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Ireland in many facets: East coast, the north and Shannon from source to mouth
Travelogue
We arrived at this terminal with DFDS.
We arrived at this terminal with DFDS.
We spent our first night well in the supermarket parking lot. It was advisable to look for a "corner".
In the evening, the “café” - more of a pizzeria - was still open and we were able to enjoy a nice walk along the beach promenade with a view of the sea and back to the ferry port.
At St. Martins Road there was some sports equipment to try out.
We spent our first night well in the supermarket parking lot. It was advisable to look for a "corner".
In the evening, the “café” - more of a pizzeria - was still open and we were able to enjoy a nice walk along the beach promenade with a view of the sea and back to the ferry port.
At St. Martins Road there was some sports equipment to try out.
Glendalough is a hive of activity, and there are very few parking spaces in town. This campsite is a little outside of the tourist attraction, but by the lake. It is larger. The staff are very keen to accommodate camper vans who want to stay overnight - even if the site is actually full.
You can take a scenic walk to the monastery and visit the early Christian monastery of Glendalough, have a nice meal or a coffee in the village. Numerous stalls delight souvenir hunters.
Glendalough is a hive of activity, and there are very few parking spaces in town. This campsite is a little outside of the tourist attraction, but by the lake. It is larger. The staff are very keen to accommodate camper vans who want to stay overnight - even if the site is actually full.
You can take a scenic walk to the monastery and visit the early Christian monastery of Glendalough, have a nice meal or a coffee in the village. Numerous stalls delight souvenir hunters.
5€ per day, free at night
A beautiful beach, chic promenade, numerous small shops and snack bars.
Great starting point for geocachers. Here you can hike up Bray's Head and enjoy a wonderful view and log Europe's historic first geocache. 😎
5€ per day, free at night
A beautiful beach, chic promenade, numerous small shops and snack bars.
Great starting point for geocachers. Here you can hike up Bray's Head and enjoy a wonderful view and log Europe's historic first geocache. 😎
Campsite near Dublin, possibility to explore the city by public transport. The bus leaves regularly right in front of the campsite.
The facilities are very good: supplies and disposal are guaranteed. However, it is not exactly "cheap".
During the high season there was still a spot available spontaneously.
Campsite near Dublin, possibility to explore the city by public transport. The bus leaves regularly right in front of the campsite.
The facilities are very good: supplies and disposal are guaranteed. However, it is not exactly "cheap".
During the high season there was still a spot available spontaneously.
Must visit…
Historic pub with live music. Great atmosphere. In Dublin's city center, several pubs with live music invite you to socialize.
Must visit…
Historic pub with live music. Great atmosphere. In Dublin's city center, several pubs with live music invite you to socialize.
The multimedia experience impressively shows how the dark brew is made, with all the trimmings, and is one of the TOP experiences of our vacation. All of the senses are addressed here.
At the end: TOP panoramic view over Dublin in the "Gravity Bar" while you are served a Guinness. Highly recommended!
The multimedia experience impressively shows how the dark brew is made, with all the trimmings, and is one of the TOP experiences of our vacation. All of the senses are addressed here.
At the end: TOP panoramic view over Dublin in the "Gravity Bar" while you are served a Guinness. Highly recommended!
Admission to the museum is free. It is located in a beautiful building and is surrounded by extensive gardens. Regular tours and workshops take place. There are special activities for children. Our conclusion: Worth a visit for art lovers who like very unusual art.
Admission to the museum is free. It is located in a beautiful building and is surrounded by extensive gardens. Regular tours and workshops take place. There are special activities for children. Our conclusion: Worth a visit for art lovers who like very unusual art.
Newgrange Visitors Center - Brú na Bóinne
At this waypoint is the parking lot. It has a special area for parking RVs.
Our goal was to visit the Newgrange burial mound. Unfortunately, the number of visitors per day is very limited, so that in high season it is not possible to get tickets to visit the interior of the burial mound on short notice.
