Sessile Oak Wild Camping
From £30 For 1 night, 6 adults
- Dog-friendly wildlife haven with a river and ancient woodland
- A 10-minute drive from Gortin Glen Forest Park and Glenpark Estate
- Homemade ice cream available on site; salmon fishing
Site type
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This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
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10/10 location for wild camping. No disturbances.
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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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Another excellent stay at Sessile Oak!
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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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Great site for wild camping
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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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We travelled to the Sperrins for a birthday getaway with our two…
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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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Fantastic wild camping site - out of the way and peaceful
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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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An excellent wild camping experience
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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.
Everything. Even though there is no EHU it really felt like a…
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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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Beautiful site and wonderful host
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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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Great introduction to 'wild' campervan camping
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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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Wery nice…
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Features
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
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
Dogs allowed all year
Camping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitches
Themes
Forest
Lake and/or mountain
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
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
Shop nearby
Type
Farm
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Location
Sessile Oak Wild Camping
40 Learden Road
Gortin
Omagh
Co. Tyrone
Northern Ireland
BT79 8QD
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
54.73686°N
-7.26398°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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| Lisfannon | 26.4 mi | Sea | Good | Good | N/A | Good |
| Rathmullan | 27 mi | Sea | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Lady'S Bay, Buncrana | 28.4 mi | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
National Trust
Gray's Printing Press 10 mi
Wellbrook Beetling Mill 18 mi
Springhill 24.4 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
LOUGH FOYLE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 04/09/2006) 23.4 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 Sessile Oak Wild Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Sessile Oak Wild Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Sessile Oak Wild Camping? Here for the hikes? Then, make your way right over to Gortin Glen Lakes (five minutes’ drive) and Gortin Glen Forest Park (10 minutes). With mountain biking trails at the latter, those … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Sessile Oak Wild Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Sessile Oak Wild Camping? From £30 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.