Routes & Activities
Our hand-picked routes and activity suggestions are here to inspire your next adventure. From winding Highland roads to coastal escapes, each route has been designed with iconic Scottish scenery and outdoor activities in mind – think paddleboarding on a glassy loch, mountain biking through forest trails, or hiking to hidden viewpoints.
When you’ve chosen your route, you simply:
Book your campervan with us for the dates that suit you.
Add on any extras – from paddleboards and bikes to premium bedding and fire pits – to make your trip truly yours.
Book your campsites directly with the provider, or choose alternative stops that better fit your style.
Every journey is flexible: you can follow our suggested itineraries or mix and match your own activities and destinations. The freedom of the road is yours – we just give you the inspiration and the tools to make it unforgettable.
Featured 5-Day Itineraries
Cairngorms Highlands (5 days)
Caledonian pine forests, lochs, family-friendly trails.
Day 1 – Aviemore arrival
Forest strolls in Rothiemurchus.
Stay: Rothiemurchus Camp & Caravan (near Aviemore; activities on estate). (rothiemurchus.net, Visit Cairngorms)
Add-ons: Bikes, bedding.
Day 2 – Loch an Eilein & trails
Cycle or hike around the loch; café stops.
Stay: Rothiemurchus again. (Visit Cairngorms)
Add-ons: Waterproof packs, hamper.
Day 3 – Blair Atholl & Pitlochry
Blair Castle grounds, Falls of Bruar or Pitlochry dam & fish ladder.
Stay: Blair Castle Caravan Park (excellent facilities; touring & camping). (atholl-estates.co.uk)
Day 4 – Highland Perthshire waters
Head to Aberfeldy/Loch Tay. Try white-water rafting on the River Tay (all-year classic).
Stay: Aberfeldy Touring Caravan Park or sites around Loch Tay
(VisitScotland, aberfeldycaravanpark.co.uk,
highlandperthshire.org)
Add-ons: Wetsuits & dry robes.
Day 5 – Snow Roads scenic drive & return
Short walks, wildlife watching, then home.
Optional: Dalraddy or other winter-friendly parks extend the season; Cairngorms works well year-round. (The Guardian)
Isle of Skye Loop (5 days)
A compact loop from the bridge through Cuillin peaks and Trotternish cliffs.
Day 1 – Skye Bridge → Broadford
Arrive, stock up, coastal walk.
Stay: Camping Skye (Broadford) — community-owned site with easy town access. (campingskye.com, isleofskye.com, Tripadvisor)
Add-ons: SUP, wetsuits/dry robes.
Day 2 – Cuillin South
Fairy Pools or Bla Bheinn viewpoint. Sunset at Elgol.
Stay: Glenbrittle Campsite at Cuillin foot with on-site café. (isleofskye.com, dunvegancastle.com)
Add-ons: Hiking poles, waterproof packs.
Day 3 – Central Skye
Sligachan bridge views; easy riverside wander; Talisker Bay beach.
Stay: Sligachan Campsite (central base, EHU available). (Sligachan Campsite)
Add-ons: Bedding, hamper & fire pit (where permitted).
Day 4 – Trotternish Highlights
Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock, Quiraing. Return south.
Stay: Camping Skye (Broadford). (campingskye.com)
Day 5 – Seaside SUP & depart
Morning paddle (calm bays) then cross back to the mainland.
Notes: Glenbrittle and Sligachan both offer motorhome pitches; book ahead in peak months. (isleofskye.com, Sligachan Campsite)
NC500 Highlights (5 days)
A taster of Scotland’s famous 516-mile loop — west-coast drama without the full mileage.
Day 1 – Inverness → Torridon
Beinn Eighe reserve, shield lochs. Local campsite. NC500 is busy in peak season; book ahead.
Add-ons: Hiking poles, bedding.
Day 2 – Applecross & Bealach na Bà
Iconic alpine-style pass, coastal views. Camp near Applecross.
Day 3 – Wester Ross beaches
Gruinard / Mellon Udrigle for picnics and calm-day paddles.
Add-ons: SUP, dry robes
Day 4 – Ullapool & Corrieshalloch Gorge
Short gorge walk, seafood in town. Local holiday park.
Day 5 – Black Isle → Inverness
Dolphin spotting and distillery options (designated driver!). Return.
Tip: The official NC500 highlights include Torridon, Bealach na Bà, Corrieshalloch Gorge and more; summer infrastructure can be stretched — plan fuel and campsite reservations.
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs
What to do:
SUP from Milarrochy Bay (easy launch, toilets); hike Conic Hill on the West Highland Way; lakeside picnics. (See Loch Lomond, sup-chick.com, wildopenwater.com)
Recommended add-ons:
SUPs; wetsuits & dry robes; hiking poles; hamper & fire pit (if campsite permits).
Where to stay:
Choose a Lomond-side campsite with electric hook-ups; eastern-shore sites give quick SUP access. (Campsites.co.uk)
Fort William & Glencoe
What to do:
Ride the Nevis Range Mountain Gondola (Britain’s only) for viewpoints and family trails; try the skills loops or blue MTB trails. Walk Glencoe’s low-level valleys for big scenery with short effort. (nevisrange.co.uk, Scottish Mountain Bike Tourism)
Recommended add-ons:
Mountain bikes & helmets; hiking poles; premium bedding.
Where to stay:
Glen Nevis Caravan & Camping Park (stellar Ben Nevis views, touring fields); Glencoe area sites for shorter drives. (Glen Nevis Holidays, Campsites.co.uk)
Aberfeldy & Loch Tay
What to do:
White-water rafting on the River Tay (intro-friendly rapids, year-round), riverside strolls, Kenmore beach sunset. (VisitScotland, rafting.co.uk)
Recommended add-ons:
Wetsuits & dry robes; waterproof packs; hamper.
Where to stay:
Aberfeldy Touring Caravan Park or Loch Tay area holiday parks with family facilities. (aberfeldycaravanpark.co.uk, highlandperthshire.org)
St Andrews & East Neuk Coast
What to do:
Coastal path sections, beach days, seafood huts, historic St Andrews.
Recommended add-ons:
Bikes (for flat coastal miles); SUP (calm days in sheltered bays); premium bedding for a comfy base.
Where to stay:
Craigtoun Meadows Holiday Park (woodland setting ~1.5 mi from town; hardstanding touring pitches). (Craigtoun Meadows Park, Campsites.co.uk)