WELCOME TO ARDNAMUCHAN STUDY CENTRE

WELCOME TO ARDNAMURCHAN STUDY CENTRE

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 CAMPSITE

The Campsite which is open to all, re-opens Friday 30th April 2010 and will remain open until the last weekend in September. Prices are broadly similar to last year.

BOOKINGS - BOOKINGS - trevor@ardnamurchanstudycentre.co.uk

Price List for each overnight stay Camping Small medium tent + 1 person £7 - extra adults £6 Children 14 years and under £3 (under 5's free) Large Family Tents + 1 person £10 - extra adults £6, Children 14 years and under £3 Camper vans £14 per night (2 Adults - extra persons as above) electric hook up £2.50 each night Showers included in the price Two Caravans available £200 & £250 week high season (July/August) short lets at other times £30 & £40 night Some dates still available BOOKINGS - trevor@ardnamurchanstudycentre.co.uk at any time. Tel 01972510766 during office hours 9am - 7pm after 1st April 2010. It is advisable for camper vans to book the hook up pitches at any time. Booking is not required for tents during May and June. Owing to high demand from mid July to mid August there is a minimum booking of two nights on a weekend, no advance Saturday night only bookings during this period although campers are welcome to telephone for availability on the day. Single night advance bookings welcome at all other times. Pitches can only be reserved on payment of a minimum deposit of £20, payable at least 7 days in advance of the first night booking. No refunds given for cancellations within 7 days of first nights booking. There will be an administration fee of £5 for cancelled bookings if more than 7 days notice is given. Please make cheques payable to “Ardnamurchan Adventure” To confirm the booking I require a deposit of £20. Payment can be a cheque payable to "Ardnamurchan Adventure" at Bogha Caol Ard, Ormsaigbeg, Kilchoan, Acharacle, PH36 4LL or I can take a bank transfer via the internet. I can also take a card payment over the telephone 01972510766. Please make cheques out to "Ardnamurchan Adventure" and send to Ardnamurchan Campsite, Ormsaigbeg, Kilchoan, Acharacle, Argyll PH36 4LL.

NEW APARTMENT TO LET, MOST DATES IN SEPTEMBER STILL AVAILABLE, DOUBLE BEDROOM. KITCHEN/DINER WITH DOUBLE BED SETTEE, BEAUTIFUL SEA VIEWS TO MULL, USUALLY £300 A WEEK - SEPTEMBER BOOKINGS £250

Camping is on a series of leveled terraced pitches, all with stunning views across to the north end of the Island of Mull.

Towed caravans nor permitted. The entrance is steep and the pitches are spread out in a series of staggered terraces making it unsuitable for towed caravans to effectively turn. Small to medium sized camper vans (under 8m)are welcome, there are 3 hook up pitches reserved for their use.Very large, heavy front wheel drive vans with large overhangs may have difficulty on the steep entrance.

Onsite facilities include, Free showers,  refrigerator, washing up area, washing machine & tumble drier (at a small extra charge), classroom with wildlife and geology displays. Minke Whale and Cuvier's Beaked Whale skeletons.

For a look at what is happening around Kilchoan try the Kilchoan blog spot where you can see a daily blog of what is happening in the area including sightings of anything interesting in Kilchoan Bay and the sound of Mull.

KilchoanBlogspot

What others have to say about the site ARDNAMURCHAN CAMPSITE is in second place in the Cool Camping Guides TOP 5. Page 97 "Feel the force of the Atlantic, as well as the atmosphere, at Ardnamurchan, the westernmost campsite on the mainland of Britain. Hand-cut terraces with views across the water give the place a vibe that defies rational description." "But the quaility we spend most of our time looking for is one that can't really be explained - because it's more of a feeling or experience - of simply being in a place that makes you feel good, giving off a vibe that everything is right with the world" and "If we were to find a pigeonhole for this place, it would simply have to be the 'inexplicably special'one." COOLCAMPING Scotland

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Study Centre

The Study Centre classroom can be booked (at a small extra charge) for exclusive use by groups. Most of the time it is available for use by visitors to the campsite at no extra charge. This is especially useful for geology students camping on the site.

