Old Head Forest Caravan and Camping

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We are situated in woodland surroundings on the shores of Clew Bay. The blue flag beach is only a two minute walk and has a lifeguard on duty in the summer months. Guests have free use of our tennis court. A wide range of pursuits are available locally including walking, fishing and surfing. Croagh Patrick is only a few minutes drive. A cafe is situated on site and a bar adjoins the park.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

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

Disabled facilities

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Bush

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump point

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Old Head Forest Caravan and Camping

Old Head

Louisburgh

Louisburgh

Co. Mayo

Republic of Ireland

0

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Dublin +0000 (GMT+00:00)

GPS

53.77408°N
-9.7729°W

Route directions

Located on Westport to Louisburgh road, approximately 2km from Louisburgh.

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

Old Head is a perfect base for sightseeing. In the nearby village of Louisburgh, you can visit the Folk and Famine Centre. We are only 11 miles to Westport with its variety of restaurants and shops and only three miles to Croagh Patrick. Killary harbour, Ashleagh Falls, Kylemore Abbey and Ashford Castle are a short drive away. Days trips to Clare island are available each day from nearby Roonagh Pier

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Old Head Beach, Louisburgh 0.4 km Sea Good Good Good Good
Carrowmore Beach, Louisburgh 3.4 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Bertra Beach, Murrisk 7.5 km Sea Good Excellent Good Excellent
Carrowniskey, Louisburgh 9.1 km Sea Good Good Excellent Excellent
Clare Island, Louisburgh 12.2 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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  • Does Old Head Forest Caravan and Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Old Head Forest Caravan and Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Old Head Forest Caravan and Camping? Old Head is a perfect base for sightseeing. In the nearby village of Louisburgh, you can visit the Folk and Famine Centre. We are only 11 miles to Westport with its variety … Read more