Head north through Wick and Tongue, then follow the coast to Durness and Wester Ross. Separate overnight stops break up the north coast, with Ullapool on the way south. This nine-day version leaves out Applecross and some coastal loops to fit the return to Renfrew.
Stock up before the remote northern stages. If you choose Chanonry Point, allow time to park appropriately and walk from Rosemarkie or Fortrose rather than counting on space at the point.
Head north on the A9, stopping for Dornoch’s town and beach before continuing to Wick. Dunrobin is an optional longer admission: swap it for the beach stop rather than adding both. Castle Sinclair Girnigoe belongs to a longer Wick stay.
Eat & drink
Wickers World: a harbour-side café on Harbour Quay, with takeaway food for the next leg.
Follow the north coast to Tongue, then walk towards Castle Varrich for views across the Kyle if daylight and weather allow. Keep the castle walk as the main stop rather than adding every coastal viewpoint.
An overnight base for the Durness and Smoo Cave stage; leave room for the slower roads.
Facilities: In the full season: toilets, showers, laundry and waste disposal. Limited winter service has no open toilets or showers.
Pitch booking: Book ahead for an electric pitch and arrive before 17:00. Non-electric pitches operate first come, first served. This Wee Coo plan uses the full-facilities season.
Take the scenic road via Gairloch and Kinlochewe to Lochcarron. The mileage includes that route, rather than the shorter inland connection. Keep Applecross and the Bealach na Bà out of this day: tomorrow has its own southbound stage.
Eat & drink
Waterside Café, Lochcarron for breakfast or lunch in the village. Carry dinner for your pitch if arriving after café service.
Follow the mainland A87 and A82 via Fort William to Glencoe. Use Fort William for the food or fuel break and reach your booked pitch within its arrival window. Tyndrum and Rannoch Moor are on tomorrow’s southbound journey.
Eat & drink
Pack a picnic for the transfer. Glencoe village coffee fits an early arrival.
Day 9Return to Renfrew85–95 miles · 2–2.5 h driving
Glencoe → Renfrew
Things to do
Breakfast at your final pitch, then return to Renfrew. Aim to arrive around 11:00, allowing time for traffic, refuelling and the standard noon handback.
Trade the busiest Highland roads for Melrose’s abbey, the Eildon Hills and Border towns. Pick one proper walk and leave time for a bakery stop and a riverside pitch.
Follow the A83 from Inveraray into Kilmartin’s ancient landscape, then finish with Oban’s harbour food. This mainland trip puts archaeology and small-town stops ahead of ferry logistics.
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