Coleraine Camping: Best Campsites Near Coleraine, County Londonderry

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Port nan Gael Campsite

43 units · Motorhomes, Tents2 acres · Pennyghael, Scotland

A lochside campsite on the Isle of Mull

Runach Arainn Glamping

3 units · Glamping1 acre · Kilmory, Scotland

A three-yurt luxury glamping site on the Isle of Arran, steps away from the beach

The Charcoal Huts - Isle of Bute

2 units · Glamping8 acres · Scotland

Our Huts are located within the Moss Wood area of Bute Forest - a mixed birch and alder wood that extends up the hillside to the west of the A886 that connects the Rhubodach Ferry to Port Bannatyne and Rothesay. Moss Wood has a range of facilities. Park on the shore-side where the coast can be enjoyed or at the main entrance, and take a walk up through Moss Wood along the Poetry Trail. A steep walk in places, the Poetry Trail is a loop punctuated with places to stop and read, to stop and think. Read nature poetry from throughout the ages, stop at the Blether Stane, or taking the spur to the Viewing Point back south across the Kyles. Moss Wood connects to the West Island Way – take the Poetry Trail and the spur to the Viewing Point – and then take the Stag’s Trod further up (steeply) till you reach the West Island Way. From there, head south towards Port Bannatyne or north along the boundary of the Community Forest. From the viewing point, you can also explore interesting heritage features such as the old WW2 bunker, kayak shelter, Balnakailly settlement, and the SSSI oak woodland.

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Laurelbank Farm

2 units · Tents7 acres · County Down, Ulster NI

Laurelbank Farm is a 7-acre organic smallholding in Co. Down. Our vision is to reconnect people to the land, and to nourish and empower people through farming and feasting. Our mission is to create an inspiring and thriving small-scale regenerative, organic farm. We commit: To be responsible and responsive to the needs of people. To keep our farm at a human scale and accessible to people. To foster community connections through education, knowledge, and sharing experiences together. We run a Community Supported Agriculture Scheme called Farm and Feast and periodically teach growing, brewing and cooking workshops. Our home is an early 19th Century farmhouse just outside Saintfield in County Down. We grow lots of vegetables, herbs, fruit and edible flowers in our kitchen garden, lower field beds and in our new polytunnel. We have a small bantam chicken called Georgia who you will come across wandering around the gardens! On arrival feel free to pitch your tent on the pitch you have booked. (There’s no formal checking in process.) Pitch one and two are both signposted, as are the toilets. You can light a fire within the fire pit at your camp site. The closest places to buy firewood are the garage at The Temple roundabout or Vivo in Saintfield. When you are settled, wander around the garden and farm to see what is growing. Take a walk to our willow patch, or have a peek inside the polytunnel. We are a working farm so sometimes not all areas will be available, but we are happy for you to explore the areas not in use. Two mornings per week we run volunteering sessions. You are welcome to join us in harvesting vegetables, sowing seeds, weeding and whatever other activities we have planned. Just book your spot via our website – theedibleflower.com - there’s always a tasty bite to eat after the work is done! Picnic tables are available in the courtyard area, which you can use. There is also an outside hot and cold tap with a small sink. We have two newly renovated toilets just off the main courtyard, one is wheelchair accessible. We do not have a shower block, but we do a solar shower which you are welcome to use - (a bag of water that heats up in the sun, and you then hook up on a tree). This is located in the Cow Byre, in the grey locker, along with a few other supplies you may borrow - boardgames / books etc. The Cow Byre is also home to our Farm Shop. Depending on the time of year, it is stocked with seasonal vegetables, jams and preserves and our cookbook! I may not be around when you arrive, but hopefully I’ll see you at some point during your stay - I’m often knee-deep in vegetables somewhere! Please drop me a message via Hipcamp messenger should you have any queries. I hope to see you soon! Jo Where we are: We are located only twenty-five minutes drive to Belfast (10 miles) and thirty minutes to Newcastle (15 miles) and the Mourne Mountains. If you are a Game of Thrones fan it is thirty minutes drive (13 miles) to Castle Ward (the filming location for Winterfell). We are also close to a number of wedding venues, including Larchfield Estate, The Carriage Rooms at Montalto and Finnebrogue Woods.

Oystercatcher Caravan

1 unit · Glamping6 acres · Newton Stewart, Galloway

The caravan is on the family run Monreith Sands Holiday Park with a great location on the beautiful Galloway coast. Sandy beaches are only a few 100m away. The generally calm waters of Luce Bay are great for swimming or kayaking . Nearby is a golf course plus historic sites & formal gardens. Although the Galloway Forest is know for being a Dark Sky Park and great for stargazing, the whole Machars peninsular is very dark. The Galloway Astronomy Centre (01988 500594) gives stargazing tours. An information pack of places to visit and eat is provided.

Campsites near Coleraine guide

Overview

Coleraine is a solid starting point for exploring the Causeway Coast with easy access to the seaside towns of Portstewart and Portrush, as well as the 11-kilometre-long Benone Strand and Downhill Beach. From here, the Giant’s Causeway and Dunluce Castle are within easy reach, and further afield along the coast from Ballycastle are the nine Glens of Antrim. You can also take a ferry across to Inishowen in County Donegal, or find plenty of camping and holiday parks on the coast and around Portstewart and Portrush.

Where to go

Portrush and Portstewart

Both 10 minutes’ drive from Coleraine, these are two typical seaside resort towns with a holiday feel in summer. Walk the golden stands, explore the dunes, or take to the waves. Both have plenty of camping options—check out area holiday parks for everything from tent pitches to geodomes.

Causeway Coastal Route

The Causeway Coastal Route is considered one of the world’s most scenic drives. Highlights along the way include the unique rock formations at the Giant’s Causeway, the cliff-top ruins of Dunluce Castle, and Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge. The nine glens of Antrim start from Ballycastle, with forest parks and waterfalls, plus heritage villages like Cushendall and Cushendun on the coastal side.

Inishowen, Donegal

Take in the golden sands of the 10-kilometre-long Benone Strand, then drive to Magilligan Point to hop on a ferry across Lough Foyle to Greencastle and explore Donegal’s Inishowen Peninsula and its beaches. Head to Malin Head, Ireland’s most northerly point, for serene coastal walks.

Derry

The city of Derry (or Londonderry) is set on the River Foyle and its 1.6-km-long walls are some of the best preserved in Europe—take a tour to learn about the bastions, gateways, and ramparts. The impressive 1633 St. Columb’s Cathedral is full of stories, while the stained glass windows at the Guildhall capture some of the city’s history.

When to go

The best weather is usually from May to September, a time that draws crowds and tour busses to seaside towns, as well as to the Giant’s Causeway. Campsites can get busy, so advance planning is recommended. Weather can change at short notice so always be prepared for rain.

Know before you go

Many campsites are seasonal, so check dates in advance.
Campsites can get busy and many require advance bookings for weekends, bank holidays, and all of July and August.
Campsites can close and ferries can be cancelled in storms.