Campbiggle

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  • Wild camping on a small and remote island off the Mayo shore
  • Car-free environment
  • Toilet, shower, cooking hut and wifi
Campbiggle is on Innishbiggle, a small, remote and scenic island off the shores of Achill Island on County Mayo's Wild Atlantic Way. Innishbiggle has a population of 17 people. The campsite is wild camping with basic facilities of a toilet, shower and a cooking hut for rainy days. Wifi and phone charging are also available. As there are no shops on the island, all supplies must be brought with you. Please note: no cars can be brought onto the island. Transfer from the port to the site can be arranged with the site owner once a booking has been confirmed.

Site type

Tent sites 12

Languages spoken

English

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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

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 Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Campbiggle

Innishbiggle

Achill Island

Co. Mayo

Republic of Ireland

000

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Dublin GMT (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.99493°N
-9.91116°W

Route directions

The campsite is located on the remote island of Inishbiggle. Connections to the island are available by ferry from Bullsmouth, Achill and Doran's Point, Ballycroy. Please note: no cars can be brought on the island. Transfer from the port to the site can be arranged with the site owner once the booking has been confirmed.

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

You'll have spectacular beaches all to yourself and shores well stocked with great seafood, plus lots of opportunities to spot local wildlife. The island also has plenty of hiking trails.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Golden Strand, Achill Island 5.9 km Sea Excellent Good Good Excellent
Dugort Beach, Achill Island 7.6 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Dooega Beach, Achill Island 10.9 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Keel Beach, Achill Island 11.1 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Mulranny Beach 13.7 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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  • Does Campbiggle have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Campbiggle dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Campbiggle? You'll have spectacular beaches all to yourself and shores well stocked with great seafood, plus lots of opportunities to spot local wildlife. The island also has plenty of hiking trails. Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Campbiggle?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime
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