Does Mourne Camping allow dogs?

Yes, Mourne Camping welcomes up to two dogs.

How much does Mourne Camping cost?

Pitches from £25 per night. Book directly with the site.

Northern Ireland•County Down•54.175° N, 5.877° W

Mourne Camping

Owner-run mountain-and-sea site at the foot of the Mournes, where grazing sheep share the hedgerows and Frank comes by to take your money.

Bloody Bridge sits a few miles south of Newcastle on the Ballagh Road, tucked right against the foot of the Mourne Mountains with open sea views over the other shoulder. The Bloody Bridge River walking trail starts here, giving you immediate access to the Mournes without driving anywhere, while Newcastle's sandy beaches are a short scenic walk along the coast path.

Frank runs the place himself, which means a genuine welcome, friendly dogs, and the kind of unhurried pace you won't find on a managed booking platform. Pitches are a mix of tent, caravan, motorhome and cabin, sheltered by thick hedgerows that cut the Atlantic wind. Facilities are honest rather than polished: hot showers, clean toilets, and reportedly the best drinking water on the Mournes circuit. No kitchen, no phone charging, no dishwashing sinks. Come prepared for proper camping.

The setting does all the work. Waking up to mountain silhouettes on one side and sea on the other, with grazing sheep among the yellow gorse, is the reason people return. Bus stop at the gate with half-hourly service during peak season if you'd rather leave the car behind.

Before you book

No signage at the entrance, if in doubt, call Frank directly and he'll direct you to a pitch.
No kitchen facilities, phone charging or dish-washing on site: pack accordingly.

“A genuinely owner-led site in one of Northern Ireland's best landscapes, where the mountain access and sea views earn their keep and Frank earns his reputation through real presence rather than polish.”

Why it made the cut

Immediate trailhead access to the Mourne Mountains from the site boundary
Owner Frank is present, personable, and genuinely invested in the place
Mountain and sea views from a single pitch, without driving anywhere
Honest budget pricing for a setting that punches well above its tier

The Feeling

Lovingly scruffy · Curated rustic · Mixed tempo

Mountain and sea in one glanceSheep among the gorseFrank at the gateHedgerow wind shelterTrail starts here

Good For

Family
Solo
Date

Best For

Families with young children and kids' play area on-site
Tent, caravan, motorhome and cabin stays at the foot of the Mourne Mountains
Walking distance to Newcastle's sandy beaches and coastal attractions

In Campr's collections

Mountain eyriesBloody Bridge puts you on the Mourne Mountains' doorstep, the walking trail starts at the site boundary.
Lovingly scruffyOutdated facilities, wind-sheltering hedgerows, Frank collecting cash by hand: all the right signals.
Solo sanctuaryFrank is present and easy to talk to, the site is small, and the Mournes are right there when you want to disappear.

Facilities

Showers

Electric hookup

Quick answers

Does Mourne Camping allow dogs?: Yes, Mourne Camping welcomes up to two dogs.
What kind of stays does Mourne Camping offer?: Tent, Motorhome, by the sea.
How much does Mourne Camping cost?: Pitches from £25 per night. Book directly with the site.
Where is Mourne Camping?: 77 Ballagh Rd, Newcastle BT33 0LA, UK.