Isle of Gigha Campsite

Isle of Gigha

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Via official website

2026 Open Date

28th March - 31st October

Quick Read Campsite Summary

Isle of Gigha Campsite sits beside a sandy beach, a short walk from the ferry landing on this small island off Kintyre. The crossing from Tayinloan takes around 20 minutes, making the journey by sea a manageable part of a camping trip rather than a lengthy expedition. Opened in August 2022, the site welcomes tents and campervans, with a mixture of grass and hardstanding pitches. Dogs are welcome, and pitches can be booked online before travelling.

Facilities include electric hook-up, waste disposal and a modern toilet and shower block with a washing-up area. Fires are restricted to the communal fire pit, while barbecues are permitted if raised clear of the ground. There are places to eat and drink within a short walk, and the island’s golf course is around a mile away. These practicalities make it possible to combine time around the campsite and shore with days exploring Gigha.

Achamore Gardens offers a change from the coast, with sheltered woodland, a walled garden and collections of rhododendrons and camellias. Its viewpoint looks towards Islay and Jura on clear days. For a coastal walk, the path between the Boathouse and Gigha Hotel passes through the community nature reserve and the white sands of Rubha a’ Chinn Mhòir. Elsewhere, waymarked routes explore the island’s archaeological landscape, including Dùn Chibhich fort, while Kilchattan Chapel and the Ogham Stone add further historical interest around Ardminish.

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About Isle of Gigha Campsite

New campsite located on the small Island of Gigha a short walk from the ferry port and located next to a sandy beach. The Isle of Gigha can be reached via a short (20 minute) ferry crossing from Tayinloan on Kintyre (Route run by Cal Mac Ferries where pre-booking is not required, turn up and go service). Once on the island you can expect sandy beaches, clear turquoise seas (perfect for wild swimming), stunning views and amazing sunsets. There are also many archaeological and historic sites to explore. The campsite opened in August 2022 and offers a mixture of hardstanding and grass pitches for campervans and tents. Electrical hook up and waste disposal is available along with a modern toilet & shower block which also houses a washing up area. Although no fires are permitted there is a communal fire pit and BBQ’s are possible if raised from the ground. A short walk away you will find the Gigha Hotel, The Nook Sea Food takeaway and the Boat House Restaurant where you can get some excellent local food and plenty of beer to wash it down in the bar. The island is small and easy to navigate with plenty to explore, for golfers there is a golf course 1 mile away. It is recommended that you pre-book your pitch online prior to boarding the ferry (book a pitch via the campsites official website).