We got KICKED OUT the campsite! (And found the BEST parkup!)

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On any given motorhome tour, you're going to have issues. Some are silly niggles, some are frustrating and some are huge problems (try to avoid those!)
Whilst we didn't have a huge problem (thankfully!), getting kicked out of a campsite on the NC500 (after being told I could stay) and forced to drive the motorhome in storm-force winds was definitely a challenge for my confidence! I was pretty scared as I headed out, especially as this stretch of the North Coast 500 is quite exposed and the roads are pretty small, especially if you're driving a motorhome!
Thankfully, it ended with me finding one of my favourite motorhome park-ups of the entire NC500 route! Such a great stopover- would definitely use it again.
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Thanks for watching!

[@stewartquick4125]

We stopped at Sango Sands for one night in June and had no problems at all. Staff were helpful too. Would not hesitate to revisit again when we're return.

[@lindafielding6733]

That campsite is in a great location, but the facilities are basic for the price they charge. They’ve put in more pitches but have not upgraded the shower block despite the extra revenues. I’d recommend people avoid staying there

[@savingelectric]

What a contrast, one campsite was mean and the other free and easy! We're going there this year and will follow your tips, thanks for sharing, enjoy Canada, very friendly people!! You won't be asked to leave 🙂

[@WanderingBird]

I LOVE Canada! May never come back 😬

[@aprildangelo7457]

Made a note as we hope to be up that way this, thanks for info.

[@wanderinwilds]

How rude of them in the site, they could have maybe offered you to drive somewhere else on the site to pack your van away. No wonder it left a sour taste real shame 😢 loved the salmon jumping and that site with the electric and waste empty was brill !! Brave lady driving in all that bad weather, I hate the high winds they scare me!! Mark’s always calm as a cucumber but not me !! 😅😂 great scenery and great Vlog xxx

[@OurWedding2012]

Great video, thanks. We live in Scotland and not been to these places, thanks for highlighting them.

[@WanderingBird]

Lucky you! You need to go- you live in a stunning part of the world

[@naomiobrien3136]

Ah that was such a shame, sending you off in a storm but hey ho you did well in the end with you new park up 💞 stay safe

[@44buddhist]

I love watching you and the coit game in the woods was hilarious. Thanks for a brilliant vlog

[@WanderingBird]

Glad you enjoyed it!! I need to practice before I go back

[@majewskimusic]

Thanks, 😊

[@kevindixon3363]

Great video as usual. Im doing the NC500 in April and cant wait, will be a lot of driving as headind up from Portsmouth but im sure it will be worth every mile.

[@andrewjohnston1963]

Book campsites in advance - it gets very busy especially on the west coast section... If you have time take the ferry to the Orkney Islands - far more interesting than the NC500 actually!!

[@oldbootneck]

In my opinion, if you're doing the complete NC500 route I would do it anti-clockwise as the east side is a bit disappointing compared to the west. Only my opinion of course.

[@andrewgent9334]

2-3 day drive from Portsmouth (Waterlooville). My advice is leave around 2:30 am and get the bulk of the miles out of the way. I think it's 1600 miles in all. We did 1800 with a bit of running around and Skye. Strangest thing, bumped into a lad in Thurso campsite who lives in my road! As others say, book in advance. It's well crowded with people not knowing what they are doing too.

[@roberthardy2013]

They definitely broke their contract at that place! It looks great out there, he said, on oxygen, waiting for the blood thinners to kick in. I would love to be there, thanks for taking me!

[@lindajames7083]

Love your adventures, thanks ❤❤

[@jimmyjohnstone5878]

That campsite has a reputation for bad customer service. They know they have a great location with good facilities and seem to think that as they are always booked up, they don't need to put any effort in. I would never use them again.

[@l33jcm]

Thanks Kat! Wot an adventure!

[@WanderingBird]

It really was!

[@stephdow29]

We stayed there later in the year than you and the guy has complete lack of PR skills! Wasn't a good vibe I got either which is a shame because the site location is stunning. There must be other folk they treat this way, it's just not seen by loads of folk on KZbin! They've totally shot themselves in the foot there...! (But thanks for being honest and having the balls to call them out!) Unfortunately, I think the demand outstrips supply up there since the NC500 has been promoted, so it will be packed most of the summer, but absolutely no need for rudeness!! We will also be looking for an alternative next time!!! They seem to have made recent upgrades to the site but we still had to wait 20 mins for 5 other vans to do greywater disposal and get water on board...we went during low season, I imagine high season is absolutely MENTAL and I can see how the locals would get TOTALLY cheesed off with so many visitors and single track roads. Xx

[@carlshirley]

I went to Sango Sands Easter ‘17 and I could park for free! Optional ehu £8. The falls looked a great parkup, thanks.

