That elusive perfect setting is something that all campers search for. Some campers long for luxury while others yearn for a true back to nature experience. Whatever side of the camping fence you pitch on, few could doubt the undeniable allure of this semi-wild site nestled on the otherworldly Hebridean Isle of Rum. The views from (and of) this lush yet rocky outcrop are, alongside neighbouring Eigg, amongst the most magnificent vistas in Scotland.
Kinloch's facilities are basic (though there are camping cabins and bothies nearby) but who comes to a place like this for a weekend of preening and pampering? Though getting here is no mean feat, the ferry journey across really sets the tone of adventure. Your odyssey by boat and foot (cars can occasionally be taken across by special arrangement) makes it all the more worthwhile; when that last tent peg is bashed into the ground, you can finally survey your awe-inspiring home for the weekend. The island and it's surrounding waters are a abuzz with all manner of wildlife including such marine wonders as grey seals, minke whales and even the gargantuan summer visitor, the basking shark.
For those seeking silence, solitude and that special meditative state that only nature at her most elemental can imbue, Kinloch Village Campsite is the spot for you.
