Travel Responsibly in Lochaber
Campervan Code of Practice
A few simple, welcoming habits keep Lochaber a great place to visit — and help protect the communities and landscapes that make it special.
Plan ahead and avoid pressure hotspots
Know your overnight stop before you arrive. Spreading visits eases pressure on the busiest, most fragile places.
Stay only where overnight parking is clearly permitted
Choose campsites, official stopovers and pub or farm stops. If permission isn't clear, it isn't a stop.
Leave no trace
Take everything with you. Never leave litter, food waste or anything behind — leave each place better than you found it.
Keep noise low
Sound carries in quiet glens. Be considerate with generators, music and late arrivals.
Respect homes, working land and local access
These are people's homes and livelihoods. Don't block gates, passing places, tracks or driveways.
Use toilets and waste facilities properly
Use proper service points for grey and black water. Never empty waste into drains, burns or verges.
Be ready for changing weather and limited signal
Highland weather turns fast and mobile signal can vanish. Carry essentials and a backup plan.
Support local businesses where you stay
Spending locally is the simplest way to make your visit a benefit to the community that hosts you.
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"Pre-planned, approved overnight options help visitors enjoy the Highlands while reducing pressure on communities and fragile places."
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