Riverside Caravan Park in Highlands

Riverside Caravan Park is overlooked by rolling hills and is bordered by the gentle flowing Blackwater River. The park is situated in the centre of the village of Contin in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, less than half an hour from the Highland capital of Inverness and on the doorstep of spectacular scenery.

The view overlooking the river is beautiful, natural and unspoilt - giving an atmosphere of tranquility.

Facilities on the site include hot showers with no charge for hot water. There is also a small laundry room. The park is adjacent to the local grocery shop and post office. The village also has a garage and two hotels which offer excellent lounge bar and restaurant facilities.

This well established caravan park is ideally situated for touring the spectacular west coast or the north of Scotland.

Approximate distances to places of interest:

Inverness 18 miles - Ullapool 38 miles -Gairloch 50 miles
Kyle of Lochalsh (Skye Bridge) 60 miles - John o'Groats 100 miles

Fishing on the Blackwater River is free from the caravan park. The park is the ideal base for fishing in the many lochs of the Strathconon valley and nearby rivers such as the River Conon which the Blackwater flows into. Permits are available locally.

There are numerous forest walks and easy walks in the local area including Rogie Falls.

Other outdoor activities in our area include:

Pony trekking
Mountain biking - 50 miles of mountain bike tracks in the area to suit all levels of experience from novice to veterans.

Golf courses including Strathpeffer, Aigas and Muir of Ord, plus the renowned Dornoch links course.

A wide range of local wildlife can be spotted from the park including red kite, buzzards, heron, otters, roe deer, red deer, squirrels, pine marten and even golden eagles.