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Traigh na Beirigh, Cnip, Campsite

Rating: 3.82 (19 votes)

Campsite set amidst the dunes. Next to wonderful beach. Referred to as small and primitive in the "Rough Guide"? See our view. Owned by the local common grasings and run by Finn and Sandy. There are 30 touring pitches for a mix of tents, caravans and motorhomes although not all pitches are suitable for motorhomes. As you can no longer camp at Cliff, this is the nearest option. Two new showers have been added but there is no electric hook up. There are BBQ areas set amongst the dunes west of the campsite along with a small football field. Picture is of the beach in front of the campsite taken by Andy Thomson.

Address:	Cnip Near Maibhaig Uig Isle of Lewis HS2 9HS
Post Code:
Phone:	01851 672265
Weblink:	Click
Total Pitches:	50
Pub or Restaurant:	10 miles
Open:	from Apr-to Oct
Our View:	We really enjoyed this site when we visited in June 2005 and were amazed how quiet the site was. Modern well kept facilities including 50p showers. The washing up area is inside the block and has hot water. There is a great beach ideal for families, pets

Service on Site:	3.58
Facility for Kids:	2.68
Location Review:	4.84
Money Value:	4.68
On Site Facility:	3.32

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by Iain Robinson from Lancashire
Fabulous place We stayed here for a week in May 2016. It is a fabulous location, excellent facilities and run by great people. There is a great bloke by the name of Finn that comes round each night to collect the site fees and can give you good local information. You feel like you are away from it all here, the views are stunning and if you get the good weather you have some of the most beautiful evening skies. We have camped at many places around the West Coast of Scotland, but here you feel like you have reached the end of the earth and it's all good. Type of accommodation: Tent Date: 23/06/2016 Was this review helpful for you? 12 of 18 found this review to be helpful.
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Reply from: Sandy Very pleased that -they had a good visit. Finn as they say is great and has lots of local information . Basic site but stunning location -Sandy

by Martin from England
Traigh na Beirigh, Cnip, Campsite Stayed penultimate week of August 2012. Good points: 1. The views are fantastic 2. Prices are relatively cheap (tent) £6 p/n - based on per tent 3. Quiet and tranquil setting 4. Fires allowed 5. Toilet and shower facilities cleaned daily by owner 6. Fewer children squealing around 7. Ground even and easy peg entry Bad points: 1. Permanent caravans hog the best views but remain empty 2. Public toilets have a window on the door?! 3. Super breed of midges will haunt you on low wind days All in all, we really enjoyed it here Type of accommodation: Tent Date: 25/08/2012 Was this review helpful for you? 3 of 6 found this review to be helpful.
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by Grant from Dumbartonshire
Traigh na Beirigh, Cnip, Campsite Stayed here in June 2010. Although the camp site is a bit remote the views are just stunning. Facilities on the camp site are fairly basic. Small toilet block with £1.00 coin operated showers. A 10 minute drive will get you to the nearest shop which also has a petrol station and the local visitors centre near Uig Bay which has a small cafe and museum detailing the history of the area. Getting around the island by car or bike is fairly easy with a whole host of historical sites to view. Be sure to take warm clothing though as the weather can change rapidly on the island. Type of accommodation: Tent Date: 11/02/2011 Was this review helpful for you? 10 of 12 found this review to be helpful.
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by Sue Barnes from Oxfordshire
Traigh na Beirigh, Cnip, Campsite We have just returned from a fantastic stay on this Jewel of a camp site.The weather we had been told was wonderful for the six weeks prior to our visit. Oh well the blustery showers still did not detract from the beauty of this lovely place. I had read a review that was a little negative about the static caavans on the site. I had the idea that they would be huge and all stuck in a line. Not a bit of it. The caravans that where there were tidy touring vans that are left there for the summer. I spoke to a Lady from Stornaway that had a van there for weekends. Absolutely idea. The people running the site were friendly and helpful . The beach is probably one of the best I have ever camped near. The white sand and clear blue sea could trick you into thinking you are in the carribean. On a practical note the facilities on site although a little worn were spotlessly clean. The hot water was HOT. The peace and quite was healing.My other half and I have been back in Oxfordshire for a couple of weeks now and we still grin when we talk about our stay in Cnip. I know the Mutts (Jaffa and Maggie) enjoyed romping on the beach.It was worth the long journey. Ps. Stornaway closes on a Sunday so make sure you have your provisions sorted. Type of accommodation: Tent Date: 26/06/2008 Was this review helpful for you? 10 of 10 found this review to be helpful.
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by Chris Lawrence from Cumbria
Traigh na Beirigh, Cnip, Campsite This has to be the best official campsite in the Outer Hebrides. A wonderful location on a picture postcard white sandy beach with hardly anyone on it. Great for kids and dogs with some interesting rock pools around the head of the bay. Surrounded by beautiful machair and very peaceful as the access road is little used. Lots of the best spots are taken with empty caravans there for the season, but you can still find a good one if you look. All facilities are there and clean, though no washing machine as listed. A great place to sit and vegetate! Type of accommodation: Caravan Date: 03/09/2007 Was this review helpful for you? 9 of 9 found this review to be helpful.
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by Barney Cragg from Bolton, Lancs
Traigh na Beirigh, Cnip, Campsite Lewis Beautiful, cheap amazing site with a fantastic beach that really is like nothing you would see other than in Scotland. Facilities are fine with two showers (50p needed) and I noticed an electric socket on the wall in the facilities block that people were using to charge mobiles, lamps and cameras (incidentally, we had a mobile signal with both Virgin and Orange). There is a shop in Uig nearby that is extremely well stocked and also sells fuel, as well as being a post office. The empty vans are quite strange at first but don't let it put you off. Visited August 2007. Type of accommodation: Camper Date: 14/08/2007 Was this review helpful for you? 8 of 9 found this review to be helpful.
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by Ian Briggs from Bourne, UK
Traigh na Beirigh, Cnip, Campsite Lewis I stayed here with my wife and two young children in early June 2006. It's safe to say that it's the most beautiful location I have ever camped in. After driving by some of the awful sites in other parts of Lewis we were amazed to find this site, literally in the middle of nowhere. I cannot recommend this campsite enough, although you will need a good tent to cope with the Lewis weather! Facilities are more than adequate and were kept pretty clean. There are plenty of pitches although it's a bit annoying seeing all the empty caravans. By the way it cost ?5 a night for our 4 person tent. Type of accommodation: Unknown Date: 21/06/2006 Was this review helpful for you? 13 of 13 found this review to be helpful.
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by Guido van der Hoff from Inverurie, Scotland
Traigh na Beirigh, Cnip, Campsite Lewis Just come back from 6 nights in our family tent at this campsite. Fabulous setting in a beautiful and remote part of Lewis. Facilities good but basic, not sure how they would cope with a full campsite in the summer. Be aware that this campsite has 25 fixed caravan spaces. People put their caravan there from May till October and stay during weekends and holidays. Take care not to put your tent/caravan in one of the fixed spots, as you may have to relocate. This being early May, we saw most of the caravans in place but not many occupants, only sheep and their lambs were wandering around on the campsite every day. Campsite is right next to a stunning beach, frequented by local dogwalkers and kite surfers, but big enough to still feel empty. We were lucky with the weather and the views over the surrounding wilderness were fantastic. If you're looking for a remote "get away from it all" place and you don't mind the sight of 25 unoccupied caravans, this is the place for you. Highly recommended. Type of accommodation: Unknown Date: 14/05/2006 Was this review helpful for you? 36 of 37 found this review to be helpful.
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