We decided to take a guided tour around the burial mound. The museum in the visitor center also shows the interior quite impressively. A good place to stop for refreshments in the visitor center rounded off the experience.
Newgrange Visitors Center - Brú na Bóinne
At this waypoint is the parking lot. It has a special area for parking RVs.
Our goal was to visit the Newgrange burial mound. Unfortunately, the number of visitors per day is very limited, so that in high season it is not possible to get tickets to visit the interior of the burial mound on short notice.
We decided to take a guided tour around the burial mound. The museum in the visitor center also shows the interior quite impressively. A good place to stop for refreshments in the visitor center rounded off the experience.
The town of Dundalk shows interested tourists some impressive murals, but otherwise has little to offer in terms of tourism. The overnight spot is a dead end street with a turning area and comes from P4N and has the number #99335.
It is located on a jogger and dog walking path. It is quiet there in the evenings.
For geocachers: We liked the LAB series on the murals.
The town of Dundalk shows interested tourists some impressive murals, but otherwise has little to offer in terms of tourism. The overnight spot is a dead end street with a turning area and comes from P4N and has the number #99335.
It is located on a jogger and dog walking path. It is quiet there in the evenings.
For geocachers: We liked the LAB series on the murals.
Parking space, and it may even be possible to spend the night there. We didn't see any prohibition signs.
Parking space, and it may even be possible to spend the night there. We didn't see any prohibition signs.
Idyllic hiking car park from P4N. It is also popular with athletes, anglers and walkers. Very quiet in the evenings, ideal for spending the night. We were able to see red deer opposite.
Idyllic hiking car park from P4N. It is also popular with athletes, anglers and walkers. Very quiet in the evenings, ideal for spending the night. We were able to see red deer opposite.
Good alternative to camping for a visit to Belfast,
Free parking in Belvoir Forest Park, water refills possible. The ranger at the Forest Park is very friendly and talkative and keeps an eye on things. According to him, it is a former campsite.
There is a bus to and from Belfast every hour, a 7-minute walk to the stop.
Very quiet at night, walkers during the day, often with dogs.
Good alternative to camping for a visit to Belfast,
Free parking in Belvoir Forest Park, water refills possible. The ranger at the Forest Park is very friendly and talkative and keeps an eye on things. According to him, it is a former campsite.
There is a bus to and from Belfast every hour, a 7-minute walk to the stop.
Very quiet at night, walkers during the day, often with dogs.
Good day parking from P4N. We wouldn't like to park here at night because it's too "busy". During the day, several motorhomes parked here in high season, which made parking quite safe.
Good for visiting the castle or shopping.
Good day parking from P4N. We wouldn't like to park here at night because it's too "busy". During the day, several motorhomes parked here in high season, which made parking quite safe.
Good for visiting the castle or shopping.
Old Norman castle. Some wax figures and exhibits illustrate the past life. Beautiful views of the town and the sea. Several activities for children's education, very suitable for families.
Entrance fee 2024: 6 € per person
Old Norman castle. Some wax figures and exhibits illustrate the past life. Beautiful views of the town and the sea. Several activities for children's education, very suitable for families.
Entrance fee 2024: 6 € per person
Start of the route:
Coastal panoramic road that is easily accessible with a motorhome
Start of the route:
Coastal panoramic road that is easily accessible with a motorhome
Large, spacious P4N pitch right by the harbor. Many mobile homes dock here.
Opportunity to visit Glenarm Castle or buy local products near the castle.
Large, spacious P4N pitch right by the harbor. Many mobile homes dock here.
Opportunity to visit Glenarm Castle or buy local products near the castle.
Possibility to park from P4N, even overnight if necessary. We visited Ballycastle. Beautiful beach promenade, stylish shops in the town.
Possibility to park from P4N, even overnight if necessary. We visited Ballycastle. Beautiful beach promenade, stylish shops in the town.
