Folks on the Hill

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Views of Carlingford mountains
Views of carlingford mountains
Views across the lough
Carlingford lough
Electric pitches
Local beach
View of the bay
The site is right next to the beach
The mourne mountains
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Views across the lough
Carlingford lough
Electric pitches

  • Family site with spectacular Carlingford Lough views, County Down
  • Mourne Mountains 15 minutes’ drive; Skypark of Carlingford 20 minutes
  • Basics shop and pool room; Cranfield Beach accessed directly from site
Close to the southernmost point of Northern Ireland, in County Down, Folks on the Hill is a top spot for beach activities (crescent-shaped Cranfield Beach is just a couple of minutes’ walk away) and all sorts of outdoor adventures. This is because it sits within the Mourne Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which is laced with hiking paths, mountain-biking trails and climbing routes – and they all come with spectacular views over Carlingford Lough and the Mourne Mountains (15 minutes’ drive). Mind you, those views can also be admired from your grass pitch on site, since Folks on the Hill is set on an elevated spot with far-reaching vistas. Facilities on site are basic but clean, and they include a couple of toilets, an electric shower and a kitchen where guests can prep their own food, perhaps with the produce sourced from the small on-site store. For anything else you need, the shops in Kilkeel (five minutes) include a fishmonger’s, a butcher’s and an off-licence, plus a couple of small supermarkets. In terms of on-site entertainment, there is a pool room for family tournaments; however, it’s likely that most guests will want to make the most of the proximity to the beach, and have an invigorating swim or a go at paddleboarding or canoeing. The beach also features a play park and an adult fitness zone.

Campground type

Tent sites 29
Opens May 22
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, May 22 to

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Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 91 Pitchup.com customers

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Spectacular scenery

99% would recommend this campground to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Stunning views, short walk to beach, shops, and food truck. Friendly owner, clean facilities (basic, but improvements planned). Great for families, peaceful vibe.

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Would highly recommend this campsite. Will definitely be back.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and gravel tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Very well setup on a wonderful site with picturesque scenery.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excelente spot perfect view.

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Fernanda H.

Powered grass and gravel tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked What beautiful spot perfect view. Very clean and organized.

Disliked Didn’t get any information how to use the shower.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good spacious site, clean and accessible…

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Garry J.

Primitive grass and gravel tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Good spacious site, clean and accessible toilets, great wee bistro at other side of nearby campsite!

Disliked No place we could find close to get a drink. Fish & chip van nearby only took cash, and no off-license! Shower was impossible as only one !
Not the easiest place to find, no obvious signage

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hello

The shop beside the campsite sold drink. The sold coke-cola Fanta and even iron bru. Something for everyone tastes. Off licence was a five minute drive away in a local cost cutters shop. Plumber let us down with shower. No local plumber wants small jobs as they are all living the high live on what they call the "Dublin rate." As for a sign, I had a large sign but was asked to take it down as I have limited planning on my campsite. The fact the chippy only took cash is totally out of my hands as it's neither owned or run by me.

Kind Regards Folks on the hill campsite

once we located the place it was perfect for us as a campsite.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and gravel tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Location and views were fantastic. pitches were well arranged and the owner was a lovely chatty chap. overall we were delighted. Awesome views across to the mountains.

Disliked No Clear signage at the entrance, we went past it about 3 times trying to locate the entrance. Had to rely on Google in the end.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We will be back but hope the facilities will be better :)

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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Gorgeous gorgeous views 😍
Great campsite near the beach, a little shop and chip van. Nice friendly owner who gave lots of information on nearby attractions.

Disliked Only 1 shower and 2 toilets! Over 25 tents pitched when we stayed and the facilities do not match the number of people using them. They were unkempt due to the level of people using them.
More showers needed!
Also the Shepard's hut could do with more sinks and hot water.
This is something that could be easily rectified as it's such a beautiful site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic location. The views are amazing…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and gravel tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Fantastic location. The views are amazing

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site with clean facilities and decent ground 👌

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Conor M.

Primitive grass and gravel tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Great little campsite! I brought my girlfriend here for her first camping trip, and she absolutely loved it—we’re actually heading back again this weekend 😊. The toilets were clean, and there’s a shop just five minutes from the site. The beach is about the same distance, and if you need to pop into town, Kilkeel and Asda aren’t far either. The views are amazing—ocean on one side and mountains on the other. Just a tip: bring a mallet, as the ground can be pretty hard 😂.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really nice and clean place .…

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Ewa S.

Primitive grass and gravel tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Really nice and clean place . Lovely view very close to the beach, shop and chip shop

Disliked Light in toilets hasn't been working at night.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely scenery Shop just minutes away…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and gravel tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely scenery
Shop just minutes away
Beach minutes away
Owner of site very helpful & friendly
Toilets immaculate
Site immaculate

Disliked Shower

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place and views. Brian keeps…

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Kylie P.

Primitive grass and gravel tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Great place and views. Brian keeps the site clean and tidy. Been 2 weeks in a row kids love it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campground

No dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Beach access Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Folks on the Hill

5

Cranfield Road

Kilkeel

Co. Down

Northern Ireland

BT34 4LQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.02685°N
6.0616°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

Take a lake cruise with Carlingford Lough Ferry, which you can board from Greencastle (five minutes’ drive). Cruises run during the summer season, and they often have a music theme, with tribute bands or DJs. Sail along the coastline, taking in views of the mountains just as the sun sets. In the Mourne Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Mourne Park House (10 minutes) is a heritage building surrounded by spectacular ancient woodland that’s home to red squirrels, otters and pine martens, plus cuckoo birds. In the spring, carpets of bluebells stretch among the chestnut and fir trees. The Skypark of Carlingford (20 minutes), across the lough in the Republic of Ireland, has a range of thrilling outdoor adventures – from aerial courses with ziplines, to a huge multi-level bouncing net – plus miniature and frisbee golf, a maze and archery.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Cranfield (Cranfield Bay) 0.4 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Shelling Hill/Templetown 4.7 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Newcastle 14.8 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Port, Lurganboy 15.9 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Murlough Co. Down 16.4 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

National Trust

Derrymore House 16.9 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

CARLINGFORD LOUGH ISLANDS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/02/1996) 1.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Folks on the Hill have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Folks on the Hill dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Folks on the Hill? Take a lake cruise with Carlingford Lough Ferry, which you can board from Greencastle (five minutes’ drive). Cruises run during the summer season, and they often have a music theme, with tribute … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Folks on the Hill?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Folks on the Hill? From $26.68 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.