A great campsite, if you don't mind Midge's (Red Squirrel Campsite (Glencoe))

Member Name: chumpster69

Product:	Red Squirrel Campsite (Glencoe)
Date:	12/06/02 (1645 review reads)
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Advantages: Views are beautiful, Rough Camping without the Rough

Disadvantages: Hot shower costs 50p, Lots of Midge's

Nestled in a valley with five mountains surrounding it, Red Squirrel is just about as close to camping rough as it gets... without camping rough.

The beauty is that there are no fixed plots, and you're free to pitch up pretty much wherever you like.

Personally, I don't fancy the idea of camping rough, and prefer the relative security that's offered by an established site. On the other hand, I don't want to pitch up on a big, flat field where everyone has their little plot. Red Squirrel provides a very happy medium.

Rivers are a big favourite of mine, and there's a lovely one that runs alongside the camp site. I'm also a big fan of a nice campfire, and happily these are tolerated, though only on spots where previous fires have been lit.

In terms of facilities, it's a little basic. There are six toilets for the fellas, and a similar number for the ladies, but only four showers to serve the entire camp site. What's more, you've got to fork out 50p if you want a hot shower. Your 50p goes a fair distance though, getting you about 15 minutes of piping hot water.
There are also provisions for dishwashing, and I believe there are laundry facilities, but I never made use of them (which isn't to say I smell - I just brought lots of clothes).

On arrival, you'll see a sign, making it quite clear that this is a place for peace and quiet, and not blaring music and singing around the campfire into the wee small hours - Silence is requested between 11pm and 7am.

The only big downside about Red Squirrel, and it's a fairly significant one, is the midgey problem. They come down in numbers, and woe betide anyone who doesn't have repellant. Stock up before you go - that's my advice. Or pop into Glen Coe village Spar, where they keep an ample supply of sprays, roll-ons and sticks.

On my last visit, my neighbours could see that I was fighting a losing battle wi
th the little critters, and were good enough to give me a citronella stick, which burns like a joss stick - recommended, as is the camp site.

**Additional**
You know, it's strange - this campsite seems to be more popular, or perhaps infamous, than I realised. Glen Coe came up in a couple of conversations with people I was introduced to, and all I can say is that Glen Coe, and Red Squirrel seem to be synonymous with one another.

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