Beautiful beach promenade, swimming on the beach, various cafes
Beautiful beach promenade, swimming on the beach, various cafes
From P4N: The official parking space for the Carry a Rope Bridge is only opened on special request. We found a closed bar that wouldn't let us through. 🙁 They sometimes open on request.
So we - and another RV - parked up here on the road and walked down to the official parking lot, a 15' walk to the start of the walk to the famous suspension bridge. On the way we made friends with 2 cute donkeys in their enclosure. A nice experience!
From P4N: The official parking space for the Carry a Rope Bridge is only opened on special request. We found a closed bar that wouldn't let us through. 🙁 They sometimes open on request.
So we - and another RV - parked up here on the road and walked down to the official parking lot, a 15' walk to the start of the walk to the famous suspension bridge. On the way we made friends with 2 cute donkeys in their enclosure. A nice experience!
Beautifully situated in a picturesque location, a worthwhile destination! We arrived after the ticket office closed. It's not bad just to look at the bridge from the outside. ;)
Beautifully situated in a picturesque location, a worthwhile destination! We arrived after the ticket office closed. It's not bad just to look at the bridge from the outside. ;)
From P4N: It is listed here as a possible place to stay overnight. However, the parking space was too noisy for us because it is close to the road. However, it was good for taking a look at the sea.
From P4N: It is listed here as a possible place to stay overnight. However, the parking space was too noisy for us because it is close to the road. However, it was good for taking a look at the sea.
From P4N: It is a good place to park at the famous beach, an overnight stay would theoretically also be possible.
The beach is great and swimming is fun, but the water was -in July- wooooo - cold!
From P4N: It is a good place to park at the famous beach, an overnight stay would theoretically also be possible.
The beach is great and swimming is fun, but the water was -in July- wooooo - cold!
Popular free parking space for motorhomes.
Option to use Park and Ride to Giants Causeway. £11 per person 2024. We were happy with this decision. (No cost and no hassle with parking.)
A visit to the distillery in Bushmills is highly recommended. It is advisable to book in advance.
Popular free parking space for motorhomes.
Option to use Park and Ride to Giants Causeway. £11 per person 2024. We were happy with this decision. (No cost and no hassle with parking.)
A visit to the distillery in Bushmills is highly recommended. It is advisable to book in advance.
Here the modern distillery is shown in great detail and you are guided through the production rooms. Highly recommended!
Here the modern distillery is shown in great detail and you are guided through the production rooms. Highly recommended!
Coordinates point to the parking lot
Tip: in the evening
Then you don’t have to pay anything anymore
Sunset !
Legend has it that the columns come from a dam built by a giant. It is true that the natural wonder was created by the rapid cooling of volcanic lava about 60 million years ago.
We visited this attraction via Park and Ride from Bushmills. It was stress-free and quite inexpensive.
Coordinates point to the parking lot
Tip: in the evening
Then you don’t have to pay anything anymore
Sunset !
Legend has it that the columns come from a dam built by a giant. It is true that the natural wonder was created by the rapid cooling of volcanic lava about 60 million years ago.
We visited this attraction via Park and Ride from Bushmills. It was stress-free and quite inexpensive.
Nice virtual geocache, unfortunately not visited myself.
Nice virtual geocache, unfortunately not visited myself.
Derry~Londonderry is the only walled city in Ireland and one of the most beautiful in Europe. We liked it a lot and strolled along the city walls.
We had a tour here about recent history: “Bloody Sunday”. It led to impressive wall paintings, the so-called murals.
Geocaching :
Derry “City Wall” LAB series
LAB “A peaceful walk”
Derry~Londonderry is the only walled city in Ireland and one of the most beautiful in Europe. We liked it a lot and strolled along the city walls.
We had a tour here about recent history: “Bloody Sunday”. It led to impressive wall paintings, the so-called murals.
Geocaching :
Derry “City Wall” LAB series
LAB “A peaceful walk”
Theoretically, you can also visit the caves here, but we skipped them due to lack of time, so we can't say anything about them.
Theoretically, you can also visit the caves here, but we skipped them due to lack of time, so we can't say anything about them.
