Gorse Hill Farm

The 3 camping pods, all with stunning views towards the mountains & close proximity to amenity block (added by manager 05 May 2017)

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The 3 camping pods, all with stunning views towards the mountains & close proximity to amenity block (added by manager 05 may 2017)
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  • In the Mourne mountains with easy access to the Trassey Track
  • Close to Newcastle, the coast and Tullymore Forest Park
  • Well-equipped kitchen and communal barn with woodburning stove
If you've never visited or stayed among the Mourne mountains in N Ireland's Co Down, you've been mightily missing out. With Northern Ireland's highest peak (Slieve Donard, but you knew that), the mountains are a designated Area of Natural Beauty – and did you know they inspired one Mr Lewis to write The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and that they've been one of the many viewsome backdrops for Game of Thrones? Go: they're fab. After a long day's happy hiking and wildlife watching, rest up back at Gorse Hill Farm, a popular Mournes site ten minutes from seaside town Newcastle and with easy access to the Trassey Track, one of the best spots among the Mournes for hiking and mountain biking. N Ireland's first state forest Tollymore Forest Park is only five minutes' drive away. The farm specialises in catering for youth groups like the Duke of Edinburgh awards, but is also a handy base for mountain stays for all ages. Camping is on grass tent pitches and guests have access to a well-equipped shared kitchen with a gas hob, an electric oven, a microwave, a kettle, a toaster and a fridge. Toilets are also available, along with two showers. And another big bonus after a long day hiking or mountain biking? Gorse Hill also has a big communal barn comfortably fitting up to 55 people and equipped with a woodburning stove, for long cosy evenings socialising around the fire. The stove is free for all guests to use: just bring your own logs if you want to fire it up.

Campground type

Tent sites 25
Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Nearest campgrounds

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Features

No dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Gorse Hill Farm

37 Slievenaman Road

Bryansford

Newcastle

Co. Down

Northern Ireland

BT33 0QD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.20841°N
-6.00948°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

This is a topping spot for outdoor days, hiking or biking around the mountains or meandering to the local dams like Fofanny Dam two minutes away and the Spelga Dam within five minutes' drive. Tollymore Forest Park and the Tollymore National Outdoor Centre are also close by, and if you just must have more foresty walks or bike rides, both Castlewellan Forest Park and the Silent Valley are ten minutes by car. The small seaside town of Newcastle is also ten minutes' drive away from the farm, at the foot of Slieve Donard. Head here for shops, a sandy beach, the famed Royal County Down Golf Club (one the faves of Tiger Wood) and, between Newcastle and Dundrum, the National Trust-managed sand dunes and beach of the Murlough Nature Reserve.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Newcastle 5 mi Sea N/A N/A N/A N/A
Murlough Co. Down 6.5 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Tyrella 11.2 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Cranfield (Cranfield Bay) 12.6 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Shelling Hill/Templetown 16.7 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Castle Ward 19.9 mi

Grand Opera House 26.6 mi

Harland And Wolff Shipyard 26.9 mi

Belfast City Hall 27 mi

National Trust

Derrymore House 15 mi

Rowallane Garden 18 mi

Castle Ward 20.7 mi

The Crown Bar 26.9 mi

Ardress House 28.7 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) 13 mi

STRANGFORD BAY & SANDY ISLAND (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 09/09/1994) 21.2 mi

PORTMORE LOUGH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 19/08/2002) 26.4 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.

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  • Does Gorse Hill Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
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  • What attractions are near Gorse Hill Farm? This is a topping spot for outdoor days, hiking or biking around the mountains or meandering to the local dams like Fofanny Dam two minutes away and the Spelga Dam within five … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Gorse Hill Farm?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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