Isle of Canna
Canna Campsite
Welcome
Canna's campsite is a field above the harbour, with a view over the water.
If you'd rather not bring a tent, there's a small bunkhouse and a couple of pods. There are hot showers and a kitchen shelter, and the community shop and Cafe Canna are close by. There are hardly any cars, so it's all on foot: the cliffs at Compass Hill, the beach at Tarbert and the seals off the pier. Book in summer, when the Mallaig ferry fills, or come in spring or autumn and you may have the field to yourself.
Close by
SouterrainsTwo small underground chambers in a green field in the west of Canna, perhaps 2,000 years old.Under a mile1 min by road
King of Norway’s GraveA Viking-age kerb of stones on the machair of Canna's north coast, known as the King of Norway's Grave.Under a mile1 min by road
St Columba’s ChurchA small stone chapel on Canna's harbour road, with a white cross on its gable, that served as the shop and post office until 1965.Under a mile1 min by road
The Sculptured Cross of A’ChillAn early Christian cross of the 7th to 9th century at A'Chill, Canna's old main settlement, missing two arms.Under a mile3 min by road
The Punishment StoneA standing stone with a hole in its side at A'Chill on Canna, where offenders were said to be held by the thumb.Under a mile3 min by road
Café CannaAn award-winning little restaurant and bar by Canna harbour, cooking almost entirely from the island and its waters.Under a mile2 min by road
Stay nearby
Places to stay near Canna Campsite, and when each is next free.
Glenbrittle Campsite- To stay
- In the Isle of Canna
- 13 miles from Canna Campsite
Coruisk House- Sleeps 4
- In Elgol
- 17 miles from Canna Campsite
Skyewalker Hostel- Sleeps 1
- In the Isle of Canna
- 19 miles from Canna Campsite
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