Up at Lochranza on the north end of the island, this campsite is tucked away from the village so is reasonably quiet in terms of road traffic – not that it’s a big problem on Arran anyway. Its split into three areas dependant on whether you have a Caravan, a tent or a motor home. The wash area for campers is decent enough with plenty hot water and there are showers. For a fee there’s also a washing machine (tokens from the office) and a dryer (50p coin).
The site is not fenced in properly so its not unusual to have various animals appear in the campsite – including deer and sheep so be prepared for the occasional surprise if you get up in the middle of the night, so remember not to leave any food out.
Costs are £3.50 per person plus an additional fee dependant on your accommodation – small tents cost an additional £2.50 whilst caravans are around £5.
The owners also look after the nearby golf course and are happy to take newcomers – fees for a round on the 9 hole course is £9 for adults and the 18 holes is about £15 although they give discounts for groups booking in advance (groups mean more than four people).