laxdale Campsite, Lewis (Charge) 22 Swainbost Shop and Fuel Station, Eoligarry, HS9 5YD Buth Tolstadh, Tolsta, Lewis Eilean Fraoich Campsite, Lewis CT Lewis Croft No 2, Eoligarry, T Back Filling Station, Lewis (Campsite use only) 23 Cross Stores, Ness, Lewis HS9 5YD Bernera Shop, Bernera, Lewis Hebrides Campervan OP, Lewis Borve Minimarket and Fuel Station, Barra Sands Campsite, Uig Community Shop, Uig, Lewis (Campsite use only) 24 T To Uig Lewis Eoligarry, HS9 5YD 15 Engebret Filling Station, Kneep Campsite, Lewis Lochmaddy Welcome Inn Shop and Fuel Station, Wavercrest campsite, Borve, Stornoway, Lewis (Campsite use only) 25 , Lewis HS9 5XR 16 Campbells Filling Station, Ardroil Campsite, Lewis Buth Tolastadh Shop, Tolsta, Lewis Borve Campsite, Stornoway, Lewis (Campsite use only) 26 Back Shop and Fuel Station, Borve, HS9 5XR Manor Filling Station, Braighe, Point, Lewis Back, Lewis Croft 183, Bolnabodach, Stornoway, Lewis (closed 2021) 27 17 Bernera Shop, Bernera, Lewis HS9 5UT Ardhasaig Filling Station, Harris Minchview, Harris T MacNeil, , Uig Shop and Fuel Station, Lewis (Campsite use only) 28 An Clachan Shop, Leverburgh, Harris HS9 5UX 18 Engebret Shop and Fuel Station, Urgha Waste Point, Harris (Charge) Balivanich Stornoway, Lewis Uist and Barra Huisinis Gateway, Harris (Charge) Grimsay Campbells Shop and Fuel Station, A MacDonald & Son, Ahmore, N. Uist Talla na Mara, Harris Benbecula Stornoway, Lewis Uist Hardware, Aird, Benbecula (Campsite use only) 19 Manor Shop and Fuel Station, Carnan Stores, S Uist Uist and Barra Stornoway, Lewis Eriskay Shop, Eriskay Berneray Ferry Terminal, Co-op Supermarket, Padula’s Island Stores, Berneray (Free) Stornoway, Lewis Castlebay, Barra Tesco Supermarket, Lochmaddy Ferry Car Park, Stornoway, Lewis N Uist (Free) Buth Rubha Shop, Point, Lewis RECYCLING POINTS Balranald Campsite, N Uist (Organic Only – charge) Lochs Shop and Fuel Station, , Lewis Lewis and Harris Moorcroft Campsite, N Uist (Campsite use only) Ravenspoint Shop and Fuel Station, Bernera Community Centre, Lewis South Lochs, Lewis Braighe, Point, Lewis Otters Edge Campsite, Benbecula (Campsite use only) Ardhasaig Shop and Fuel Station, Co-op Superstore, Stornoway, Lewis Lochboisdale Public Toilets, Harris Tesco Supermarket, S Uist (Free) The information provided on AD Munro Shop, Tarbert, Harris Stornoway, Lewis this leaflet is believed to be Eriskay Ferry Terminal (Free) John Morrison Shop, Tarbert, Harris Lochs Fuel Station, correct at the time of publication. Castlebay Pier, Barra (Free) Harris Motors Fuel Station, , Lewis To ensure latest details please Tarbert, Harris Pentland Drive, Carloway, Lewis check before travelling Lochboisdale CT An Clachan Shop and Fuel Station, Ravenspoint Centre, SHOWERS T www.visitouterhebrides.co.uk Harris South Lochs, Lewis Leaflets produced by 20 Uist and Barra Reef Caravan Site, Uig, Lewis Lewis and Harris Huisinis Gateway, Harris Sporsnis, Ness, Lewis 21 Lochmaddy Shop and Fuel Station, Ardhasaig, Harris To North Uist Bridge Centre, Stornoway, Lewis Eriskay Co-op, , North Uist Urgha, Harris Lewis Sports Centre, Leacklee, Harris Stornoway, Lewis 22 23 CT Bayhead Shop and Fuel Station, T North Uist An Clachan Stores, Perceval Sq, Stornoway, Lewis 24 MacLennans Shop, Balivanich, Leverburgh, Harris Bernera Community Hall, Lewis T Benbecula Uist and Barra Ardroil Sands, Uig Lovats, Balivanich, Benbecula 25 28 Berneray Ferry Terminal, Berneray Huisinis Gateway, Harris Barra 26 Westside Fuel Station, Balivanich, Tarbert, Pier Road, Harris 27 Sollas Co-op, North Uist T Benbecula Harris Sports Centre, Tarbert, Harris CT Taigh Chearsabhagh, N Uist (glass) Creagorry Motors Fuel Station, T Leverburgh Ferry Terminal, Harris Castlebay Benbecula Clachan, North Uist Co-op, Creagorry, Benbecula Bayhead Shop, North Uist Uist and Barra Vatersay Lovats, Carnan, South Uist Balivanich, Benbecula Berneray Harbour To Supported by MacAulay Fuel Station, Creagorry Hotel, Benbecula Berneray Ferry Terminal T Lochboisdale, South Uist Southend Hall, Daliburgh, South Uist Lochmaddy Ferry Car Park, Co-op, Daliburgh, South Uist Hall, South Uist N. Uist Eriskay Shop, South Uist Lochboisdale Hotel, South Uist Liniclate Sports Centre, Benbecula AC MacLean Shop and Filling Eriskay Hall Lochboisdale Marina, S. Uist Station, Barra Eoligarry Beach, Barra Eriskay Ferry Terminal Buth Bharraigh, Castlebay, Barra Northbay, Barra Castlebay Sport Centre, Barra Co-op, Castlebay, Barra Co-op, Castlebay, Barra Vatersay Hall