Ardnamuchan Study Centre and Campsite is situated to the west of the beautiful village of Kilchoan at the western end of the Ardnamurchan peninsula. Fort William is 60 miles away along beautifully scenic mainly single track roads. There is a direct link to Tobermory on Mull by car ferry which takes about 40 minutes

The Ardnamurchan Study Centre is a converted 18thC croft house and is equipped with field microscopes and facilities for Power Point digital presentations. There is a small library and a number of exhibits with much of a Minke Whale skeleton including the skull and jawbones. The classroom is available for hire by the hour, day or week. Please enquire for costs

Hiring the classroom can be combined with campsite pitches and caravans. School and Youth groups are welcome, however the site becomes VERY busy from mid July to mid August and large groups are advised to book out with these times if at all possible. Semi wild camping is possible on the wooded hill above the main site at any time the main site is open.

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Bogha Caol Ard (pronounced Bo Cool Ard) campsite on the edge of Kilchoan has stunning views down the Sound of Mull. This is the only campsite at the western end of the Ardnamurchan Peninsular. The toilet block is an original stone byre, which has recently been renovated. Facilities include two electric showers (no extra charge) and two toilet cubicles. All cubicles have washbasins with hot and cold water.

To book click the rotating icon on the top left of this page. Booking is recommended for tents during school summer holidays. At other times there is usually plenty of space. Camper vans are advised to call in advance, the entrance is steep.

Fragrant Orchids, Greater Butterfly Orchids and Heath Spotted Orchids all flower in June on the croft and neighbouring crofts. The Early Purple Orchids flower in early June on the limestone beds near the shore to the west of the campsite. During the spring and summer there can be good sightings of harbour porpoises from the campsite also numerous otter sightings both from the campsite and nearby. Also seals, Buzzards Hedgehogs, Swallows, Pine Marten, Night Jar and Golden Eagle

BOOKING ADVISED FOR CAMPSITE IN JULY AND AUGUST

Lecture series 2010

Every Wednesday throughout July and August there will be an  evening lecture starting at 8pm covering such topics as, In the wake of Shackleton expedition, Antarctic Wildlife, and Local Flora. 

Guided Family Walks 2010

During July and August there will  be a Wednesday  morning fossil hunt these family orientated fossil hunts proved to be very popular, and booking is advised. 

On Thursday mornings Bugs & Beasties will alternate with Crabs, shrimps and shells.

Other guided walks by arrangement - Chambered Cairns & Neolithic Caves, Volcanic Ring Dyke Complex

Unless otherwise stated all walks start at 10am and finish at 1pm. Meet in the classroom at the campsite.

Families £10 (includes up to 2 adults and 3 children)

Adults £4, Children £2 

Not suitable for very young children 

 

 

 

 

 

AMONITES

The Study Centre is situated close to six Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is world renowned for its Geology (see geology page). There is fossil laden Jurassic limestone nearby on the shore and the volcanic Caldera at Achnaha is only three miles away. Ardnamurchan Lighthouse at the most Westerly point on the British mainland is only a short drive away, where you can whale watch from the viewing platform at the base of the lighthouse or for the more adventurous you can for small fee climb up the tower to get stunning views across to the Rum, Eigg, and Muck with Skye in the distance.

Bogha Caol Ard croft campsite is south facing with stunning views eastwards to Ben Hiant and south to the Island of Mull three miles across the sound. A forty minute ferry ride from Kilchoan gets you to Tobermory for an excellent day out. For those with small children wishing to visit Balamory this is a must.

The whole of Ardnamurchan is renowned for its rich Bio-diversity of flora and fauna. Trevor can advise on the best places to view some of the rare wildlife much of which can occasionally be seen from the campsite such as Buzzards, Golden and Sea Eagles, Harbour Dolphins, Common Porpoises, Otters, Seals and Pine Martins. There is also a rich variety of wild birds, including the now rare visitor to Scotland, the Corncrake.

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Winter view of Mingary Castle and Ben Hiant from Pier Road


On site facilities
  • 4-6 Berth 2 bedroom Caravan, some vacancies in May, June, July August and September 2010
  • 2-4 Berth 1 bedroom Caravan, Vacancies May June, July, early August and September 2010
  • 14 Tent Pitches
  • 3 Camper Van Pitches
  • Electric hook up
  • Toilets & Showers
  • Access to shore
  • Stunning views
  • Kayakers Shuttle Service
Local Facilities
  • Kilchoan Village (1 Mile)
  • Well-stocked shop including, fuel, gas, maps and fishing tackle.
  • New community centre with tea-room, tourist information, sports/games facilities,
  • Doctor and community nurse, public access web and email.
  • Ferry links to Tobermory (Balamory) on Mull.
  • Public boat launching facilities with adjacent toilets and showers.
  • Ideal for kayaking, sailing fishing and diving.
  • Hotel and public bar serving meals
Price List for each overnight stay