[FULL] Orkney Adventure 2025 | June 18th - 24th 2025

[FULL] Orkney Adventure 2025 | June 18th - 24th 2025
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Point of Ness Campsite, Stromness, Orkney
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 - 12:00 PM
Until: Tuesday, June 24, 2025 - 10:00 AM
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Start: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 - 12:00 PM
End: Tuesday, June 24, 2025 - 10:00 AM
Oldbulldog said:
It’s very late in the day but we enjoyed Goosenargh so much we would be very interested in going on this Orkney trip.
I realise the chances are probably zero but if there is a cancellation in the future then please let us know.
Thanks in advance, Phil & Tracy
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I will add you to the reserves list. Based on previous years you should get a place.
 
Well in need help,,is there any one that is going to this event that can give injections I need to have my Hormone therapy jab on 18th June.. i can bring it with me,before I start looking for a local person.(orkney)
 
Hi Phil, just had a look at Northlink Ferries and tried a dummy booking to see if prices were available yet. Scrabster to Stromness return 18th/24th is £253.80 for a six metre van. Should I book it or are negotiations for a discount still progressing? Sorry to pester but someone said they get full very quickly.

On a separate matter, they ask for van length but there is nowhere to add that you have a bike rack on the back. Does anyone know if I should include it in the overall van length?
 
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Robina said:
Hi Phil, just had a look at Northlink Ferries and tried a dummy booking to see if prices were available yet. Scrabster to Stromness return 18th/24th is £253.80 for a six metre van. Should I book it or are negotiations for a discount still progressing? Sorry to pester but someone said they get full very quickly.

On a separate matter, they ask for van length but there is nowhere to add that you have a bike rack on the back. Does anyone know if I should include it in the overall van length?
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Include it in your overall length as they were measuring vehicles the last time we went.
I would give Phil a little longer to see if he can negotiate with them
 
Robina said:
Hi Phil, just had a look at Northlink Ferries and tried a dummy booking to see if prices were available yet. Scrabster to Stromness return 18th/24th is £253.80 for a six metre van. Should I book it or are negotiations for a discount still progressing? Sorry to pester but someone said they get full very quickly.

On a separate matter, they ask for van length but there is nowhere to add that you have a bike rack on the back. Does anyone know if I should include it in the overall van length?
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It will be the end of March before I know about the discounts, I would wait until then.
 
Admin said:
There are only 5M pitches remaining for people joking the list now.

I am pleased to announce our Orkney Adventure 2025. This will most likely be the last time I run this rally.

This rally will occur at The Point Of Ness Campsite in Stromness between June 18th and 24th of June 2024.

Link to Google Maps showing the campsite

We have the whole campsite booked again for our group (except for four pre-booked pitches) for six nights covering the solstice. The campsite has all the normal facilities.


Pitches

I WILL CONTACT MEMBERS IN THE COMING WEEKS TO DEAL WITH PITCH ALLOCATIONS

Pitches are allocated on a first-on-the-list, first-choice basis.

Reserves must accept the pitch within 7 days of the offer, or I will pass the offer on to the next person on the list!

The pitches have varying lengths from 6m to 9m.

The six grass pitches in the middle of the field are approx 6-7m wide (42m for six vans)

You can only book a pitch if your van will fit in it.


Pitch fees

30 EHU pitches, priced at £108.00 for six nights. (£18 per night)
2 EHU SHORT 5M pitches, priced at £780.00 for six nights. (£13 per night) These are by the gate and cannot take vans bigger than a VW transporter.

11 NON-EHU pitches, priced at £78.00 for six nights. (£13 per night)

You must pay for ALL six nights.


Paying for your pitch

You need to pay your pitch fee by bank transfer into the bank account listed below because I have to pay for the campsite from this bank account. Please do not send the money for your pitch until you have one allocated. As I have to pay for the campsite in advance, you will need to pay for your pitch fee in advance. You will get a full refund if you cancel your booking within 60 days of the rally's start (20th April 2024). If you cancel within 60 days, you will receive a full refund if a reserve takes your place.

Your pitch is only confirmed once you have paid!


Bank details:

Bank Name: Lloyds
Account Name: Motorhomer Ltd
Account Number: 61617860
Sort Code: 30-98-26

Please use your forum username and the word Orkney as the reference. (Admin Orkney)


Ferry travel

Two ferries travel to Orkney from the Scottish mainland.

Scrabster to Stromness, operated by Northlink.
Gills Bay to St Margraet's Hope, operated by Pentland Ferries

I cannot tell you the prices for June 2025 as they still need to be listed on their websites.

We have received a 50% discount on passenger and vehicle travel from Northlink Ferries on past rallies, and I will apply again, but I cannot guarantee we will get a discount.


Arriving at the campsite
You can arrive from 2 pm on Wednesday, 198h June 2025.
I will be there to get you parked up and explain the facilities.


Leaving the campsite

You must vacate the campsite (not just your pitch) by 10 am on Tuesday 24th June 2025.
If you need water, grey waste disposal, or the Elsan, do this as early as possible, as lots of people will probably be trying to use these services closer to 10 am!


If you have any questions, please ask.
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Hi Phil I am having to pull out of the Orkney rally. This is due to ill health, sorry for messing you about but a big thanks for all your hard work. Mish
 
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