Folks on the Hill

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Views of Carlingford mountains
Views across the lough
Carlingford lough
Electric pitches

  • Family campsite with spectacular Carlingford Lough views, County Down
  • Mourne Mountains 15 minutes’ drive; Rostrevor Forest Park 20 minutes
  • Basics shop and pool room; Cranfield Beach accessed directly from site
Folks on the Hill campsite in County Down is set on an elevated spot with views over Carlingford Lough to the Mourne Mountains. Crescent-shaped Cranfield Beach is a couple of minutes’ walk from the grass pitches. There is a shop and pool room at the entrance of the site. Facilities on site are basic but clean, and include a couple of toilets, an electric shower and a kitchen where guests can prep their own food.

Site type

Tent pitches 29
Open now
Opens 16 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 16 May to

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99% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

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The view is so beautiful, you can see sunrise and sunset from…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and gravel tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The view is so beautiful, you can see sunrise and sunset from the site

Disliked The shower facilities are very poor. You can either choose boiling hot water or freezing cold water — there's no in-between. There is only one portable shower cabin and just two toilets on-site. While the toilets are clean, the site definitely needs more of them.

Cheap, cheerful and amazing views!

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Anonymous

Electric grass and gravel tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Amazing views and sunsets. Can drive up right beside your tent. Only 2 toilets but they are not your average portaloo and well maintained. Close to a beach, small shop, chippy van. Location is fab. Close to everything but peaceful. We brought the bikes and there are nice cycle routes. Close to the ferry for a day trip to Carlingford.

Disliked Only 2 toilets- had to wait on a few occasions as the campsite was busy. Small kitchen van could do with more amenities. Bit confusing upon entry as there was no one to tell us where to go- owner did come over later to say hello.

Clean facilities

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and gravel tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Very nice view.

Beautiful view Site is clean Little kitchen to wash dishes Clearly marked out pitch’s. Clean toilets…

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Gillian R.

Non-electric grass and gravel tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Beautiful view
Site is clean
Little kitchen to wash dishes
Clearly marked out pitch’s.
Clean toilets

Disliked Payable shower that does not work, just a dribble of cold water.
Lights for toilets did not work at 6am. I think they had run out of charge.
Tent next to us got very drunk and passed out about 7pm out the front of their tent then woke up and were talking like it was the middle of the day and running their car at 4am (very unfortunate)

From the manager: Hello Gillian

Any campers that were stepping outside there boundaries were spoken to by myself. Going forward, In the text I sent to campers I'll remind them of the camp site rules
(Which is on the side of the shepherds hut)
Planning is limited so I'm only allowed to open 30 days in a year. It's not much considering the holiday season is 190 days a year. This in turns leaves little revenue left to add facilities for kids etc. The shower was down in power as I had a water pipe broke else where in the field leaving pressure down throughout the campsite. I hope when I submit a planning application to open all year it's successful.


Kind Regards Folks on the hill campsite

Great location, basically on the beach! Clean facilities & relaxed vibe. Shop…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and gravel tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great location, basically on the beach! Clean facilities & relaxed vibe. Shop 2 minute walk from site was handy. Owner is lovely :)

Lovely place to stay…

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MaryBeth H.

Electric grass and gravel tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely place to stay

Hidden gem. Been coming to Cranfield for years and didn't know this…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and gravel tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Hidden gem. Been coming to Cranfield for years and didn't know this place existed. Great space, kids loved running around with their football. Toilets were spotless and well maintained. Shower was very handy after the beach. Would definitely come again.

We really enjoyed stay at Folks at the Hill, was lovely, the…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and gravel tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked We really enjoyed stay at Folks at the Hill, was lovely, the weather was amaizing, was many kids and they play very well, it wasn't to noise. Toilets clean, very short distance to the beach. I can really recommend stay at Folks on the Hill

We booked an electric pitch which had beautiful views of the beach,…

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Carla C.

Electric grass and gravel tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked We booked an electric pitch which had beautiful views of the beach, basic but very clean facilities.

Great site

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Derek W.

Non-electric grass and gravel tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great spot, I was there to try out roof tent for first time and just have a relaxing weekend, everything you need is there toilets, kitchen and shower and all clean, I will definitely make use of this site for more weekends away

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Beach access 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 Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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 No pets allowed

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Folks on the Hill

5

Cranfield Road

Kilkeel

Co. Down

Northern Ireland

BT34 4LQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.02685°N
6.0616°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

Local attractions and activities include: - Carlingford Lough Ferry (cruise the lough): five minutes’ drive - Kilkeel Golf Club: 10 minutes - Mourne Park House (heritage building): 10 minutes - Mourne Mountains: 15 minutes - Eagle Mountain (walking trail): 15 minutes - Silent Valley Mountain Park: 15 minutes - Rostrevor Forest Park (mountain bike trails): 20 minutes - Tollymore Forest Park (walks and follies): half an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Cranfield (Cranfield Bay) 0.4 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Shelling Hill/Templetown 4.7 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Newcastle 14.8 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Port, Lurganboy 15.9 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Murlough Co. Down 16.4 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

National Trust

Derrymore House 16.9 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

CARLINGFORD LOUGH ISLANDS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/02/1996) 1.4 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Folks on the Hill have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Folks on the Hill dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Folks on the Hill? Local attractions and activities include: - Carlingford Lough Ferry (cruise the lough): five minutes’ drive - Kilkeel Golf Club: 10 minutes - Mourne Park House (heritage building): 10 minutes - Mourne Mountains: … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Folks on the Hill?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Folks on the Hill? From £20 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.