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Burnmouth Cottage (Isle of Hoy) WILD CAMPING

Add Your Photos View Gallery (1)	Nr Rackwick Isle of Hoy Orkney - click for map Phone 07856 791316 Fax Weblink
This link in a frame Category: Orkney Wild / rough camping areas close to Rackwick include behind the hostel, down by new public conveniences or near to Burnmouth Cottage a heather thatched bothy.Treat areas with respect and seek permission.Walk to Old Man from here.In "Rough Guide". See weblink details - MCofS advice re rough camping.
Total pitches: Pub unknown Open All Year round Our view: guide
Rating: 4.90 (2 votes) - Added: 09/03/2006 - Updated: 26/07/2009 Hits this month: 130 - Hits 2010: 8166 - Hits pre 2010: 8944 Write a review - Preview - Report error - Tell a friend Post photos - Reviews: 2

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Burnside Cottage (Isle of Hoy) WILD CAMPING We would give this place 6 stars if we could as this is what we think camping is all about. Not for the light-hearted or overloaded, the campsite next to the beach in the croft house grounds is a good 1/4 mile walk from the car park with no way to drive down to, so only bring what you need, but as mentioned previously, there is nothing nearby to buy from so bring supplies and leave what you can afford for others in the croft house. A really nice couple helped us with a few things in the cafe/bar back in Hoy but the nearest other shop we found was in Lyness where you can get a ferry from Houton. Light a camp fire, listen to the ocean, walk to the ‘Old Man’ or surrounding mountains, or just spend time on the fabulous beach. A magical place and a must for any true camper. Spend as long here as you can. We loved it! Type of accommodation: Tent Comment by Richard & Mandy from Kent Date: 26/06/2008 Was this review helpful for you? 19 of 20 found this review to be helpful.	Service / info on-site
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Rackwick Bay - Bothy and Campsite - Hoy - Orkney A superb location. The bothy, provided by the Hoy Trust, is a wonderful, simple shelter, ideal for cooking and socialising. An open fire can be maintained using driftwood and seaweed from the adjacent beach. The scenery is breathtaking, beside the Ocean, surrounded by cliffs. Excellent, easy walking all around. Highlights include the Old Man of Hoy, Ward Hill, Dwarfie Stane, Berriedale and the local croft called Craws Nest. Best of all though is the campsite and bothy - very hard to leave! Facilities include running water (untreated), toilet (paper too) and washing soap, use of the bothy and a stone walled grass camp plot, big enough for a dozen tents. Fires and BBQs are common. Note: I left plenty of tinder and fuel for a fire - please consider others and replennish this supply. "Leave it a little better than you find it". The fireplace is in poor condition, so treat carefully and avoid setting fire to the place - especially the lovely heather thatched roof. Donations for upkeep can be left in an honesty box. Please do help. Rackwick Bay is beautiful. It is 4/5 miles walk from the Moness Pier (ferry to Stromness) and the Pub there is very handy. No shops. Bring enough food for extra days!!! A telephone and a scattering of houses are nearby, in emergency, but it is otherwise quite remote. A very popular bothy and camp site - expect other people, even in winter - and groups must book in advance. Hoy is magic! Go, enjoy, and respect the fragile nature all around. Tred gently! Type of accommodation: Unknown Comment by Malcolm Handoll from Stromness, Orkney Islands Date: 31/07/2005 Was this review helpful for you? 75 of 77 found this review to be helpful.	Service / info on-site
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