How much does it cost to stay at Derrybawn Mountain Lodge?

From £37.57 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Derrybawn Mountain Lodge

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 9.3 6 reviews

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Glendalough lakes (added by manager 22 nov 2018)

Side view of bunkhouse (added by manager 06 dec 2023)

Bunkhouse exterior (added by manager 06 dec 2023)

Mountain refuge in the Wicklow Mountains National Park
Five minutes' drive from Glendalough and 40 from Dublin outskirts
A 15-minute drive from the highest pub in Ireland

A mountain lodge on the edge of a scenic mountain range, close to hikes, bikes, stately piles and city streets… all that and it’s eco friendly? If that’s ticking all the right boxes, then hurry along to Derrybawn Mountain Lodge, a five-minute drive from the village of Laragh, high in the Wicklow mountains. The site’s on the edge of the Wicklow Mountains National Park, so expect plenty of hikes and bikes up scenic hills and through pretty vales – Derrybawn's on the old hiking trail from the coast to the monastic settlement at Glendalough. Or take the car out for a spin along the winding road that leads to the mountains’ peaks for spectacular views. And if neither mode of transport appeals? Hire a bike on site to get out on two wheels. For a bit of history, an easy jaunt into Glendalough is a must: it’s a five-minute drive from base, but a day or two should definitely be devoted to walks around the lakes and foothills and a stroll through the medieval monastic settlement that the area is famous for. Once a thirst has been worked up, head to one of the pubs in the small village or back in Laragh for a pint. After days of explores, settle in for quiet evenings back on site: spend some time in the games room before dinner, then get stuck into sizzling up your evening eats in the cooking area.

Site type

Opens 1 January 2026

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
A charge of €10.00 (£8.72) applies for the use of the shower.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

German

Portuguese

Russian

Simplified Chinese

Open from Thu, 1 Jan 2026 to Fri, 31 Dec 2027

Pitch types & availability

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Glendalough Forest bunkhouse

4 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Dimensions: 8.0m width x 10.0m length (26.2ft width x 32.8ft length) Calculated area: 80.0m² (861.1ft²)

4 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Please bring your own bed linen, towels, duvets, pillows and cooking equipment.

Dimensions

8.0m width x 10.0m length (26.2ft width x 32.8ft length) Calculated area: 80.0m² (861.1ft²)

3 rooms

Toilet 1 x Toilet

Dorm 2 x Bunk bed

Bathroom 1 x Shower

Features

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Fridge 1 included, 1 max.

Coffee maker

Dining table and chairs

Gas and electricity included

Kettle

Kitchen corner or kitchenette

Outdoor furniture

Picnic table

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Wood-burning stove

Other restrictions

Bed linen not provided

Extras

Cool box hire (2 max)		€10 (€10) per stay
Dog (1 max)		€10 (€10) per stay
Extra vehicle (1 max)		€10 (€10) per stay
Fridge hire (1 max)		€10 (€10) per stay

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From €44 (€44) 1 night, 2 adults

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Back to basics reset on life. Andrew was a fantastic, interesting and…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	6

Victoria T. Jul 2023

Mountainside Forest Basecamp non-electric forest floor tent pitch

Liked: Back to basics reset on life. Andrew was a fantastic, interesting and knowledgeable host. We felt very welcomed and he was full of top tips for days out and local dining. The site was peaceful and natural in a beautiful national park forest. The local hikes were stunning and the people super friendly. To see my 11 year old skipping with joy and leaving his phone to one side in favour of whittling was a joyful sight.

Disliked: Nothing. If you go there knowing it’s a wild camping experience you won’t be disappointed.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing facilities and stunning remote area, grma!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Katie Q. Jun 2023

Mountainside Forest Basecamp non-electric forest floor tent pitch

Liked: Had such an amazing stay. The isolated location was perfect for our country break from the city! Andrew was an extremely welcoming and helpful host… as we we came quite poorly prepared he told us of lots of hikes, swimming spots and opportunities in the local area. The campsite has its own well and the water was the nicest we’ve ever tasted. We were lucky to be the only people on the campsite and enjoyed a wholesome night by the campfire! We will definitely be returning in the future!

Disliked: The only thing I will say, is if you want to experience Glendalough and Wicklow to its fullest you will need a car.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect if you want wild camping, with basic features of a campsite.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	No rating
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	No rating
Wifi	No rating

Jennifer M. Jun 2023

Mountainside Forest Basecamp non-electric forest floor tent pitch

Liked: Everything! We travelled as a group of x2 families with children. I feel like this is the closest you can get to wild camping, whilst still having the luxury of a guaranteed spot and a toilet! The surroundings are magical with so much to do - walks to Glendalough, swimming in nearby rivers, or just chilling in the beautiful & peaceful camp. If you want to glamp, this is not the best place for that. If you want an authentic camping experience (i.e close to nature), then this is the perfect place. You'll wake up to the sound of birds singing and hens clucking. Andrew was great with the kids, keeping them entertained - teaching them about nature, hunting for fresh eggs. The campsite backs onto the Wicklow way where you can walk directly to Glendalough, with magical views along the way.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quirky - not your average campsite experience!