Our plan was to follow the River Shannon from its source to the sea. We implemented the plan consistently.
The car park at Shannon Pot is a wonderful place to spend the night, in a very quiet location. If you're lucky, you can watch a beautiful sunset in the mountains.
Our plan was to follow the River Shannon from its source to the sea. We implemented the plan consistently.
The car park at Shannon Pot is a wonderful place to spend the night, in a very quiet location. If you're lucky, you can watch a beautiful sunset in the mountains.
First view -after the source- of the Shannon.
The Shannon is still very narrow here. There is an opportunity to drive out.
First view -after the source- of the Shannon.
The Shannon is still very narrow here. There is an opportunity to drive out.
Good picnic spot, we had breakfast here.
Good picnic spot, we had breakfast here.
A quick look and move on. ;)
A quick look and move on. ;)
The place was very busy, with RVs and boat owners. We only parked briefly and then drove on.
The place was very busy, with RVs and boat owners. We only parked briefly and then drove on.
Visit the harbor, watch boats
Walk around the harbor, watch the houseboats
Walk around the harbor, watch the houseboats
from P4N, nice parking space at the harbor, restaurant on site#
The Shannon Bar with live music
There we had a very friendly welcome, a cheap meal, and a lot of fun.
from P4N, nice parking space at the harbor, restaurant on site#
The Shannon Bar with live music
There we had a very friendly welcome, a cheap meal, and a lot of fun.
Pitch for the day, less suitable at night and not allowed. Boat trip across Lough Ree to Hodson Bay and back with a Viking boat.
Pitch for the day, less suitable at night and not allowed. Boat trip across Lough Ree to Hodson Bay and back with a Viking boat.
Parking for visiting the monastery. Very good exhibition, impressive ruins
Beautiful view over the Shannon.
Parking for visiting the monastery. Very good exhibition, impressive ruins
Beautiful view over the Shannon.
Nice parking space, right by the harbor, restaurant with panoramic windows on site
Perfect sunset over the bridge
Nice parking space, right by the harbor, restaurant with panoramic windows on site
Perfect sunset over the bridge
The Griffith Bridge is very steep and narrow - impressive! The harbor looks like a "vintage" boat museum.
The Griffith Bridge is very steep and narrow - impressive! The harbor looks like a "vintage" boat museum.
Stroll and view of the harbor
Stroll and view of the harbor
This parking lot is located directly in front of the Garda, so the motorhome is well “guarded”.
This parking lot is located directly in front of the Garda, so the motorhome is well “guarded”.
Castle with small exhibition, nice park, nice café
Nearby (rear exit towards the sea) there are ruins of an old monastery, very worth seeing!
Castle with small exhibition, nice park, nice café
Nearby (rear exit towards the sea) there are ruins of an old monastery, very worth seeing!
We park along the street in the town and walk down to the beach.
We take a boat to Holy Island. There we have 1 hour to visit the ruins. Afterwards the boat picks us up again.
We booked the whole thing directly on the beach, at a souvenir stall.
We park along the street in the town and walk down to the beach.
We take a boat to Holy Island. There we have 1 hour to visit the ruins. Afterwards the boat picks us up again.
We booked the whole thing directly on the beach, at a souvenir stall.
Parking directly on the water.
If you don't need any supplies, there is no cost for an overnight stay.
Parking directly on the water.
If you don't need any supplies, there is no cost for an overnight stay.
We find a very nice place to park, which is spacious at the back.
There are also paid, proper RV parking spaces.
The main attraction is a boat tour for dolphin watching. We were able to park in the marina. We were also able to observe masses of dolphins.
We find a very nice place to park, which is spacious at the back.
There are also paid, proper RV parking spaces.
The main attraction is a boat tour for dolphin watching. We were able to park in the marina. We were also able to observe masses of dolphins.
Very nice rest area north of Kilkenny. Decent toilets on site, nice tables and benches. Very quiet at night. However, there are only a few parking spaces for large motorhomes. However, there is a larger site nearby.
