Gorse Hill Farm

The 3 camping pods, all with stunning views towards the mountains & close proximity to amenity block
The 3 camping pods, all with stunning views towards the mountains & close proximity to amenity block
The blue tractor camping pod
The red tractor camping pod.
The green tractor camping pod
The main campsite along with picnic tables
A view of the main camping area featuring a firepit and picnic tables
A view of the toilet and kitchen amenity block
One of the stunning views from the campsite
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  • In the Mourne mountains with easy access to the Trassey Track
  • Close to Newcastle, the coast and Tullymore Forest Park
  • Well-equipped kitchen and communal barn with woodburning stove
If you've never visited or stayed among the Mourne mountains in N Ireland's Co Down, you've been mightily missing out. With Northern Ireland's highest peak (Slieve Donard, but you knew that), the mountains are a designated Area of Natural Beauty – and did you know they inspired one Mr Lewis to write The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and that they've been one of the many viewsome backdrops for Game of Thrones? Go: they're fab. After a long day's happy hiking and wildlife watching, rest up back at Gorse Hill Farm, a popular Mournes site ten minutes from seaside town Newcastle and with easy access to the Trassey Track, one of the best spots among the Mournes for hiking and mountain biking. N Ireland's first state forest Tollymore Forest Park is only five minutes' drive away. The farm specialises in catering for youth groups like the Duke of Edinburgh awards, but is also a handy base for mountain stays for all ages. Camping is on grass tent pitches and guests have access to a well-equipped shared kitchen with a gas hob, an electric oven, a microwave, a kettle, a toaster and a fridge. Toilets are also available, along with two showers. And another big bonus after a long day hiking or mountain biking? Gorse Hill also has a big communal barn comfortably fitting up to 55 people and equipped with a woodburning stove, for long cosy evenings socialising around the fire. The stove is free for all guests to use: just bring your own logs if you want to fire it up.

Site type

Tent pitches 25
Open all year
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

No dogs allowed

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 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

D. of E. 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 Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise 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

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Gorse Hill Farm

37 Slievenaman Road

Bryansford

Newcastle

Co. Down

Northern Ireland

BT33 0QD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.20841°N
-6.00948°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

This is a topping spot for outdoor days, hiking or biking around the mountains or meandering to the local dams like Fofanny Dam two minutes away and the Spelga Dam within five minutes' drive. Tollymore Forest Park and the Tollymore National Outdoor Centre are also close by, and if you just must have more foresty walks or bike rides, both Castlewellan Forest Park and the Silent Valley are ten minutes by car. The small seaside town of Newcastle is also ten minutes' drive away from the farm, at the foot of Slieve Donard. Head here for shops, a sandy beach, the famed Royal County Down Golf Club (one the faves of Tiger Wood) and, between Newcastle and Dundrum, the National Trust-managed sand dunes and beach of the Murlough Nature Reserve.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Newcastle 5 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Murlough Co. Down 6.5 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tyrella 11.2 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Cranfield (Cranfield Bay) 12.6 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Shelling Hill/Templetown 16.7 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Castle Ward 19.9 mi

Grand Opera House 26.6 mi

Harland And Wolff Shipyard 26.9 mi

Belfast City Hall 27 mi

National Trust

Derrymore House 15 mi

Rowallane Garden 18 mi

Castle Ward 20.7 mi

The Crown Bar 26.9 mi

Ardress House 28.7 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) 13 mi

STRANGFORD BAY & SANDY ISLAND (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 09/09/1994) 21.2 mi

PORTMORE LOUGH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 19/08/2002) 26.4 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Gorse Hill Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
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  • What attractions are near Gorse Hill Farm? This is a topping spot for outdoor days, hiking or biking around the mountains or meandering to the local dams like Fofanny Dam two minutes away and the Spelga Dam within five … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Gorse Hill Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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