Our camping pods are located close to the head of the pier, so you’re not reliant on a lift to your accommodation. On your arrival, head for the pods near the standing stone. You will have received an email around a week before your visit with payment and self check-in details. Simply input your code into the key safe, collect your keys and you’re sorted. You’ll be settled in and ready to explore or relax as the mood takes you within minutes of arriving.
Our top-most pod, An Sgurr, sits alone with its own cooking shelter and surrounding land. The two lower pods, Beinn Tighe, the left-hand pod, and Beinn Buidhe, the right-hand pod, share a cooking shelter so are perfect for larger groups who wish to share facilities.
Bike and kayak hire is available from Eigg Adventures. A bike is a great way to explore the island, the roads are quiet and there’s even a few rough tracks you can take to get you further afield. Cycle across the island to the beautiful Singing Sands and Laig Bay and enjoy an evening dip as the tide comes in over the warm sand.
It’s a lovely walk from the camping pods, uphill to the top of An Sgurr, even lovelier on the way back downhill knowing what awaits you at Galmisdale Bay Cafe where you can relax and enjoy good food and maybe even a cold drink all just a short saunter from your bed for the night.
Take a kayak out and paddle round castle island you’ll see seals for sure but might encounter otters, whales, basking sharks and maybe even a Sea Eagle, all within easy paddling distance of the pier.
Eigg is a great place to visit but be warned you might up end wanting to stay forever…
Activities
If you’re coming to Eigg to get away from it all and relax, you’re coming to the right place.
If you’re after adventure, then there’s plenty here to keep you occupied.
Eigg Adventures offer bike and kayak hire, allowing you to explore the island from all angles.
Our wildlife warden also offers a guided walk every Wednesday to show you the flora and fauna of the island.
There are numerous walks around the island, from mellow to moderate to downright difficult! Maps are available from the craft shop at Am Laimhrig, or you can speak to Jon and Kat at Eigg Guiding in the Green Shed building at the pier who will be happy to recommend their favourite hikes or book you in for a guided walk. They also offer snorkeling and paddleboarding.
If you’d like to know more about the history of the island, you should consider a visit to Croft No. 6 in Cleadale, a museum which will tell you all about past life on Eigg.
After a day of exploring or just enjoying the serenity, you can visit Galmisdale Bay tearoom, or the Rest and Be Thankful teashop for some homemade cake and a well deserved cup of tea or locally brewed beer.
Quite literally a stones throw or short walk from the camping pods at An Laimhrig you can find:
Eigg Adventures – Bike hire and kayaking
Eigg Guiding – Guided walks, paddleboard tours, snorkel tours, kit hire and camping shop
Isle of Eigg Shop – Grocery store and Post Office
Galmisdale Bay Cafe – Cafe, bar and restaurant
Isle of Eigg Craft Shop
Arisaig Marine – Travel to Eigg from Arisaig or take a day trip to Muck or Rum
Caledonian Macbrayne – Travel to Eigg from Mallaig