Very nice rest area north of Kilkenny. Decent toilets on site, nice tables and benches. Very quiet at night. However, there are only a few parking spaces for large motorhomes. However, there is a larger site nearby.
To explore the city, we park in a parking space far away from the entrance, right in the corner.
To explore the city, we park in a parking space far away from the entrance, right in the corner.
Here you can follow the path of the red Smithwicks Ale from cultivation to the tap. The whole thing is demonstrated very clearly and the visitor can experience it with all of his senses. At the end there is a tasting. Highly recommended!
Very funny tour, well oriented towards the audience. There is a taste at the end.
Here you can follow the path of the red Smithwicks Ale from cultivation to the tap. The whole thing is demonstrated very clearly and the visitor can experience it with all of his senses. At the end there is a tasting. Highly recommended!
Very funny tour, well oriented towards the audience. There is a taste at the end.
A beautiful place from P4N, unfortunately close to a busy road. We stayed here for one night. It was quieter between 11pm and 5am. However, we had the impression that motorhome drivers were not welcome. Early in the morning, the lawn was mowed noisily. At the "back" of the motorhome first. 🫣
The next day we visited the city of Waterford. We recommend the large 3D cinema near the Vikings, which gives an insight into the history of this time.
A beautiful place from P4N, unfortunately close to a busy road. We stayed here for one night. It was quieter between 11pm and 5am. However, we had the impression that motorhome drivers were not welcome. Early in the morning, the lawn was mowed noisily. At the "back" of the motorhome first. 🫣
The next day we visited the city of Waterford. We recommend the large 3D cinema near the Vikings, which gives an insight into the history of this time.
The car park was created by a local at P4N. It is ideal for exploring Wexford. After parking, we had nice conversations with the locals. That gave us security - for our motorhome.
The car park was created by a local at P4N. It is ideal for exploring Wexford. After parking, we had nice conversations with the locals. That gave us security - for our motorhome.
Parking space for ten euros per night, fair
Grey water disposal possible, but no waste disposal and no electricity
Pub with live music in town
Parking space for ten euros per night, fair
Grey water disposal possible, but no waste disposal and no electricity
Pub with live music in town
City stroll, last purchases
City stroll, last purchases
Dinner in the pub, very good food, enough space to park, also for motorhomes
Perfect and shorten the waiting time for the ferry
Dinner in the pub, very good food, enough space to park, also for motorhomes
Perfect and shorten the waiting time for the ferry
Terminal for return journey
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Travelogue
We arrived at this terminal with DFDS.
We arrived at this terminal with DFDS.
We spent our first night well in the supermarket parking lot. It was advisable to look for a "corner".
In the evening, the “café” - more of a pizzeria - was still open and we were able to enjoy a nice walk along the beach promenade with a view of the sea and back to the ferry port.
At St. Martins Road there was some sports equipment to try out.
We spent our first night well in the supermarket parking lot. It was advisable to look for a "corner".
In the evening, the “café” - more of a pizzeria - was still open and we were able to enjoy a nice walk along the beach promenade with a view of the sea and back to the ferry port.
At St. Martins Road there was some sports equipment to try out.
Glendalough is a hive of activity, and there are very few parking spaces in town. This campsite is a little outside of the tourist attraction, but by the lake. It is larger. The staff are very keen to accommodate camper vans who want to stay overnight - even if the site is actually full.
You can take a scenic walk to the monastery and visit the early Christian monastery of Glendalough, have a nice meal or a coffee in the village. Numerous stalls delight souvenir hunters.
Glendalough is a hive of activity, and there are very few parking spaces in town. This campsite is a little outside of the tourist attraction, but by the lake. It is larger. The staff are very keen to accommodate camper vans who want to stay overnight - even if the site is actually full.
You can take a scenic walk to the monastery and visit the early Christian monastery of Glendalough, have a nice meal or a coffee in the village. Numerous stalls delight souvenir hunters.
