Friels Bar Restaurant

The crackle of conversation drifts from the bar as evening light spills across the Sperrins, painting these ancient hills in shades of amber and heather. At Friels Bar Restaurant, pitches nestle in the working heart of Co Londonderry's uplands, where farmland meets wild moorland and the air carries that distinctive peaty freshness of Northern Ireland's high country.

This is camping for sociable souls who appreciate a proper pint and home cooking within easy reach of their tent or tourer. The Sperrins remain gloriously undiscovered compared to busier tourist trails, offering empty walking routes, hidden valleys, and that rare commodity of genuine local welcome. You're perfectly positioned between Derry-Londonderry's walled city and the Causeway Coast, yet removed enough to feel the peace of rural Ulster.

Facilities cover the essentials with toilets and showers serving tent, campervan, and caravan pitches. The real draw here is the craic—that uniquely Irish blend of warmth, wit, and hospitality. Check campfire policies on arrival if you're keen to gather round the flames. It's unpretentious, traditional camping with a proper Irish welcome at its core.