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General
- Almost-wild camping among dunes on a private sandy beach
- Spectacular Atlantic views from an eight-hectare setting
- Private fishing points, kitchenette, washer/dryer and hot showers
Almost-wild camping among the sand dunes on the western fringe of Connemara on the Wild Atlantic Way... with spectacular Atlantic views from a private sandy beach…all this, and hot showers too.
Those of you who are ‘nearly wild’ rather than ‘really wild’ campers (happy to camp without most facets of civilisation but also fond of a hot shower in the morning, ta very much) will find Clifden Eco Beach Camping and Caravanning Park on the western edge of Connemara in gorgeous Galway just the ticket: a coastal park with ace Atlantic views on three sides, set on biodiverse Machair grass among eight hectares of dunes with dry clean pitches and the comfort and safety of a small, modern and family-run park.
Facilities include a washer/dryer, free phone calls within Ireland and to the UK, private fishing points and a kitchenette for campers’ use with free tea, coffee and milk.
Clifden is a strongly sustainable site with an environmental emphasis and a low carbon footprint; it’s run to be clutter-free and as eco-friendly as possible and even has organically sourced local mineral water to all its fixtures.
Campfires are allowed, as are dogs (once your mutt sees this beach, he’ll think he’s died and gone to heaven), and supplies can be picked up two minutes' drive away in the village of Claddaghduff or at Clifden town within 10 minutes. Pick up your sausages and marshmallows and fire up a blaze at the eco-friendly firepit to lie back and watch the sky at: this is top stargazing territory too because of the low light pollution on the grounds.
Getting around Ireland on your own two feet? Park owner Kris can arrange a pick up from the station at Clifden, subject to availability.
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Features
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
Portaloo
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Tents for hire
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Lake and/or mountain
Leave the car at home
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
Nearby farmers' market
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Farm
Small (11-25 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Watersports nearby
Touring and motorhomes
Motorhome service point
Tourer storage facilities
Location
From Clifden town centre
Take Westport Road/N59, turn left at the Clifden Topaz fuel station and continue to follow the N59 for 3.5km.
Turn left onto Omey Island/Claddaghduff Road. Continue to follow the road for 6.2km.
Turn left following the signposts for Clifden Eco Beach Camping and Caravanning Park. Continue to follow the road to our reception (450m).
From Galway
Take Clifden Road/N59, and continue to follow the N59 for 0.3km.
Turn right at the Clifden Topaz fuel station onto the Westport road/N59 and continue to follow the N59 for 3.5 km.
Turn left onto Omey Island/Claddaghduff Road. Continue to follow the road for 6.2km.
Turn left following the signposts for Clifden Eco Beach Camping and Caravanning Park. Continue to follow the road to our reception (450m).
From Westport town
Take Leenane/Clifden Road/N59, and continue to follow the N59 for 61.5km.
Turn right onto Claddaghduff' Road. Continue to follow the road for 6.2km).
Turn left following the signposts for Clifden Eco Beach Camping and Caravanning Park and continue to follow the road to our reception (450m).
Satnav users: do not turn left onto the Sky Road, wait and turn left signposted for Omey Island /Claddaghduff
Local attractions
Away from your seascape pitch, you don’t have to travel far for more spectacular scenery: the village of Claddaghduff on the doorstep of the park is between the Atlantic and the Twelve Bens mountain range where rocks and the ocean meet.
These famed peaks are often scaled by fell walkers who attempt to hike all twelve in one day; if you’re only up for trying one, be brave and make it Benbaun, the highest peak in the Bens and the highest in Co Galway at 729 metres (Benglenisky is the lowest Ben at 516 metres if all this is making you feel faint).
Even closer to base are the sea fishing, scuba diving, boating, windsurfing and other watersports from Clifden Eco Beach Camping and Caravanning Park’s own private beach – or snorkel from the water here on a lazy drift dive along the estuary of Streamstown Bay.
Feetwise, the tidal island of Omey is within walking distance of your pitch (if you’re there in late July keep an eye out for the famed Omey races on the beach), and there are several other coastal walks directly from the park and around the open landscape of Connemara: take the beach road from Clifden to the harbour and boat club, the Sky Road along Clifden Bay and Streamstown Bayor, or walk the Bog Road into sloping Roundstone and its conservation area.
You’ll find several inland options too including Connemara National Park, beautiful Kylemore Abbey and its gardens; outdoor activities and bungee jumping at Killary Adventure Centre; lough and river fishing for trout and salmon; island hopping to the west coast islands like Clare, Achill and Inishbofin; and urban adventuring in Westport and Galway.
- How much is payable upfront? A 15% transferable deposit is payable when you book, with the balance payable on arrival. Read more
- Does Clifden Eco Beach Camping and Caravanning Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Clifden Eco Beach Camping and Caravanning Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Clifden Eco Beach Camping and Caravanning Park? Away from your seascape pitch, you don’t have to travel far for more spectacular scenery: the village of Claddaghduff on the doorstep of the park is between the Atlantic and the Twelve … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Clifden Eco Beach Camping and Caravanning Park?
From 2-9pm
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