Folks on the Hill
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- Family campsite with spectacular Carlingford Lough views, County Down
- Mourne Mountains 15 minutes’ drive; Rostrevor Forest Park 20 minutes
- Basics shop and pool room; Cranfield Beach accessed directly from site
Campground type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, May 16 to
Campsite types & availability
Primitive grass and gravel tent or trailer tent campsite
6 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 5m depth
Calculated area: 25m²
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
View prices & bookPowered grass and gravel tent or trailer tent campsite
6 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 5m depth
Calculated area: 25m²
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Reviews
99% would recommend this campground to a friend
97% would stay here again




















The view is so beautiful, you can see sunrise and sunset from…
Primitive grass and gravel tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked The view is so beautiful, you can see sunrise and sunset from the site
Disliked The shower facilities are very poor. You can either choose boiling hot water or freezing cold water — there's no in-between. There is only one portable shower cabin and just two toilets on-site. While the toilets are clean, the site definitely needs more of them.
Cheap, cheerful and amazing views!
Powered grass and gravel tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Amazing views and sunsets. Can drive up right beside your tent. Only 2 toilets but they are not your average portaloo and well maintained. Close to a beach, small shop, chippy van. Location is fab. Close to everything but peaceful. We brought the bikes and there are nice cycle routes. Close to the ferry for a day trip to Carlingford.
Disliked Only 2 toilets- had to wait on a few occasions as the campsite was busy. Small kitchen van could do with more amenities. Bit confusing upon entry as there was no one to tell us where to go- owner did come over later to say hello.
Clean facilities
Primitive grass and gravel tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Very nice view.
Beautiful view Site is clean Little kitchen to wash dishes Clearly marked out pitch’s. Clean toilets…
Primitive grass and gravel tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Beautiful view
Site is clean
Little kitchen to wash dishes
Clearly marked out pitch’s.
Clean toilets
Disliked Payable shower that does not work, just a dribble of cold water.
Lights for toilets did not work at 6am. I think they had run out of charge.
Tent next to us got very drunk and passed out about 7pm out the front of their tent then woke up and were talking like it was the middle of the day and running their car at 4am (very unfortunate)
From the manager: Hello Gillian
Any campers that were stepping outside there boundaries were spoken to by myself. Going forward, In the text I sent to campers I'll remind them of the camp site rules
(Which is on the side of the shepherds hut)
Planning is limited so I'm only allowed to open 30 days in a year. It's not much considering the holiday season is 190 days a year. This in turns leaves little revenue left to add facilities for kids etc. The shower was down in power as I had a water pipe broke else where in the field leaving pressure down throughout the campsite. I hope when I submit a planning application to open all year it's successful.
Kind Regards Folks on the hill campsite
Great location, basically on the beach! Clean facilities & relaxed vibe. Shop…
Primitive grass and gravel tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Great location, basically on the beach! Clean facilities & relaxed vibe. Shop 2 minute walk from site was handy. Owner is lovely :)
Lovely place to stay…
Powered grass and gravel tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Lovely place to stay
Hidden gem. Been coming to Cranfield for years and didn't know this…
Primitive grass and gravel tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Hidden gem. Been coming to Cranfield for years and didn't know this place existed. Great space, kids loved running around with their football. Toilets were spotless and well maintained. Shower was very handy after the beach. Would definitely come again.
We really enjoyed stay at Folks at the Hill, was lovely, the…
Primitive grass and gravel tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked We really enjoyed stay at Folks at the Hill, was lovely, the weather was amaizing, was many kids and they play very well, it wasn't to noise. Toilets clean, very short distance to the beach. I can really recommend stay at Folks on the Hill
We booked an electric pitch which had beautiful views of the beach,…
Powered grass and gravel tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked We booked an electric pitch which had beautiful views of the beach, basic but very clean facilities.
Great site
Primitive grass and gravel tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Great spot, I was there to try out roof tent for first time and just have a relaxing weekend, everything you need is there toilets, kitchen and shower and all clean, I will definitely make use of this site for more weekends away
Disliked Nothing
Features
No dogs allowed
Pop-up campground
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowedThemes
Peaceful Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campgroundNearby 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 nearbyLocation
Folks on the Hill
5
Cranfield Road
Kilkeel
Co. Down
Northern Ireland
BT34 4LQ
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Cranfield (Cranfield Bay) | 0.4 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Shelling Hill/Templetown | 4.7 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Newcastle | 14.8 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Port, Lurganboy | 15.9 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Murlough Co. Down | 16.4 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
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
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.
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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? Local attractions and activities include: - Carlingford Lough Ferry (cruise the lough): five minutes’ drive - Kilkeel Golf Club: 10 minutes - Mourne Park House (heritage building): 10 minutes - Mourne Mountains: … 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 - How much does it cost to stay at Folks on the Hill? From $26.86 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.