Continuing the staycation theme with our caravan, we made some last-minute bookings and headed over the sea (bridge) to Skye on Hogmanay (New Years Eve).
With our boiler fixed and an ample supply of gas we were all set for some winter caravanning. The second site in Arisaig had no electric hook-up, so we would be properly off-grid.
Eilean Donan castle near Skye
Skye’s a big island! It was a long drive from the Skye bridge to Dunvegan.
Approach to Kinloch campsite neat Dunvegan
Our pitch was right overlooking the sea, and we spun the caravan around to take best advantage of the views from our lounge window.
We took a short walk around the campsite and were welcomed by a seal in the bay.
View from the caravan
Looking down on our caravan
Comfy inside from the wind
Hogmanay drinks
The second of January was Michelle’s birthday. The cake wasn’t big enough for the correct number of candles.
We went to Portree, the main town on the island.
Colourful houses
We drove past Dunvegan towards the end of the peninsula.
Meanish
And a short hop from there to Neist Point.
It’s a breeze
Dramatic coast
After three nights, we drove back onto the mainland, to our next site by Arisaig – Traigh farm. We found a sheltered hollow in the field by the beach.
A short walk from the pitch
The next day we took a five mile (8 km) walk from Traigh beach to Camusdarrach beach. It was clearly very busy.
Camusdarrach beach
Although we had a surprisingly sheltered spot, the wind was strong, and we had some sleet. Unfortunately, due to the forecast of gales and snow for the following 3 days, we decided to head home a day early.
The route back took us through Glencoe, one of our favourite places.
Buachaille Etive Mòr
Looking towards Glen Etive
Rannoch Moor
Overall a wonderful winter trip. Although we saw many motorhomes and campervans, we only saw one other caravan, and that was on the way back through Glencoe. Maybe we’re the only ones brave (or foolish!) enough to take our caravan out in winter.
