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Firstly many thanks to Haggisbasher for starting this informative thread.
Hi Michael very appreciative of your local input and advice, another query!
From what I've read on other forums wilding seems to be acceptable in many locations often with access to public toilets nearby, is this correct? We have solar so are able to function off ehu depending on weather for lengthy periods but would need both toilet and grey water disposal.
Stewart
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We did this trip. If you can manage it, do an overnight stay on Papa Westray. We stayed at the old school - the only B&B, or there is a co-op hostel. If you do the overnight stay ( be careful to arrange it so the return trip drops in to Westray) the air fare drops to a special offer price (about £30 return) and you get a signed certificate and a small bottle of 12 year old Highland Park thrown in.
Firstly many thanks to Haggisbasher for starting this informative thread.
Hi Michael very appreciative of your local input and advice, another query!
From what I've read on other forums wilding seems to be acceptable in many locations often with access to public toilets nearby, is this correct? We have solar so are able to function off ehu depending on weather for lengthy periods but would need both toilet and grey water disposal.
Stewart
Its very easy to wild camp up on these islands. Both the Shetlands and Orkney Islands are good for this. There are public toilets for toilet waste and for grey I usually just run it into a grassy ditch or drain.
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As far a wild camping goes in Orkney, none of the lay-bys or official car parks tourist sites have any no overnight parking ban. Most of the sites and beaches have some sort of car park and many of then also have small toilets. I think you would need to be independent as there are no showers in these toilet blocks.
If there is anybody to ask before you camp then do so to avoid any problems. I see motorhomes all over the islands during the summer and there seems to be no problems.
Also, it would be a good idea to visit some of the other islands on the Orkney Ferries Boats where they only charge the same amount for a motorhome as a car. If you do then there are lots of spots for wild camping but again respect the residents. Also, try to do your grocery shopping using the local shops where possible to give them a helping hand in making ends meet - Tesco has enough money already!
If you want to go to Hoy (well worth it) you will need to book in advance as the ferry is very busy at all times.
Thank you all for your replies and info - especially Michael. I was beginning to despair of MHF members help as I was not being notified of replies by e-mail and thought nobody was interested in my question. Silly me! Decided to have a look at the site today and there were all your replies - there must be a glitch somewhere as I do tick the box which asks if you want to be notified of replies but it doesn't appear to be happening.
Went last year - brilliant - the Kirkwall site is fine and the washroom/wc facilities amongst the best I've ever seen anywhere. You have to pay at the next-door leisure centre office and if you book ahead and arrive after the site office is closed they will leave a notice in the window telling you which pitch to use.
Better views at the Stromness site but it is totally exposed to S Westerly gales which can be an issue at any time of the year
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