Glenbrittle Campsite & Cafe
Carbost, Isle of Skye IV47 8TA, UK
Under the Black Cuillin on Loch Brittle beach, a short drive from the Fairy Pools
About Glenbrittle Campsite & Cafe
Glenbrittle is the classic Skye mountain campsite, spread along the machair behind the beach at the head of Loch Brittle with the Black Cuillin rising directly behind. Founded in 1961 and now part of the Dunvegan Castle estate, it has been named the UK's best campsite by more than one national title, largely on the strength of a location that puts climbers and hillwalkers at the foot of Britain's most demanding ridge.
Around 120 pitches tuck into natural hollows in the ground – useful when Atlantic winds blow – plus 36 electric hook-ups for caravans and motorhomes. The toilet and shower block has washing-up facilities, a washing machine and dryer. The shop, café and reception opens early until early evening, serving hand-roasted Highland coffee, bread and pastries baked to order, homemade soup and stone-baked pizzas through the afternoon, and stocking basics, gas and outdoor essentials.
The Fairy Pools car park is fifteen minutes back up the glen, and paths from the site lead into Coire Lagan, Coire a' Ghrunnda and the Sgurr Alasdair stone shoot. The single-track road in from Carbost is narrow and winding, so allow more time than the distance suggests. Dogs are welcome on leads. Open late March to mid-October, the site operates on a first-come, first-served basis – arrive early in peak season. Loch Brittle beach lies a few steps from the pitches, with sand at low tide and safe paddling on calm days, and no light pollution once the café closes.
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Facilities
No takeaway delivery found for this location (IV47 8TA) on Just Eat or Deliveroo — you'll likely need to bring or buy supplies before you arrive.
Nearest supermarkets
Handy if you're self-catering or need to stock up on arrival.
- Co-op 14.4 miles
Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Thursday
- 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Friday
- 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Saturday
- 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday
- 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
What visitors say
Love this site, lets get the issues out the way first, if you what a phone signal on site you need a sat phone, no internet, It is run by Dunvegan castle there is no castle here, all of these is why i love it get away from the screen, THE Good.. the Staff 10/10 welcoming helpful, the food is really good (The pizza Between 12 - 4) toilets clean the showers are the best on a camp site hot, tip use them early, good size washing area with dryers and washers, good price to stay pp, the site seems to drain well, electric and non electric, I camp no problem if bringing a camper the road in can be a bit narrow and is the same road for the Fairy Pools. this year was very windy but I weathered it out, The shop does some bits you may have forgotten, but its not big. prices for food and drinks (no Alcohol) is within Syke prices, well worth a visit if only once (good base for the Cullins.)
3 months ago · via Google
What a fantastic place to visit, we traveled to fairy falls but the weather was awful so decided to just drive on, the views were amazing. We drove until we couldn't and found this amazing site, although we didn't stay we popped in for a cuppa and some cake and a pastry. All was very nice, the shop was well stocked and they even sold fresh pizza. Dogs were welcome and the staff were very friendly. Glad we decided not to stop at the falls.
a month ago · via Google
Firstly, anyone worried about previous reviews and the road into Glen Brittle the road does get repaired and there is a lot of passing places. Location, Location, Location!! it is perfect for multi day hikes, we stayed for 6 nights and had plenty to do without the need to drive off site at all. Overall the site is very clean and well laid out with spacious EHU pitches, staff are all very friendly, helpful and accommodating, very spacious showers with plenty of hooks for clothes, definitely the best and most spacious showers EE is the main provider for the whole of the Isle, so I personally had no issue with coverage for 4G although it was patchy, I managed to communicate with a mountain guide I had booked, admittedly, you do need to walk off the campsite and at some point you will get a signal.
2 months ago · via Google
Excellent location but quite tricky to navigate the windy roads in a Moho. Within walking distance of the superb Fairy Pools. So picturesque. Cafe and shop, although small, is excellent. Nice range of drinks, cakes and food. Staff were really friendly and helpful also. Only down side was that the shower/toilet facilities need updating to accommodate such a busy site. Overall an enjoyable stay and would return.
11 months ago · via Google
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