• The camping 'Lodochny Ruchey' with 3 cottages is surrounded by forests and beaches on the south Tersky Coast of Kola Peninsula. An Amethyst mine and Varzuga with the beautiful wooden church are close.
  • The camping 'Lodochny Ruchey' with 3 cottages is surrounded by forests and beaches on the south Tersky Coast of Kola Peninsula. An Amethyst mine and Varzuga with the beautiful wooden church are close.
  • The camping 'Lodochny Ruchey' with 3 cottages is surrounded by forests and beaches on the south Tersky Coast of Kola Peninsula. An Amethyst mine and Varzuga with the beautiful wooden church are close.
  • The camping 'Lodochny Ruchey' with 3 cottages is surrounded by forests and beaches on the south Tersky Coast of Kola Peninsula. An Amethyst mine and Varzuga with the beautiful wooden church are close.
  • The camping 'Lodochny Ruchey' with 3 cottages is surrounded by forests and beaches on the south Tersky Coast of Kola Peninsula. An Amethyst mine and Varzuga with the beautiful wooden church are close.
  • The camping 'Lodochny Ruchey' with 3 cottages is surrounded by forests and beaches on the south Tersky Coast of Kola Peninsula. An Amethyst mine and Varzuga with the beautiful wooden church are close.
  • The camping 'Lodochny Ruchey' with 3 cottages is surrounded by forests and beaches on the south Tersky Coast of Kola Peninsula. An Amethyst mine and Varzuga with the beautiful wooden church are close.
  • The camping 'Lodochny Ruchey' with 3 cottages is surrounded by forests and beaches on the south Tersky Coast of Kola Peninsula. An Amethyst mine and Varzuga with the beautiful wooden church are close.
  • The camping 'Lodochny Ruchey' with 3 cottages is surrounded by forests and beaches on the south Tersky Coast of Kola Peninsula. An Amethyst mine and Varzuga with the beautiful wooden church are close.
  • The camping 'Lodochny Ruchey' with 3 cottages is surrounded by forests and beaches on the south Tersky Coast of Kola Peninsula. An Amethyst mine and Varzuga with the beautiful wooden church are close.
  • The camping 'Lodochny Ruchey' with 3 cottages is surrounded by forests and beaches on the south Tersky Coast of Kola Peninsula. An Amethyst mine and Varzuga with the beautiful wooden church are close.
  • The camping 'Lodochny Ruchey' with 3 cottages is surrounded by forests and beaches on the south Tersky Coast of Kola Peninsula. An Amethyst mine and Varzuga with the beautiful wooden church are close.
  • The camping 'Lodochny Ruchey' with 3 cottages is surrounded by forests and beaches on the south Tersky Coast of Kola Peninsula. An Amethyst mine and Varzuga with the beautiful wooden church are close.
  • The camping 'Lodochny Ruchey' with 3 cottages is surrounded by forests and beaches on the south Tersky Coast of Kola Peninsula. An Amethyst mine and Varzuga with the beautiful wooden church are close.
  • The camping 'Lodochny Ruchey' with 3 cottages is surrounded by forests and beaches on the south Tersky Coast of Kola Peninsula. An Amethyst mine and Varzuga with the beautiful wooden church are close.
  • The camping 'Lodochny Ruchey' with 3 cottages is surrounded by forests and beaches on the south Tersky Coast of Kola Peninsula. An Amethyst mine and Varzuga with the beautiful wooden church are close.
  • The camping 'Lodochny Ruchey' with 3 cottages is surrounded by forests and beaches on the south Tersky Coast of Kola Peninsula. An Amethyst mine and Varzuga with the beautiful wooden church are close.
  • The camping 'Lodochny Ruchey' with 3 cottages is surrounded by forests and beaches on the south Tersky Coast of Kola Peninsula. An Amethyst mine and Varzuga with the beautiful wooden church are close.
  • The camping 'Lodochny Ruchey' with 3 cottages is surrounded by forests and beaches on the south Tersky Coast of Kola Peninsula. An Amethyst mine and Varzuga with the beautiful wooden church are close.
  • The camping 'Lodochny Ruchey' with 3 cottages is surrounded by forests and beaches on the south Tersky Coast of Kola Peninsula. An Amethyst mine and Varzuga with the beautiful wooden church are close.
  • The camping 'Lodochny Ruchey' with 3 cottages is surrounded by forests and beaches on the south Tersky Coast of Kola Peninsula. An Amethyst mine and Varzuga with the beautiful wooden church are close.
  • The camping 'Lodochny Ruchey' with 3 cottages is surrounded by forests and beaches on the south Tersky Coast of Kola Peninsula. An Amethyst mine and Varzuga with the beautiful wooden church are close.
  • The camping 'Lodochny Ruchey' with 3 cottages is surrounded by forests and beaches on the south Tersky Coast of Kola Peninsula. An Amethyst mine and Varzuga with the beautiful wooden church are close.
  • The camping 'Lodochny Ruchey' with 3 cottages is surrounded by forests and beaches on the south Tersky Coast of Kola Peninsula. An Amethyst mine and Varzuga with the beautiful wooden church are close.
  • The camping 'Lodochny Ruchey' with 3 cottages is surrounded by forests and beaches on the south Tersky Coast of Kola Peninsula. An Amethyst mine and Varzuga with the beautiful wooden church are close.

