Sessile Oak Wild Camping

Liked: The pitch was perfectly located beside a river and it was great to escape to nature. The ice cream on-site was exceptional.

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Liked: This was my second stay at Sessile Oak and my friend and I had a great time. We found an excellent pitch down by the river bed where the trees gave us shelter from the wet August weather. We even got in a spot of fishing - unsuccessful but good craic. The kittens at the farm are a cute addition to Jonny's family which we nicknamed 'The Three Amigos' Enjoyed the ice cream at Dukes before the drive home - it's so good we took some supplies home. We highly recommend Sessile Oak for a wild camping experience on private land. Also lots to explore in the surrounding areas. Make sure to bring adequate clothing and footwear for the terrain.

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Liked: Myself and 3 boys stayed for the night, the children had a great time wild camping. There was abit of a trek to the camping spot, however it was well worth the trek for the perfect spot besides the river. Dukes ice cream was a lovely treat, so good intact we went back for more. Jonny was a great host.

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Liked: We travelled to the Sperrins for a birthday getaway with our two large, energetic dogs. Jonny was a fantastic host from start to finish, despite working hard on his farm. He welcomed us straight away and showed us the areas to pitch. The working farm is a welcoming place that is serene with the beautiful landscape that surrounds it. We pitched up near the river, where we spent the most peaceful two nights. Easy access to the river by following the path along the field. Hugo met his match with Storm, but was very friendly towards our hyper pup and scared, old-man pup. Fantastic ice-cream and fantastic hospitality, we will definitely be back!

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Liked: Absolutely beautiful and tranquil wild camping spot, the owner and his family are very welcoming and helpful, we were made to feel very welcome from the second we arrived. The groups I was with all are seasoned wild campers, and we were all in agreement that it is a fantastic spot. I cannot praise Sessile Oak highly enough, it is an oasis of calm and tranquillity, if you like your camping to be wild and peaceful this is the spot. If you want peace and quiet to reflect and relax then this is the spot for wild camping. The home made Ice cream that the owners make is not to be missed, I fully expect to see it in Marks and Spencer's in the future - it is that good!

Disliked: Not a thing!

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Liked: We really enjoyed our stay at Sessile Oak. We had a great pitch next to the river at the far end of the field. The river is excellent for salmon and trout fishing (with permission). Jonny was an excellent host and advised us on places to explore around the river and the surrounding area. A firepit is supplied as well as firewood for a few quid. The setting is tranquil with only the sounds of the river and birds. We would recommend Sessile Oak to anyone who wants to experience wild camping next to a river and on private land. The location also makes an excellent base to jump in the car and explore the surrounding area. There is so much to see including castles, tombs, stone circles, forests and much more. The delicious Dukes Ice Cream is a great way to round of your adventure.

Disliked: You can pitch your tent almost anywhere around the field and river. However walking from one end of the field to the other can be quite arduous as there is no trail or pathway through the tall wet grass. Please ensure to bring some deet spray for protection from the bugs and beasties!

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From the manager: Thanks so much for your stay George, looking forward to welcoming you back later in the year. Just regarding your walking down the field in the long grass point, there is a hardcore laneway/track down the left of the field from top to bottom, you guys must have missed it. I will be sure to point it out next time. Those are some great photos. Thanks again for staying with us.

Liked: Everything. Even though there is no EHU it really felt like a truely authentic camping experience. The peace and quiet was amazing as were our friendly bovine neighbours. Nothing was too much trouble for our host Jonny. He got us a fire pit and logs and showed us where to park up. All that was left was to just chill and enjoy this remarkable place. Being part of a dairy farm, a lovely little shop selling their home made Dukes ice cream was a 10 minute stroll away, absolutely delicious. Highly recommend and will be back ASAP 😍

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Liked: Beautiful wild camping site. Great river for fishing. Johnny is a wonderful and friendly host. We are very inexperienced campers and he was very helpful and accommodating. Kids had a great time and made friends with the cows and the gorgeous collie dog. And Dukes ice cream really is the best we ever tasted. Kids are determined that we will be making the 4hr round trip just for the ice cream alone!

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Liked: Secluded and exclusive location. Very friendly and helpful owners.

Disliked: A long way to toilet and washing facilities

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Liked: Wery nice

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