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	6
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	4

Roy C. Jun 2023

Mountainside Forest Basecamp non-electric forest floor tent pitch

Liked: Eco feel, close to nature, very friendly host and not being on a crowded campsite. Great communication from Andrew

Disliked: Pitch was a bit lumpy (but OK) and felt a bit "random".

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The location was perfect and so close to Glendalough. The host was…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	6
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	4
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Jul 2022

Mountainside Forest Basecamp non-electric forest floor tent pitch

Liked: The location was perfect and so close to Glendalough. The host was brilliant and couldn’t have been more welcoming.

Disliked: The land itself has so much potential would love to see it transformed to what could be an amazing destination stay

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Derrybawn Mountain is a forest floor, nature-based pitch, and has no plans to open a commercial campsite. There is a lovely commercial campsite (400 pitches) in Rathdrum, with excellent facilities. For mountain access, forest experience, and trekking from doorstep, visit us any time.

Friendly informative staff with knowledge of the local area and visitor's attractions.…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Robert H. Mar 2022

Mountainside Forest Basecamp non-electric forest floor tent pitch

Liked: Friendly informative staff with knowledge of the local area and visitor's attractions. Relaxed atmosphere with a Bohemian vibe. Basic facilities but no surprises, all details were available during the booking process.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

Pétanque

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest

Lake and/or mountain

Remote location

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Vineyard

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Derrybawn Mountain Lodge

Old Military Road

Cullentragh Big

Wicklow

Co. Wicklow

Republic of Ireland

A67 PW61

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Dublin GMT (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.99151°N
-6.30997°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

If you’ve not had enough hiking locally, don’t worry – there’s plenty more not far away. Avondale House and Forest Park (15 minutes’ drive), the waterfalls at Devil’s Glen (20 minutes) and Powerscourt Waterfall (half an hour) are all popular picks, and the Bray-Greystones cliff walk is about 40 minutes away. Seaside day without the hike? Brittas Bay beach (35 minutes) has several kilometres of sand and dunes to scramble about in. For a change of activity, aim for Clara Lara Funpark (five minutes) for waterslides, obstacle courses, canoeing and ziplining, or take fishing kit up to Blessington Lakes (35 minutes). Or, to dial the pace down a little, perhaps plan wanders among the plants at Kilmacurragh Botanic Gardens (20 minutes) or Mount Usher Gardens (25 minutes), or take a walk around Vartry Reservoir (15 minutes) to earn yourself a pint at the highest pub in Ireland. Time for some bright lights, big city action? Stop off for pics at Ireland’s answer to the Hollywood sign in, yes, Hollywood (half an hour), then grab a spot at the Carrickmines park and ride (35 minutes) for easy outings to the centre of Dublin by public transport.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Silver Strand	12.7 mi	Sea	Good	Good	Excellent	Good
Brittas Bay North	13 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Brittas Bay South	13 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Greystones South	14.8 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Bray South Promenade	17.1 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

If the reception is closed on arrival, please check in at the Carpark, arrival hub.
Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Changes cannot be made once you have booked.

Extras

A charge of €10.00 (£8.72) applies for the use of the shower.
Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet (afternoon) hours must be respected between 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m..
Quiet hours must be respected between 12 a.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
You'll need an Environment Agency rod licence (you'll need to apply for this beforehand).

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Reception

Reception is closed from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.. No arrivals are permitted between these times.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Swimming in the lake is allowed.

Taxes

Local city/eco tax is included in the rate.

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
No vehicle movement between 12 a.m. and 7 a.m..

Visitors

Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Payment terms

Does Derrybawn Mountain Lodge have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Derrybawn Mountain Lodge dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Derrybawn Mountain Lodge? If you’ve not had enough hiking locally, don’t worry – there’s plenty more not far away. Avondale House and Forest Park (15 minutes’ drive), the waterfalls at Devil’s Glen (20 minutes) and … Read more

When can I check in and check out of Derrybawn Mountain Lodge?

Camping and touring
Arrive:	1 p.m. –	8 p.m.
Depart by:	12 p.m.
On-site accommodation
Arrive:	1 p.m. –	9 p.m.
Depart by:	12:30 p.m.

How much does it cost to stay at Derrybawn Mountain Lodge? From £37.57 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

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