5€ per day, free at night
A beautiful beach, chic promenade, numerous small shops and snack bars.
Great starting point for geocachers. Here you can hike up Bray's Head and enjoy a wonderful view and log Europe's historic first geocache. 😎
5€ per day, free at night
A beautiful beach, chic promenade, numerous small shops and snack bars.
Great starting point for geocachers. Here you can hike up Bray's Head and enjoy a wonderful view and log Europe's historic first geocache. 😎
Campsite near Dublin, possibility to explore the city by public transport. The bus leaves regularly right in front of the campsite.
The facilities are very good: supplies and disposal are guaranteed. However, it is not exactly "cheap".
During the high season there was still a spot available spontaneously.
Campsite near Dublin, possibility to explore the city by public transport. The bus leaves regularly right in front of the campsite.
The facilities are very good: supplies and disposal are guaranteed. However, it is not exactly "cheap".
During the high season there was still a spot available spontaneously.
Must visit…
Historic pub with live music. Great atmosphere. In Dublin's city center, several pubs with live music invite you to socialize.
Must visit…
Historic pub with live music. Great atmosphere. In Dublin's city center, several pubs with live music invite you to socialize.
The multimedia experience impressively shows how the dark brew is made, with all the trimmings, and is one of the TOP experiences of our vacation. All of the senses are addressed here.
At the end: TOP panoramic view over Dublin in the "Gravity Bar" while you are served a Guinness. Highly recommended!
The multimedia experience impressively shows how the dark brew is made, with all the trimmings, and is one of the TOP experiences of our vacation. All of the senses are addressed here.
At the end: TOP panoramic view over Dublin in the "Gravity Bar" while you are served a Guinness. Highly recommended!
Admission to the museum is free. It is located in a beautiful building and is surrounded by extensive gardens. Regular tours and workshops take place. There are special activities for children. Our conclusion: Worth a visit for art lovers who like very unusual art.
Admission to the museum is free. It is located in a beautiful building and is surrounded by extensive gardens. Regular tours and workshops take place. There are special activities for children. Our conclusion: Worth a visit for art lovers who like very unusual art.
Newgrange Visitors Center - Brú na Bóinne
At this waypoint is the parking lot. It has a special area for parking RVs.
Our goal was to visit the Newgrange burial mound. Unfortunately, the number of visitors per day is very limited, so that in high season it is not possible to get tickets to visit the interior of the burial mound on short notice.
We decided to take a guided tour around the burial mound. The museum in the visitor center also shows the interior quite impressively. A good place to stop for refreshments in the visitor center rounded off the experience.
Newgrange Visitors Center - Brú na Bóinne
At this waypoint is the parking lot. It has a special area for parking RVs.
Our goal was to visit the Newgrange burial mound. Unfortunately, the number of visitors per day is very limited, so that in high season it is not possible to get tickets to visit the interior of the burial mound on short notice.
We decided to take a guided tour around the burial mound. The museum in the visitor center also shows the interior quite impressively. A good place to stop for refreshments in the visitor center rounded off the experience.
The town of Dundalk shows interested tourists some impressive murals, but otherwise has little to offer in terms of tourism. The overnight spot is a dead end street with a turning area and comes from P4N and has the number #99335.
It is located on a jogger and dog walking path. It is quiet there in the evenings.
For geocachers: We liked the LAB series on the murals.
The town of Dundalk shows interested tourists some impressive murals, but otherwise has little to offer in terms of tourism. The overnight spot is a dead end street with a turning area and comes from P4N and has the number #99335.
It is located on a jogger and dog walking path. It is quiet there in the evenings.
For geocachers: We liked the LAB series on the murals.
Parking space, and it may even be possible to spend the night there. We didn't see any prohibition signs.
Parking space, and it may even be possible to spend the night there. We didn't see any prohibition signs.
Idyllic hiking car park from P4N. It is also popular with athletes, anglers and walkers. Very quiet in the evenings, ideal for spending the night. We were able to see red deer opposite.
