Bencorragh House
Upper Gills, Wick KW1 4YD, UK
View on Google MapsA campsite near Wick
About Bencorragh House
Tucked into the tiny hamlet of Upper Gills near John o'Groats, Bencorragh House is a peaceful stopover on the NC500 with sweeping views across to the island of Stroma and Orkney beyond. Watch the Pentland ferry glide past from your pitch, or stroll to Annie's bakery for cakes and lunch without moving the motorhome. The site offers hook-ups, waste disposal, recycling and a dedicated dog-walking field, making it ideal for a short stay en route.
It's a straightforward, no-frills aire—there's no drinkable water point on site, so fill up beforehand—but the location and that big northern sky more than compensate. Perfect for ticking off the John o'Groats signpost and soaking up the far-flung tranquillity of Caithness.
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Can I bring...?
Hook-up
No electric hook-up listed — worth confirming directly if you're bringing a caravan or motorhome.
Facilities
Takeaway & food delivery
Handy if you fancy a night off cooking — here's what delivers near this site.
Just Eat — 1 takeaway delivers to this postcode (KW1 4YD)
Coast & Country - Seaview Hotel
Burgers, Pizza
Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on justeat.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.
Nearest supermarkets
Handy if you're self-catering or need to stock up on arrival.
- Tesco 12.4 miles
- Co-op, Thurso 12.8 miles
- Lidl 13.2 miles
Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What visitors say
Lovely place, quiet, clean. Attentive owners , very helpful. We stayed and used electric, very good place at £25 for electric, water and grey waste , Good location very peaceful and very good 4G signal
10 months ago · via Google
It's actually a caravan site with 3-4 pitches (electricity, water, and wastewater hookups), but we could also pitch our tent there for £15 a night. Super friendly, a bakery around the corner, and the ferry terminal only 3 minutes away. Very quiet location, and there were even horses to pet! We'd love to come back 😊
a year ago · via Google
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