Camping/cottages "Lodochny Ruchey"

If you are looking for a quiet place for being out of the hassle and bustle from everyday then the camping and cottages Lodochny Ruchey is an option for you. It is located right on the shore of the White Sea beside a small stream named; Lodochny Ruchey. The location of the Lodochny Ruchey is amazing beautiful and consists of two plateau’s formed during the Ice age.

On the upper part are 3 cottages; 2 for 4 persons and 1 for 6 persons. There is a fire place and two big tables (one is under a roof). The camping has a small wooden house with separate cabins (with sink and toilet) for women and man.

On the lower part are camping places for cars with tents or campers, a summerhouse, a fireplace, table and a sauna house.

There is no electricity, but there are mobile networks (they are not stable, depends on weather conditions). Drinking water is from a small nature pond with sweet and clear water.

You are surrounded by pure nature, virgin forests on the background and the open sea in front of you. The ground is like carpet overgrown with berry bushes, numerous of flowers and juniper.

Lodochny Ruchey and neighbourhood

There is no civilization in the neighbourhood. The closest village is 20 km far. Kashkarantsy village is 20 km west from Lodochny and Varzuga 20 km to the east.

Every evening you fall asleep with tender sound of waves and every morning you are woken up by the scream of seagulls above blue water and the twitter of forest birds outside your window. You spend your time mostly outside because of the stable and sunny weather micro climate. See possibile activities below. You can pan-fry the catch of the day and enjoy the taste of nature sitting around the cosy fire looking to the sea.

It is easy to see wild animals like hairs, foxes, bears, especially if to go to watch them during an ebb-tide at night (nights are the same light as a days). Sea eagles and owls are possible to watch too. There is the famous Amethyst ex-mine on another side of Lodochny Spring where you can go to find your luck "Amethyst" stone.

Enjoy your second home on the Kola!!

Info about location

Facilities

  • Two 4-person 1-room cottages with two bunk beds, table, sink and wood stove – EUR 60 per day per cottage
  • One 6-person 3-room cottage: two sleeping rooms, a sitting room with table and benches, sink, wood stove, 12V LED lighting – EUR 120 per day
  • Place on the camping part close to the sandy beach – EUR 15 per person per day.
  • All cottages have a wood stove, a kitchen table and sink.
  • Sauna – to make it ready by yourself
  • Outside fire-place with a table and benches under roof
  • Summerhouse for enjoying the panoramic view on White Sea.
  • Toilet house with sinks and 2 eco-toilets (dry principle)
  • Tools like; pales, awks, splitting awks, pots and pans a.s.o
  • Barn for fire wood (for fire place and sauna

Transport

  • There is no public transport connection to the village.
  • Transfers from railway station Kandalaksha on request
  • Taxi transfers from any city to the camping on request
  • Airport transfers from Murmansk or Khibiny airport on request

Activities

  • Hike to the rest of old Amethyst mine (close to Cape Ship) and search for Amethyst minerals (3 km)
  • Fishing in Lodochny River, only in early summer 50 meter
  • Fishing in the White Sea, only in summer and autumn, (inflatable) boat is necessary (50 meter)
  • Off-road safari to old village Kuzomen (20 km)
  • Mushrooms and berries picking (late summer and autumn)
  • Bird and bear watching

Sightseeing

  • Sightseeing Varzuga (20 km)
  • The old wooden Uspenskaya Church (1684) in Varzuga (20 km)
  • The sea dwellers and lighthouse of village Kashkarantsy (20 km)
  • The Chapel of unknown monk (15 km)
  • Off-road daytrip to Kuzomen, where all roads ends! (60 km)
  • "Cape Ship", rock standing in the sea and the rests of old Amethyst mine (3 km)

Museums

  • On the other side of river in Varzuga is a small historical museum

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What to do:

  • Varzuga village:
    • Hospitality in guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight.
    • Sauna for groups in guesthouse.
    • To visit the wooden Uspenkaya Church dated from 1674.
    • A hike to the Holy springs in the forest behind Varzuga village (4 km). A local guide to show way to the Springs.
    • Possibility to go salmon fishing in Varzuga river on your own. A ferryman can bring you to a good fishing spot.
    • Fishing license “Catch – Release”.
    • Rental fishing equipment.
    • Possibility to go professional salmon fishing at sport fishing camp: Sobachy Porog. A full day fishing with guide service incl. lunch and dinner.
  • Umba Pomor village:
    • Hospitality in guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight.
    • Sauna for groups in guesthouse.
    • Excursion in Museum of History and work shops in Umba village for groups up to 10 persons.
    • Entrance ticket to the Museum of History.
    • Folk concert of local sea dwellers for groups.
    • Permit for visiting Umba village.
    • A full day Atlantic salmon fishing at professional fishing camp: Umba Lodge. Includes guide service, lunch and dinner.
  • Kandalaksha:
    • Boat excursion to "Babylon Labyrinth", a stone structure of archaeological interest
    • Traditional shashlyk meal

Location Lodochny

Address: Umba - Varzuga road, km-marker: 120, Varzuga rayon.

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