Down to Earth Camping
No availability at present on Pitchup.com 
- Almost-wild camping at a small family-run Co. Antrim site
- Carrickfergus Castle and Gobbins Cliff Path within 15 minutes' drive
- Firepit and communal shelter on site; farm shop half an hour's walk
Site type
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This site has no on-site shower facilities.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- Please note that the campsite is a few hundred meters up the hill away from the designated car park, which means it may not be suitable for guests with mobility difficulties.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
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Non-electric gravel and earth tent pitch (large)
8 people maximum 
No dogs allowed
Ground type: Gravel and earth
Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 4.0m depth (19.7ft width x 13.1ft depth) Calculated area: 24.0m² (258.3ft²)
Arrival days No availability on our site
The Den yurt
6 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Dimensions: 4.0m width x 4.0m length (13.1ft width x 13.1ft length) Calculated area: 16.0m² (172.2ft²)
Arrival days No availability on our site
Reviews
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Friendly, fun and off the beaten track
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The Den yurt
Liked: We loved down to earth camping', such a unique experience. It was well thought out and had enough amenities to help us out when required.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
No dogs allowed
Pop-up campsite
Campfires 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
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
Local produce
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
No dogs allowed
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Forest
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
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
Type
Pop-up campsite
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Touring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitches
Location
Down to Earth Camping
32 Ballyhone Road
Glenoe
Larne
Co. Antrim
Northern Ireland
BT40 3LL
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
54.78972°N
-5.80073°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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Brown`S Bay | 4.6 mi | Sea | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Ballygally | 7.9 mi | Sea | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Helen`S Bay | 8.4 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Crawfordsburn | 8.8 mi | Sea | Excellent | Good | Good | Good |
| Ballyholme | 10.5 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | Poor |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Belfast Castle 11.6 mi
Belfast City Hall 14.3 mi
Harland And Wolff Shipyard 14.5 mi
Grand Opera House 14.7 mi
National Trust
Patterson's Spade Mill 11.5 mi
The Crown Bar 14.5 mi
Mount Stewart House, Garden and Temple of the Winds 18 mi
Rowallane Garden 23.7 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
LARNE LOUGH ISLANDS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 01/01/1998) 2.5 mi
BELFAST LOUGH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 10/10/2003) 10.9 mi
PORTMORE LOUGH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 19/08/2002) 25 mi
A Walk North from Portpatrick 27.4 mi
A Walk South from Portpatrick 27.4 mi
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.
- Does Down to Earth Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Down to Earth Camping dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Down to Earth Camping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Carrickfergus Castle: 10 minutes' drive - Gobbins Cliff Path: 15 minutes - Kilcoan Gardens: 15 minutes - Blackcave Tunnel And The Devil's Churn: 15 minutes - … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Down to Earth Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 1 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 1 p.m.