Folks on the Hill
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- 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
Site type
29
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 16 May to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass and gravel tent or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 5m depth
Calculated area: 25m²
Arrival daysFrom £20
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Electric grass and gravel tent or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 5m depth
Calculated area: 25m²
Arrival daysFrom £25
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Reviews
99% would recommend this site to a friend
97% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite offers spectacular views and a prime location close to the beach and local amenities. Visitors frequently praise the friendly and helpful owner. Facilities are generally described as clean and basic, with a few suggestions for improvement including more toilets and showers. The site is noted for its peaceful atmosphere and ample space, making it a popular choice for a simple getaway. Some guests experienced issues with shower temperature and a lack of signage.
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Well maintained campsite. Friendly staff & level pitch sites!
Non-electric grass and gravel tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked The toilets were very clean & well stocked with toilet roll! The wee shepherd's hut was great for washing up dishes etc! The views of the beach were lovely! The owner was really nice & stopped by each day to say hello each day! Kids loved the big field to run around in. We will definitely be back.
Disliked Maybe a few more showers would be good.
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Low fee reflected basic camp-site.. This was good. Views spectacular .
Non-electric grass and gravel tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked The views and proximity to promenade/beach.
Weather was perfect so that made everything perfect!
Disliked No signage at entrance..Had difficulty finding the site.
(Would need clearer info on recycling bins).
(And as with all camp-site toilets- would be useful to have signage to remind people/kids not to waste the toilet paper for drying their hands!) (Hand drying 'in the breeze' is more hygienic and better for the planet!)
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Nice simple getaway
Electric grass and gravel tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Very simple, basic campsite, does what it says on the tin. Great location.
Disliked One noisy family.one of the nights.
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I would go back. 100%
Electric grass and gravel tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Location 5* views 5* camping area excellent.
Disliked Not a dislike but. Extra bins and signage would be desirable. An extra toilet or two wouldn't be a bad idea. If the site was extremely busy the onsite service would more then like not be able to handle it.
There was no signage at the entrance to the site. If not using Google maps u would drive by it. These are very small things and I wouldn't let them stop me from booking again.
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great view, easy to find, everyone was chilled and quiet enough, bathrooms…
Non-electric grass and gravel tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked great view, easy to find, everyone was chilled and quiet enough, bathrooms clean and good facilities with toilet paper. Handy to be near the chipper and shop in the neighbouring holiday park.
Disliked could do with more toilets (that said there was never much of a wait), we couldn't find the bins (although we didn't look too hard as we only stayed one night) so we just took our rubbish with us, maybe a signpost around the Shepard's Hut might help
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Excellent wee site with spectacular views. Will definitely be back!!
Non-electric grass and gravel tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked View was amazing, pitches were flat, nice and quiet at night, really close to the beach and the little shop just across the road.
The 2 toilets were clean.
Disliked Shower was hard to get regulated to a good temperature
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Amazing site clean has everything need
Electric grass and gravel tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked I have been down 3 times now don’t think I would go anywhere else now. It’s a beautiful place and the people are so friendly
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Facilities are always clean good pitches very pretty
Electric grass and gravel tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Such a lovely wee place outstanding views and facilities very clean owner brian is very helpful! This was our second time here and we will deffo be back
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The view is so beautiful, you can see sunrise and sunset from…
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.
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Definitely worth a visit!
Electric grass and gravel tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked The views were amazing ! Facilities are basic but clean and done their job well. Onsite shop that had most of what you would need for a comfortable stay and not overpriced either. A lovely addition was an onsite chip van and coffee/tea/hot chocolate hut. Beach is a short walk from the camp site, and other activities to do near by. We went a visit to Silent valley, it’s beautiful and only a short drive from camp. We haven’t been camping for very long, but this is one site that we would certainly return for a visit.
Disliked Only SMALL issue was that there was no WiFi from where our tent was.
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Features
No dogs allowed
Pop-up campsite
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowedThemes
Peaceful Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsiteNearby 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 nearbyLocation
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranfield (Cranfield Bay) | 0.4 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Shelling Hill/Templetown | 4.7 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Newcastle | 14.8 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Port, Lurganboy | 15.9 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Murlough Co. Down | 16.4 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
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
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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?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 11 a.m. – Anytime Depart by: 12 p.m. - 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.