Caithness Animal Farm Park
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- Pop-up site at a Caithness petting farm on the route of the NC500
- Whaligoe Steps 10 minutes’ drive, and John o’Groats 40 minutes
- Animal encounters and indoor play area; café and bar 15 minutes’ walk
Camping along the North Coast 500 with the kids? When they get to hear about Caithness Animal Farm Park, they’re probably going to insist on staying there. For this tiny pop-up site is set – as its name suggests – within an animal park, where all the family can meet and cuddle affectionate alpacas, goats, sheep (and lambs in spring), donkeys and reindeer.
Here you can pitch your tent surrounded by animals, with no large vehicles to spoil your view of their antics – and if the weather takes a turn for the worse, families can retreat to the soft-play area and keep toddlers entertained. Otherwise, simple facilities include picnic tables, a baby-changing area and loos, but do come prepared as there is no electricity and no hot/drinking water or showers.
Most things you might need, however, are pretty close to hand. The harbourside village of Lybster is five minutes’ drive/15 minutes’ walk away for local shops, cafés and bars as well as fantastic views over the swirling North Sea. And on clear nights, the stars come out to play, twinkling merrily in the heavens above your head.
Site type
5 Open now
This park has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, May 16 to
Open from Fri, Aug 22 to
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Features
No dogs allowed
Pop-up campground
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade Soft play area TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowedThemes
Peaceful Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toiletNearby leisure
Golf nearbyLocation
Caithness Animal Farm Park
Lybster
Caithness
Scotland
KW3 6BT
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
58.30612°N
-3.29218°W
Route directions
What3words: career.buckets.chess
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail18.9 km Wick Rail Station
24.9 km Scotscalder Rail Station
24.9 km Georgemas Junction Rail Station
Ferry37 km Scrabster Ferry Terminal
37.9 km Gills Bay Ferry Terminal
39.8 km John O' Groats Ferry Terminal
Airport20.1 km Wick Airport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Local attractions and amenities include:
- Lybster Harbour (cliff and sea views): five minutes’ drive
- Achavanich Standing Stones: 10 minutes
- Whaligoe Steps (step walk down to a former harbour): 10 minutes
- Grey Cairns of Camster (ancient tombs): 10 minutes
- Wick (shops): 15 minutes
- Ousdale Broch (remains of an Iron Age settlement): 25 minutes
- John o’Groats (landmark): 40 minutes
- Dunnet Head (soaring cliffs): 50 minutes.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunnet | 33.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Thurso | 35.1 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
The Castle & Gardens of Mey 37 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Dunbeath Strath 10.3 km
BLAR NAM FAOILEAG (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 19/02/1999) 15.8 km
Staxigoe to Noss Head 21.7 km
Noss Head and Sinclair and Girnigoe Castles 23.3 km
FORSINARD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/11/2006) 33.6 km
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Caithness Animal Farm Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Caithness Animal Farm Park dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Caithness Animal Farm Park? Local attractions and amenities include: - Lybster Harbour (cliff and sea views): five minutes’ drive - Achavanich Standing Stones: 10 minutes - Whaligoe Steps (step walk down to a former harbour): 10 … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Caithness Animal Farm Park?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Caithness Animal Farm Park? From $37.09 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.