We welcome responsible caravan, motorhome, and campervan visitors and

we want you to have a fantastic holiday Guide for caravans, campervans and motorhomes and keep coming back! To ensure our islands remain a special place to visit, please take time to read this leaflet and follow our P.L.A.C.E code, Scottish Access Code and some driving tips. Driving 1. Keep left 2. Be courteous to other road users – please check your mirrors regularly and pull in and let the traffic behind you pass. Others may be driving to work, trying to catch a ferry or buses attempting to keep to their timetable 3. If you see a vehicle flashing its headlights, it maybe someone attending an emergency. Pull in and let them pass 4. Take extra care when passing cyclists and walkers, particularly on single track roads 5. Many areas of the are unfenced, and livestock often wander along the roads and verges. Take extra care as they may suddenly decide to cross in front of you. Look out for deer along the roadsides, especially at dawn and dusk, as they can jump out suddenly Single Track Roads For full, up to date information, facilities, campsite listings, what to see and do and 1. Please use the nearest passing place to let traffic pass what’s on please go to: 2. Never cross the road to pull in to a passing place. Stay on your side and let the oncoming vehicle use the passing www.visitouterhebrides.co.uk place Scottish Access Code: 3. Pull in and let traffic behind you pass to avoid creating a queue www.outdooraccess-.scot 4. Be aware that, on occasion, you may have to reverse to let a vehicle pass if you have just passed the nearest passing place 5. If you see a large vehicle approaching in the distance, be prepared to stop in the next passing place and wait for them to pass you Explore...

PARKING CAMPING 1. Please do not park in passing places – this 1. Book and campsites (where possible) restricts traffic flow and can be dangerous. well in advance. Our islands can get very busy! 2. Don’t park on verges or on the island’s iconic 2. Stay in organised campsites or designated (coastal grassland) – stick to car parks. overnight parking spots. 3. Please do not park in areas which block 3. Only dispose of chemical toilet waste in access (esp. for emergency access) or views and specially designed chemical disposal sites. Do not ensure you are not intruding on local residents or dispose contents in public toilets. businesses. 4. Use a stove for cooking, if possible. There are 4. Avoid over-crowding. If another vehicle is gas stockists through the islands. If you must parked in a designated spot, try not to park have an open fire, keep it small, under control right next to them! Instead find your own spot and remove all traces before leaving. Fires on the elsewhere. machair (coastal grassland) are forbidden. These are wildlife havens and also used for livestock by local communities. Remember, if there has been LITTER a prolonged dry period, fires can easily get out of control. 1. Leave no trace. 5. If you need to urinate outdoors, do so more than 2. Bin it or take it home. If you see an overflowing 30 metres from open water or rivers. If you need bin, please don’t add to it or leave waste next to it to defecate, use public toilets where possible. If and please not dispose of waste in bins belonging not possible, bring a trowel and bury it at least 15 to businesses or residents. You can also dispose of cm under the soil, replacing turf/vegetation on top. household waste at the points listed on the map. Bury as far as possible from buildings, open water, 3. Do not leave any scraps of food or food rivers, streams and animals. Scottish Outdoor Access Code packaging that could be eaten by wild animals. The principals of the code are to: 4. Reduce, reuse and recycle at the many recycling stations around the islands. ENGAGEMENT 1. Take responsibility for your own actions 1. Before arriving, familiarise yourself with the 2. Respect the interests of other people ANIMALS Scottish Access Code. 2. Show respect our islanders and our way of life. 3. Care for the environment 1. Always keep your dog on a lead. 3. Please support our wonderful local businesses, Please help us to preserve the machair (coastal grassland 2. Keep your distance from wildlife and watch from supermarkets to petrol stations from coffee next to beaches). It is a haven for wildlife and is vital to our them do their thing. shops to fresh seafood takeaways, as well as islands, particularly local crofters, whose livelihoods depend upon the rich grazing. Damage can be caused by driving 3. Be alert and do not allow your dog to approach stunning arts, crafts, and a cheeky gin distillery over it, as wheels breakthrough the top layer, causing erosion. animals or people uninvited. In open country, it or 2! may not be obvious when animals are around. 4. Enjoy your trip! 4. Avoid livestock where possible and always pass cattle at a distance. 5. Let people know if you see an injured animal. 6. Close gates after you. If they were already open, leave them open.