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Glenbrittle Campsite

Carbost, Isle Of Skye, Inner Hebrides, Scotland

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Glenbrittle Campsite, sits on the shores of Loch Brittle at the foot of the Black Cuillin mountains on Skye's west coast. This remote campsite offers grass and hardstanding pitches for campers and tourers, along with stunning scenery, excellent climbing and hiking, and a peaceful off-grid escape. With a café on-site, home to Cuillin Coffee Co. and essential facilities nearby, it's the perfect base for outdoor enthusiasts.

About the site


Nestled on the rugged west coast of Skye, at the foot of the Black Cuillin mountains and along the shores of Loch Brittle, this campsite is a perfect base for some of the best rock climbing and hill walking in Britain. If you're looking to escape the noise of everyday life, this is the place for you. With no mobile signal and set at the end of a quiet, single-track road seven miles long, it's a true getaway. But who needs a phone when you're surrounded by breathtaking scenery in every direction? The campsite offers 160 pitches, naturally spread across the landscape and leading down to the stunning Loch Brittle beach. There are 50 electric pitches, including hardstanding ones close to facilities and the beach, ideal for campervans up to 6m. The large grass electric pitches offer incredible sea and mountain views and can accommodate bigger tents, campervans, and motorhomes. Popular with those who love a back-to-nature experience, the site provides a wild camping feel with the bonus of nearby amenities. After a day of exploring, relax in the Cuillin Coffee Café, serving great coffee with spectacular views of the Cuillin mountains and Loch Brittle.

Open from 1 April to 15 October


Facilities and amenities

Adult only

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant

Disabled facilities

Drinking water

Family friendly

Fires allowed

Shop

Showers

Toilet

WiFi

Electric hookups

Laundry

Near beach

Peaceful

W.C. disposal

Site facilities include a toilet and shower block with washing up facilities, a washing machine, dryer and payphone.

There is an onsite café serving Cuillin Coffee which is hand-roasted in the highlands as well as a selection of tea from the Ilse of Tiree and artisan hot chocolate. There's also fresh bread and pastries baked to order. The shop/café/reception area is open from 8am till 7pm everyday. Stone baked pizzas and homemade soup are served from 12-4pm.


A note from the site themselves...

Mountaineers and rock climbers have used Glenbrittle campsite as a base for decades. We regularly have climbers returning to the campsite who paved the way for climbers today, along with those new to climbing and "Munro bagging."

Our little café is a hive of activity in the mornings and due in part to not having phone signal or WiFi, our guests are quick to chat among themselves and discuss their adventure for the day, while enjoying our renowned Cuillin Coffee.

The Cuillin Ridge is one of the most challenging ridge traverses in the Munro collection, so many people plan their traverse for years. We are regularly the first stop after someone has completed all of the Munros, a lifetime achievement. What better way to celebrate than one of our signature stone baked pizzas?

Many people choose to visit the campsite because of the lack of phone signal and WiFi. Here, you can truly relax in nature and leave your work at home. The change in our guests is palpable after a few days away from their phones and immersed in nature. It is truly a joy to see.


Map and address

Park address

Glenbrittle Campsite,

Glenbrittle, Carbost, Isle Of Skye, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, IV47 8TA

Coordinates

57.2026, -6.2858 | NG 41 20

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Glenbrittle Campsite is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)


There are 158 accommodation options on-site

150 x Grass Pitches

Grass camping and touring pitches with and without electric hook-ups.

8 x Hardstanding Pitches

Hardstanding pitches with electric hook-up.



Interested in staying at Glenbrittle Campsite?

Call 01478 640404 to book.

Unfortunately Glenbrittle Campsite doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.


Dogs allowed but to be kept under control in pitch areas

Clean up after yourselves and use the bins provided.

Take your bottles away with you, we do not have a glass bottle recycling facility at the campsite but you will find plenty on route.

Raised BBQ allowed, but no fires allowed.

Quiet policy after 11pm, please respect other campers sleeping.

If you arrive after shop is closed at 7pm please go to the information room, to the right of the phone box for information on where to pitch. Please do not arrive after 9pm as it disturbs our other guests.

You can order fresh bread by ordering by 6pm the evening before.


Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Black Cuillin mountains and the shores of Loch Brittle, this site is perfectly positioned on Skye's rugged west coast, providing great opportunities for rock climbing and hill walking.

A haven for wild swimmers, the campsite offers access to a stunning black sand beach and is just a ten minute drive from the famous Fairy Pools, ideal for those seeking a refreshing dip.

Other nearby attractions include:

  • Sligachan Waterfalls (30 minutes)
  • Sligachan Old Bridge (35 minutes)
  • Talisker Waterfall (45 minutes)
  • Talisker Bay Beach (45 minutes)
  • Eas a' Bhradain (40 minutes)

Interested in staying at Glenbrittle Campsite?

Call 01478 640404 to book.

Unfortunately Glenbrittle Campsite doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.

The listing for Glenbrittle Campsite was last updated on March 13th, 2025 at 10:09 AM