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4 top coastal campsites near Bangor with a private bathroom

Burrowhead Holiday Village

5 units · Motorhomes, Tents100 acres · Whithorn, Scotland

The fabulous Burrowhead Holiday Village is a beautiful holiday park owned by Lee Park Estates, designed for lodge, caravan, motorhome and tent holidays in Scotland. It is set in a idyllic location on the Dumfries and Galloway coast. Not only that, but we offer holiday homes for sale too, so you can make your holiday last a lifetime! We are open for a full 12 months a year. We also have 12 month seasonal pitches available for touring caravans and motorhomes.

The Charcoal Huts - Isle of Bute

2 units · Glamping8 acres · Scotland

Our Huts are located within the Moss Wood area of Bute Forest - a mixed birch and alder wood that extends up the hillside to the west of the A886 that connects the Rhubodach Ferry to Port Bannatyne and Rothesay. Moss Wood has a range of facilities. Park on the shore-side where the coast can be enjoyed or at the main entrance, and take a walk up through Moss Wood along the Poetry Trail. A steep walk in places, the Poetry Trail is a loop punctuated with places to stop and read, to stop and think. Read nature poetry from throughout the ages, stop at the Blether Stane, or taking the spur to the Viewing Point back south across the Kyles. Moss Wood connects to the West Island Way – take the Poetry Trail and the spur to the Viewing Point – and then take the Stag’s Trod further up (steeply) till you reach the West Island Way. From there, head south towards Port Bannatyne or north along the boundary of the Community Forest. From the viewing point, you can also explore interesting heritage features such as the old WW2 bunker, kayak shelter, Balnakailly settlement, and the SSSI oak woodland.

Runach Arainn Glamping

3 units · Glamping1 acre · Kilmory, Scotland

A three-yurt luxury glamping site on the Isle of Arran, steps away from the beach

Oystercatcher Caravan

1 unit · Glamping6 acres · Newton Stewart, Galloway

The caravan is on the family run Monreith Sands Holiday Park with a great location on the beautiful Galloway coast. Sandy beaches are only a few 100m away. The generally calm waters of Luce Bay are great for swimming or kayaking . Nearby is a golf course plus historic sites & formal gardens. Although the Galloway Forest is know for being a Dark Sky Park and great for stargazing, the whole Machars peninsular is very dark. The Galloway Astronomy Centre (01988 500594) gives stargazing tours. An information pack of places to visit and eat is provided.

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Coastal campsites near Bangor with a private bathroom guide

Overview

There is plenty to see and do around this seaside town within easy reach of Belfast. Explore the coastline around Belfast Lough and take in Crawfordsburn Country Park’s beaches, or explore along the east coast of the Ards peninsula, where you will find plenty of seaside camping near golden sands. Explore the shores of the nature reserve at Strangford Lough, with the stately home and gardens at Mount Stewart.

Where to go

Around Bangor

Bangor is a seaside town with direct rail access to Belfast city. A few minutes to the west is Crawfordsburn Country Park, including Helen’s Bay. Drop in to the Ulster Folk and Transport museum in Cultra to visit a recreated village and learn more about old craft and farming traditions of the area, plus a section on vintage transport vehicles, and an excellent exhibition on the Titanic, which was built in the dockyards of Belfast.

Strangford Lough

Strangford Lough is a nature reserve and an ideal location for birdwatching. There are plenty of opportunities to get out on the water whether by canoe or kayak, on a boat trip, or on a ferry across The Narrows to Strangford town to explore the coastal scenery and heritage sites on the Lecale Peninsula. Travel south of Bangor to the 19th-century stately home Mount Stewart House to explore the gardens, set on the shores of Strangford Lough.

Ards Peninsula

On the Ards peninsula to the east, the pier at Donaghadee is a good spot to watch boats coming in and out of the harbour, with views across to Scotland from The Moat on the hill. Take a boat trip from here to the bird sanctuary on the Copeland Islands. There’s a motorhome service point at The Commons, and the best camping is along the east coast beaches of the peninsula near Ballyferris Point—check out Woodlands Caravan Park near the blue flag Millisle Beach, which takes tents and campervans, or Ballywhiskin Holiday Park for pitches for touring vehicles next to the beach and an on-site farm.

When to go

Summers and local festival dates are the busiest times to visit Bangor. If you’re planning to visit during school holidays or over the 12 July holiday, consider booking your campsite in advance.

Know before you go

Check seasonal times and dates in advance for boat trips and cruises to the Copeland Islands and on Strangford Lough.
Weather can be unpredictable—be prepared for rain, mist, wind, and cooler temperatures at any time. Biting midges can be a problem in some locations.
Some campgrounds close for winter or during bad weather.
Wild camping is not permitted in this area