Urquhart Castle
Drumnadrochit, United Kingdom
A ruined castle on a headland above Loch Ness, blown up in 1692 so Jacobite forces could not use it. Historic Environment Scotland charges entry, and the car park on the A82 fills by late morning in summer.
- Nearest town
- Drumnadrochit, United Kingdom
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 57.3242, -4.4419
- Editor's pick
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. (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
- Loch Ness Bay CampingCampsite2 km from Urquhart CastleTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping Pod HeavenCampsite7 km from Urquhart CastleTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalNo dogsWi-Fi
- Bunchrew Caravan ParkCampsite19 km from Urquhart CastleTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Auchnahillin Holiday ParkMotorhome stopover23 km from Urquhart Castle · 10 pitchesTentsMotorhomesDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Kessock Caravan ParkCampsite24 km from Urquhart CastleTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Ardtower Caravan ParkMotorhome stopover24 km from Urquhart CastleTentsCaravansMotorhomesDrinking waterDogs allowedWi-Fi
All campsites in United Kingdom · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Urquhart Castle?
Urquhart Castle is in Drumnadrochit, United Kingdom, at GPS 57.3242, -4.4419. It is about 21 km from Inverness.
Can you camp near Urquhart Castle?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Loch Ness Bay Camping, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 20 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Urquhart Castle?
Urquhart Castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Loch Ness and the Road to the Isles.
What is there to see near Urquhart Castle?
Places worth a stop nearby: Culloden Battlefield (27 km), Loch an Eilein (41 km), Commando Memorial (56 km) and Corrieshalloch Gorge (59 km).
When is the best time to visit Urquhart Castle?
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)