Where are the most remote camping spots in the Highlands? (feddit.uk)

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I understand there's a right to camp in most places in the highlands, as long as you leave no trace and don't cause a disturbance. My partner and I want to go camping in the Highlands for a weekend, but we have an idea to go somewhere completely remote where there are no other people at all. So it will just be us and the hills and no disturbances. So obviously not campsites, but accessible areas where we could just set down and pitch a tent. We don't mind if we have to hike a little to find a good spot away from roads.

I understand there's a slight paradox that the most unpopulated place may attract more people to come there, making it not so quiet. But I'm looking for a spot with the lowest probability of being disturbed or seeing others. I've been browsing the map and have some ideas, but just wondering if anyone else has done something similar.

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[-] Dagwood222@lemm.ee 8 points 1 month ago

I suggest you go the other way.

Any place you pick that's open to the public risks other people showing up. I'd look for a private place where the owners will assure you privacy.

If privacy is your goal, that's what I'd do.

Sorry if off topic.

[-] Robbo@feddit.uk 7 points 1 month ago

I never really thought of being able to rent a piece of private land. If we can do that it sounds ideal.

This page mentions "Private camping pitches" where "you’re guaranteed to be the only ones there" - perfect! I'll look into that. Thanks for the suggestion.

[-] Dagwood222@lemm.ee 1 points 1 month ago

Enjoy!

[-] Emperor@feddit.uk 3 points 1 month ago

If you head up Ullapool way it gets very empty between there and Cape Wrath. If you walk along the coast you'll often stumble across seals sunning themselves who just ignore you as they see so few people. It's also otherworldly - they used it for the witch planet in Ahsoka.