Walkers' paradise: Campsites in Republic of Ireland

Marnic House Caravan Park

• Small back to basics site 3km outside the town of Ballyhaunis
• A 10-minute drive to Knock Shrine
• Views out over open Mayo countryside

Campbiggle

• Wild camping on a small and remote island off the Mayo shore
• Car-free environment
• Toilet, shower, cooking hut and wifi

Sleepyhollows Campsite

• A quiet and small campsite in West Donegal
• Adult-only site
• Pub only 200 metres from site

Loughcrew Megalithic Centre

• Small family-run site at the foot of the Loughcrew cairns
• Mature trees, heritage museum, events hall, music sessions and café
• A 10-minute walk from the ancient Loughcrew complex and Cairn T

Carra Caravan and Camping Park

• Friendly family site in a traditional Irish village
• Close to pubs, shops, playground and miles of country walks
• Disabled access and kitchen; shop and butcher's within 200 metres

Mountain Forge Escape

Purecamping

• Peaceful site surrounded by woodland overlooking the Shannon Estuary
• On the south side of the Loop Head Peninsula; Kilkee 10 minutes' drive
• Sauna, shared campfire spots and outdoor pizza oven

Raven's Rest

• Spacious 13-acre back to nature park on the Carlow-Wicklow border
• A 40-minute drive to the coast and the Wicklow Mountains National Park
• Barbecue area, play area with sandpit and huge grassy area for games

The Old Forge Glamping

• Luxurious glampsite in verdant gardens with Wicklow Mountains views
• A 10-minute drive to Rathwood Maze; Altamont Gardens 15 minutes
• Games room, communal kitchen and showers in converted farm buildings

Beirnes Of Battlebridge

Wild Atlantic Pool

Killarney Flesk Caravan and Camping Park