Eriba Man

  As I've discovered many times over the years, visiting Argyll at this time of year can be very 'hit or miss' as far as the weather, and the midges, are concerned. This trip started with my 50th night of living in my caravan. I chose the Oban C&CC Site which is about 10 miles north of Oban, just outside the village of Barcaldine. I have been on this site many times over the years, and I had a part-seasonal pitch (60 nights) back in 2019. It's a great location for exploring the surrounding area and the wider Argyll region. I was put on Pitch No.5, just a couple of pitches from another Eriba, a more modern Triton than mine. A nice couple who were towing with an EV and had plans to tour a good bit of Scotland. One huge advantage for dog owners is the fantastic forest next door. Miles of way tracked routes. Immediately after entering the forest from the site, there are a very impressive set of waterfalls and gorges as the paths climb. The site itself is built in an old...

This post is about my most recent trip, a 4 nights foray into Argyll, staying at the Oban C&CC site at Barcaldine which is not far from Benderloch on the Oban to Fort William Road. It takes my total for nights in my caravan to 60 for this year.  I had booked this trip a while back, and as the date approached I was really apprehensive due to the weather forecast. I was proved correct! Very little in the way of sunshine and occasional torrential showers, especially overnight. Quite a large chunk of the site was under a few inches of water.  Despite the weather, it was actually a rewarding trip. I prepared for the rain taking extra waterproofs, boots, and towels to dry off the dogs. The rain made walking in the forest next door actually very nice. The waterfall and gorges were in spectacular form.  I was glad I brought my Canopy. A basic sheet style, an Isabella Shadow. Rock solid performance in brisk winds and ...