directions to caravans at Highfield

directions to Highfield
and the site plan

SatNav users

  • postcode to input is PA37 1QS

  • but please note - we've found our exact address is not available on some models
  • and if your unit cannot pinpoint our address from the postcode, it may attempt to lead you past our gate! 
  • so please take a moment to read our directions below
  • GPS co-ordinates for Highfield 1 Certificated Location
    Latitude: 56.500530342734002
    Longitude: -5.41373557531222
    OS ref: 49:NM904392

our advice

  • check 'quickest route' against 'shortest route' – the shortest
    route MAY NOT be best suited for caravan towing!
  • select as much motorway and dual carriageway driving as possible
  • AVOID Glasgow city centre
  • AVOID the Tarbet to Crianlarich section of the A82! - see below
     

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travelling from the south or east via Glasgow/ Erskine Bridge

suggested route 1 - AVOIDS Glasgow
our preferred route!

M73 / M80 / M9 / A84 / A85 / A828


South of Glasgow from the M74, take the M73 north and east towards Cumbernauld, then follow the M80 / M9 towards Stirling. Turn on to the A84 for Callander then the A85 for Crianlarich.


5 miles after Crianlarich at Tyndrum, turn left on to A85, signpost for Oban, and follow the road through Dalmally - where the A819 road from Inveraray joins
the A85 - then on through Lochawe, Taynuilt and Connel.

 

travelling from the south or east via Glasgow/ Erskine Bridge

suggested route 2 

M74 / M73 / M8 / M898 / A82 / A83 / A819 / A85 / A828

Route planners/maps/satnavs often suggest following  the A82 - some of which is fine - but not the northern section for caravan towing!!

TAKE CARE approaching Glasgow from the south - the M74 leads into the city centre. You have to get on to the M73 then on to the M8 - follow the signs for
Glasgow Airport / Greenock and you'll be fine.

Follow the M898 to pass over the Erskine Bridge then onto the A82 through Dumbarton to Balloch and then about 16 miles north to Tarbet.

AVOID the northern section of the A82 between Tarbet and Crianlarich along the shores of Loch Lomond from Tarbet through Ardlui and Inverarnan to Crianlarich when towing a caravan or in a motorhome.

It's very narrow, twisting and frequently pot-holed!; often crowded with coaches and lorries, and usually very slow! – not pleasant or easy driving!

We think it's MUCH BETTER to follow the A83: leave the A82 in Tarbet and bear left towards Inveraray following the A83.

In Inveraray, turn right under the archway on to the A819 towards Dalmally, where you turn left to join the A85 towards Oban, which brings you through Lochawe, Taynuilt and Connel.

local directions - over Connel Bridge
and on to Benderloch and Highfield

Connel BridgeYou'll easily recognise Connel as you approach by the steel road bridge spanning Loch Etive. In Connel village, pass under the bridge then turn left on to A828 at sign post for Fort William.

There are traffic lights on Connel Bridge.




Over Connel Bridge, continue for 2 miles on the A828 to Benderloch. Drive through the village past the shop and the church.

ladderboard sign at junction in Benderloch Just beyond this 'ladderboard' on your left, take first left at signpost for South Shian and Tralee - the junction is situated by the school - onto a single track road with good sized passing spaces and a pedestrian pavement along one side.

The main gate into Highfield is about 800metres on the right from the junction - 2nd right after Hawthorn Cottage Restaurant.

travelling from the North

The A82 passes south through Fort William, Onich and then over the Ballachulish Bridge.
At the roundabout near Glencoe, follow the sign for Oban - A828 - drive through Kentallen, Duror, Appin and Barcaldine towards Benderloch.

Turn first right off A828 in Benderloch village - the
junction is just by the school - at signpost for South Shian and Tralee.

travelling from the South

Follow the A85 through Oban towards Crianlarich, Fort William and Glasgow.

In Connel, turn right at signpost for Fort William on to the A828 and pass over the Connel Bridge towards Benderloch.

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If you click on the wee yellow man at the top of the zoom in / out bar to the left of the map image , all the roads available to view highlight in blue - so just drag him over to the road you want to see and drop him there - you'll see pictures of that road....and even walk along the road by clicking on the arrow in the white line that appears, or move faster by double clicking on the line further along. Great for finding your way here, as it will show you all the way to our gate!

Highfield site plan

Highfield - siteplan

Highfield 1 Certificated Location and Highfield 2 are each approximately half an acre in size, and the main rally field between is just under 3 acres. All access gates are minimum 12 feet wide.
Highfield 1 Certificated Location site access gate is about 40 metres on the left from the main gate. 
There is hard packed gravel alongside the tarmac driveway to assist your swing to turn in.

For access to Highfield 2, come straight up the drive way to the house - about 350 metres from the main gate. Stop and ring the doorbell and we'll show you to your pitch.

There are 2 access gates into the rally field.