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Skeld Caravan Park and Campsite
Scotland, Highlands and Islands, Shetland, Skeld
- Tel:
- +44 1595 860287
- Open:
- Start April - End October.
Alan Rogers Review of Skeld Caravan Park and Campsite
Skeld Caravan Park and Campsite is a well-kept, sheltered, flat, grassy park that accommodates 15 tent pitches and 19 hard-standing pitches for caravans, motorhomes and campervans. The picturesque village of Skeld is on the West side of Shetland, and the views are spectacular. The shorescape varies from the dramatic cliffs of the outer coast to long voes (sea inlets), which extend far into the heathery hills and green croft land. Whatever the wind direction, you can always find a sheltered beach.
The old village of Skeld was bustling in the nineteenth century. Fish was landed at Skeld, salted, dried and then exported to Spain. This led to 50-60 men being employed as sailmakers, carpenters, coopers and blacksmiths. At the head of Skeld Voe is the congregational church built in 1863. You can also buy fresh shellfish from the local fishermen who often land crabs, lobsters and scallops at the pier. A local bus service which leaves once a day and connects to the main service at Bixter. This will then take you to Lerwick.
Facilities at Skeld Caravan Park and Campsite
The toilet block has showers, washbasins, and WCs. Accessible facility. Chemical toilet point. The kitchen area has a toaster, kettle, microwave, and fridge. Laundry room with washing machine and dryer. Hairdryer. Indoor board games. Electric power is provided for each pitch. Dogs allowed.
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Directions to Skeld Caravan Park and Campsite
The site is 25 miles outside of Lerwick. Head North on the A970 from Lerwick. Turn off at the Tingwall junction onto the A971. The site is signed. Carry on until you come to Park Hall on your right, which is just past Bixter. Turn Left here, the site is signposted at the junction. Follow the B9071 road until you come to Skeld (about 15 minutes). Turn left at the Grindibreks Road. You will see the site at the Waterfront.
| Postcode | Latitude, Longitude | what3words (What is this?) | Directions (from your current location) |
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| Postcode: ZE2 9NY | Latitude, Longitude: 60.186214, -1.438301 | ///limelight.tasteful.dignitary | Directions To Campsite Via Google Maps |
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