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Co Down, Northern Ireland

Wild Camping

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54.352°N, 5.962°W
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The morning mist rolls in off Strangford Lough, and you wake to the soft calls of curlews drifting across the fields — this is proper Northern Ireland coast-and-country camping.

Wild Camping suits pretty much everyone: families after a straightforward pitch-up, campervan tourers exploring the Mourne coast, caravanners who want simple facilities without the holiday-park bustle. Co Down gives you everything from the Mournes themselves to quiet beaches and market towns, and this site puts you in reach of it all without feeling like you're on a main route. Dogs are welcome but check the current policy when you book. Campfires may be allowed depending on conditions, so ask on arrival.

You've got clean toilets and showers onsite — no frills, but everything you need. The vibe is relaxed and unpretentious, the kind of place where people nod hello and get on with their own trip. It's camping done properly: turn up, pitch where you're told, and spend your days exploring one of Ireland's most underrated corners.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
13°C
Overcast
8 mph
93%
7-Day Outlook
Today
18° / 13°
96%
Thu
16° / 13°
64%
Fri
16° / 11°
57%
Sat
16° / 8°
34%
Sun
19° / 11°
63%
Mon
14° / 10°
51%
Tue
14° / 9°
63%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

39 routes found via OpenStreetMap

Treetop Trail

Winds through woodland with moderate inclines and tree-root obstacles—not suitable for buggies but manageable for steady walkers and older children. Dogs welcome on leads. The route offers elevated forest views and a peaceful canopy walk experience, ideal for spotting wildlife and enjoying dappled shade. Well-maintained by the local council, making it a reliable choice for a family-friendly nature escape in the Mournes foothills.

Walking routeLocal network
0.51 km from campsite
Operator: Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
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Moneynabane Trail

Explores varied terrain around Moneynabane with gentle to moderate inclines through countryside managed by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. Suitable for families with older children who can handle uneven ground, though not ideal for buggies on rougher sections. Dogs welcome on leads. Offers peaceful views of the Mourne landscape away from busier trails, perfect for a shorter outing when you want local scenery without the crowds at main Mourne peaks.

Walking routeLocal network
0.66 km from campsite
Operator: Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
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Dromara Bridleways Walk

Follows bridleways and quiet country lanes through gently rolling farmland around Dromara village in County Down. Mostly flat to gentle inclines with some short climbs, terrain can be muddy after rain. Suitable for older children used to longer walks, but not buggies due to uneven bridleway surfaces. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Offers peaceful countryside views of the Mourne Mountains and a taste of rural Northern Ireland without serious elevation.

Walking route
0.8 km from campsite
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Shortcut to Car Park

Walking routeLocal network
0.81 km from campsite

Viewpoint Trail

Walking routeLocal network
0.94 km from campsite
Operator: Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
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