[@daveygal1]

Love it 👍❤️ btw, love the icon pic 😍

[@carolynhaywood7701]

Lovely video thanks.

[@WanderingBird]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@derekdonohoe1861]

Was going to stay in Sango Sands but not now, thanks

[@sharonc091]

Great video and very good scenery

[@kevinmcquade2154]

Name and shame the campsite particularly as the locals seem to be unwelcoming recently!

[@andrewjohnston1963]

We went to Sango Sands two summers ago and got a very rude response from receptionist - "no we are fully booked, can't you read the sign?" OK so there was a sign but I just thought I'd check. I will never go there again. NC500 is great until you hit the west coast and then it is awful. Much better to 'stay north' - wish we had extended our stay on Orkney Islands instead - far nicer and friendlier than the west.

[@ScottishVanTrips]

Awesome trip, shame about Sango Sands, shin looked amazing.

[@wheelersinthewild]

Very bad of that campsite to shove you off like that, expecting you to go immediately as well, no people skills or patience! Great second stop and free as well, good to know. I’d of been rubbish as the hoop game as well, without holding a camera. Hope Mr WB is ok, will you always be travelling on your own now.

[@WanderingBird]

I have no idea! I hope not but we’ll see. It is kinda nice having all that extra room in the bed 😬😂

[@davidlucas6837]

Just looking on the Sango Sands website to check out their booking conditions. Seems they are closed until March?! Unless of course the trip was before they closed in October? Maybe it wasn't that site you got asked to leave?

[@WanderingBird]

?? Pretty sure I know the site! And also pretty sure I said it was the 30th September…

[@robroyabz]

What music is it you use in the background as this is so good. Love the clips

[@johnhanlon1045]

Why did you leave before you were booked in too ????????

[@michaelbamber7473]

Greatvto watch were is this park up please

[@petertickner6034]

Completely out of order on a number of counts: a contract is a contract, written or otherwise and they simply broke it, - so any and all of their claims are invalid, and secondly they required you to do something that is unsafe - driving a van onto the road when it is not suitably prepared, and thirdly they required you to drive into unsafe conditions that were the reason for the original contract. We do all need to know where this place is so that we are not put into such an unsafe situation..... not everyone has the (personal and other) resources that you have.

[@WanderingBird]

The campsite is the one I started in at the beginning of the video. Not sure what resources you think I have that make me immune to such things 🤷‍♀️

[@deborahbarhamsmith4737]

Which campsite - I'm trying to work it out... you were doing the route clockwise, weren't you?? Do share - I'm just booking.

[@WanderingBird]

The one I was in at beginning of the video

[@cooperization]

Sango a very scenic site,but pretty basic.And in those winds you wouldn't to be parked next to the cliffs!1--I know i've done it--lol---Great Vlogs.

[@WanderingBird]

Oh, we were there when it hit 60mph!! Scary stuff 😬

[@Crusty_Camper]

You are showing the difference between how Scotland welcomes van users and how many English locations put up barriers to stop you.

[@elliotedge4307]

Not watched your channel for a bit how come your on ya own ? love the new vids x

[@WanderingBird]

Coz Mr WB got rushed into hospital with pneumonia & COPD last year & decided not to travel for a while.

[@schofield4836]

You can never get something for nothing when it comes to business, unless something in it for them in longer run.

[@stuartnoyes2615]

Has Mr and Mrs wb parted?

[@WanderingBird]

Nope. He’s just not travelling much while he recovers.

[@carolinewatson199]

Name and shame for kicking you out early

I’d have said no. You gave me permission. I will gather my stuff, but I will be 20 minutes.

[@WanderingBird]

I probably was about 20 minutes anyway. 5 minutes to pack, 15 minutes of swearing and huffing 😬

[@justbrowsing8482]

Lol @ hoop game. Great video as always 😊. EDIT: fIrst comment Whoo!! 😂😂

[@WanderingBird]

I’m so bad at it 🫣

[@annoneill4169]

They should know better & should not have asked you to leave. Greed & bad manners. You should spread the word on who they are.

[@davewhittles]

nice scenery miserable weather

[@theyorkshireladyoyo]

U must be too loud if u got kicked out

[@WanderingBird]

Story of my life

[@janettetaylor8760]

Name and shame campsite for treatment they gave u after that.

[@volt8684]

Review them everywhere and ruin their livelihood