Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve
Kinlochewe, United Kingdom
Britain’s first national nature reserve, created in 1951 to protect old Caledonian pinewood above Loch Maree. The visitor centre on the A832 and the Glas Leitire car park give access to waymarked woodland and mountain trails.
- Nearest town
- Kinlochewe, United Kingdom
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 57.6130, -5.3080
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.
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Campsites nearby
- Kinlochewe Caravan Club SiteMotorhome stopover1 km from Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve · 61 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Beinn Eighe CampsiteCampsite1 km from Beinn Eighe National Nature ReserveTentsDrinking waterToiletsFree
- Torridon Camp SiteCampsite14 km from Beinn Eighe National Nature ReserveTentsDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Ledgowan Lodge CampsiteMotorhome stopover14 km from Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve · 1 pitchesCaravansMotorhomes
- Shieldaig Camping and CabinsCampsite23 km from Beinn Eighe National Nature ReserveTentsCaravansDogs allowed
- Poolewe Caravan & Camping ClubCampsite24 km from Beinn Eighe National Nature ReserveTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
All campsites in United Kingdom · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve?
Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve is in Kinlochewe, United Kingdom, at GPS 57.6130, -5.3080. It is about 14 km from Torridon.
Can you camp near Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Kinlochewe Caravan Club Site, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 7 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve?
Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Wester Ross: Bealach na Bà, Torridon and Loch Maree.
What is there to see near Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve?
Places worth a stop nearby: Corrieshalloch Gorge (23 km), Bealach na Bà (32 km), Plockton (38 km) and Eilean Donan (40 km).
When is the best time to visit Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve?
Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)