First, walk to the harbour. It’s a ten-minute stroll down a wooded path, and you’ll feel like a hobbit entering the Shire. The Stonehaven outdoor pool is right there—yes, an open-air seawater pool that’s been around since the 1930s. You can see it from the cliff path, all blue and shimmering, and if it’s a warm day, you’ll be tempted. I was tempted. I didn’t go in because I’m a coward, but you do you.
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Then, get fish and chips from The Bay chippy. No, not the one nearest the campsite—the one down by the harbour, where the queue is always twenty minutes long. It’s worth it. The batter is lighter than a politician’s promise, and the chips are the sort that make you close your eyes and sigh. Pro tip: eat them on the bench overlooking the beach, not in your van, unless you want crumbs in every crevice for the next three days.
The Facilities: Let’s Talk About the Toilets, Shall We?
I’m not one to gush about a shower block, but this one is spotless. Heated floors, private cubicles, and a hairdryer that actually works. The washing-up area has double sinks and free hot water—which, if you’ve ever tried to scrub a greasy pan with cold water, you know is a luxury. And yes, there’s a laundry room with industrial-sized machines that won’t eat your socks. It’s all very civilised, like a boutique hotel that forgot to put a roof over your bed.
One weird thing: the recycling station is incredibly well-organised. I spent five minutes sorting my glass into green and clear bottles because I felt judged by the diagrams. Thanks, warden with the clipboard. But honestly, it’s refreshing to see a campsite that actually gives a hoot about the planet.
Stonehaven Queen Elizabeth Park Campsite | The Caravan Club
