Glenmore Caravan and Camping Park

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Tent area, lakeside (added by manager 09 Aug 2016)
Tents
Tent and touring area on the lakeside
Touring area

  • 95-acre park in one of the nine glens of Antrim
  • Views towards Rathlin Island, Islay and the Mull of Kintyre
  • Traditional music, bar, restaurant and fly fishing
More glens? Yes please. You’ll be belting out the lyrics of Green Glens of Antrim as soon as you set eyes on this park, set in an Area of Outstanding Beauty in one of the nine Antrim glens. Glenmore Caravan and Camping Park is between Ballintoy and Ballycastle, in prime position for some of the most eye-watering scenery in the country – you might be tempted to say ‘in the world’ when you see it… Glenmore is a whopper of a park at 95 acres and there are several different pitching areas available, so you can pitch up with the kids or hide away with your other half in a romantic corner to take in the viewpoints across to Rathlin Island, the Mull of Kintyre or Islay. Newbies are well catered for: just ask the very friendly owners if you need help with your van or tent or how to pick something to do from the vast range of activities in the area if you’re using the park as your touristy base at any time of the year. Northern Ireland is great for fishing but anglers won’t have to go too far with the fly fishing lake right on site stocked with brown and rainbow trout, before trying some champ in the restaurant and settling in for the night in the Glenmore bar. If you're new to fly fishing, lessons are available and guests can hire rods. If your family or suffering other half are threatening divorce as you sing Green Glens of Antrim yet again, they’ll be easily pacified: the two young women resident at the park are members of the traditional Irish band Tir na Og and can usually be persuaded to give a few songs and tunes any night. Harmony reigns…

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Motorhome pitches 10
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Touring caravan pitches 10
Opens
Please note
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A charge of £1,00 (R23,07) applies for the use of the shower.
  • Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Protective masks must be worn at all times in common areas.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • Fishing for brown and rainbow trout is available on site, starting from £15 per person.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Great views and quiet friendly site…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Lindsey M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch (four person)

Liked: Great views and quiet friendly site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great views & walks. Facilities have all you need, friendly staff.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch (six person)

Liked: The freedom, peace and relaxing.

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Peace and quiet.No fuss or bother.…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 6
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Peace and quiet.No fuss or bother.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location and friendliness of staff.…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Steve B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Location and friendliness of staff.

Disliked: The charge of £1 for the showers. When one pays £30 + a night, then it's not unreasonable to expect "free" showers. Also. As the site is down a hill, TV reception was at best, poor.

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Facilities excellent, proximity to others, we made new friends

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch (two person)

Liked: Beautiful location, friendly and helpful staff.

Disliked: Weather!!!

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Location was a short drive to Ballycastle town Scenic area…

Overall 6/10
Location 8
Value for money 4
Accommodation 4
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 6
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
Niamh O. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch (two person)

Liked: Location was a short drive to Ballycastle town Scenic area

Disliked: We were pitched on the smaller grass area and did not like how cars could park on the grass so close to tents. Also, noise from other campers after 11pm (up until 5am) was very inconvenient. A member of staff should be on site on night duty to ensure no noise disturbances. Poor drainage in women’s showers, water was flowing out into main bathroom area leaving large puddles One of the toilet seats in the women’s bathroom was broken and kept slipping to the side when using

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From the manager: We at Glenmore are sorry you had nosey campers next to you I went around the site my self at 12 am and spoke to to tents that were a bit noisy, I take it it was Friday night, there are phone numbers there 24/7 to inform management I have looked at the diary for the whole weekend and there were no complaints made. If you were bothered by noisy neighbors to 5 am why did you not inform management I know you can complain after all you were able to inform people here you never even made a complaint at reception on the way out we would have approached the noisy campers and banded them from the site. I think you just love writing negative reviews. You were right about a ladies shower being blocked that night it was sorted next morning again it could have been sorted that night, but "O"sorry then you would have had nothing to write about. Regards john

The option to enjoy refreshment and music with other campers and the…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Ella C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch (two person)

Liked: The option to enjoy refreshment and music with other campers and the entertainment of dancing

Disliked: Did not dislike anything experience was amazing

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Friendly site

Overall 6/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Owners were extremely friendly and welcoming. Food and entertainment very good.

Disliked: Female toilets / showers a bit dated. Hand dryer not working. Showers blocked. Reported but not dealt with.

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Easy to find site. Hosts very welcoming and happy to help if…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi 2
Christine G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Easy to find site. Hosts very welcoming and happy to help if needed. Clean site, very quiet.

Disliked: Shower and toilets need a refurb. Couldn't get a great internet signal.

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Friendly staff, clean amenities…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Robyn B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch (four person)

Liked: Friendly staff, clean amenities

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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 pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce 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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Gastronomic delight Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Glenmore Caravan and Camping Park

94 White Park Road

Ballycastle

Co. Antrim

Northern Ireland

BT54 6LR

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

55.22016°N
-6.31242°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

Both Ballintoy and Ballycastle are on the coast road to Giant’s Causeway, the alleged stomping ground of giant Finn McCool and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Northern Ireland. Make a day of it by quivering across the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge (don’t look down) and calm your nerves afterwards with a toddy and a tour at Bushmills Distillery. Ballycastle is the ferry point for Rathlin Island, six miles off the coast. This RSPB reserve and tiny island is a must-see: get the Puffin Bus to the west coast to peer at the colourful critters up close, then stroll south to see the seals and the ruined stone cottages from days of yore. For day trips, the seaside towns of Portrush and Portstewart are where many Northern Irish folk meander to on a sunny day: Barry’s Amusements in Portrush is an institution, and Portstewart has to be visited for a roll down the sand dunes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Ballycastle 5.8 km Sea Good Good Excellent Good
Portballintrae (Salmon Rock) 14.6 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Portrush (Whiterocks) 19.2 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Portrush (Curran Strand) 21.3 km Sea Good Good Good N/A
Portrush (Mill Strand) 21.9 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Giant's Causeway, Antrim, Northern Ireland 12.9 km

National Trust

Carrick-a-Rede 3.1 km

Giant's Causeway 12.9 km

Portstewart Strand 26.7 km

Downhill Demesne and Hezlett House 32.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

RATHLIN (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 01/03/2006) 10.8 km

The Mull of Oa 42 km

THE OA (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 09/09/2005) 43 km

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 sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Glenmore Caravan and Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Glenmore Caravan and Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Glenmore Caravan and Camping Park? Both Ballintoy and Ballycastle are on the coast road to Giant’s Causeway, the alleged stomping ground of giant Finn McCool and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Northern Ireland. Make a … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Glenmore Caravan and Camping Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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