Idyllic hiking car park from P4N. It is also popular with athletes, anglers and walkers. Very quiet in the evenings, ideal for spending the night. We were able to see red deer opposite.
Good alternative to camping for a visit to Belfast,
Free parking in Belvoir Forest Park, water refills possible. The ranger at the Forest Park is very friendly and talkative and keeps an eye on things. According to him, it is a former campsite.
There is a bus to and from Belfast every hour, a 7-minute walk to the stop.
Very quiet at night, walkers during the day, often with dogs.
Good alternative to camping for a visit to Belfast,
Free parking in Belvoir Forest Park, water refills possible. The ranger at the Forest Park is very friendly and talkative and keeps an eye on things. According to him, it is a former campsite.
There is a bus to and from Belfast every hour, a 7-minute walk to the stop.
Very quiet at night, walkers during the day, often with dogs.
Good day parking from P4N. We wouldn't like to park here at night because it's too "busy". During the day, several motorhomes parked here in high season, which made parking quite safe.
Good for visiting the castle or shopping.
Good day parking from P4N. We wouldn't like to park here at night because it's too "busy". During the day, several motorhomes parked here in high season, which made parking quite safe.
Good for visiting the castle or shopping.
Old Norman castle. Some wax figures and exhibits illustrate the past life. Beautiful views of the town and the sea. Several activities for children's education, very suitable for families.
Entrance fee 2024: 6 € per person
Old Norman castle. Some wax figures and exhibits illustrate the past life. Beautiful views of the town and the sea. Several activities for children's education, very suitable for families.
Entrance fee 2024: 6 € per person
Start of the route:
Coastal panoramic road that is easily accessible with a motorhome
Start of the route:
Coastal panoramic road that is easily accessible with a motorhome
Large, spacious P4N pitch right by the harbor. Many mobile homes dock here.
Opportunity to visit Glenarm Castle or buy local products near the castle.
Large, spacious P4N pitch right by the harbor. Many mobile homes dock here.
Opportunity to visit Glenarm Castle or buy local products near the castle.
Possibility to park from P4N, even overnight if necessary. We visited Ballycastle. Beautiful beach promenade, stylish shops in the town.
Possibility to park from P4N, even overnight if necessary. We visited Ballycastle. Beautiful beach promenade, stylish shops in the town.
Beautiful beach promenade, swimming on the beach, various cafes
Beautiful beach promenade, swimming on the beach, various cafes
From P4N: The official parking space for the Carry a Rope Bridge is only opened on special request. We found a closed bar that wouldn't let us through. 🙁 They sometimes open on request.
So we - and another RV - parked up here on the road and walked down to the official parking lot, a 15' walk to the start of the walk to the famous suspension bridge. On the way we made friends with 2 cute donkeys in their enclosure. A nice experience!
From P4N: The official parking space for the Carry a Rope Bridge is only opened on special request. We found a closed bar that wouldn't let us through. 🙁 They sometimes open on request.
So we - and another RV - parked up here on the road and walked down to the official parking lot, a 15' walk to the start of the walk to the famous suspension bridge. On the way we made friends with 2 cute donkeys in their enclosure. A nice experience!
Beautifully situated in a picturesque location, a worthwhile destination! We arrived after the ticket office closed. It's not bad just to look at the bridge from the outside. ;)
Beautifully situated in a picturesque location, a worthwhile destination! We arrived after the ticket office closed. It's not bad just to look at the bridge from the outside. ;)
From P4N: It is listed here as a possible place to stay overnight. However, the parking space was too noisy for us because it is close to the road. However, it was good for taking a look at the sea.
From P4N: It is listed here as a possible place to stay overnight. However, the parking space was too noisy for us because it is close to the road. However, it was good for taking a look at the sea.
From P4N: It is a good place to park at the famous beach, an overnight stay would theoretically also be possible.
The beach is great and swimming is fun, but the water was -in July- wooooo - cold!
From P4N: It is a good place to park at the famous beach, an overnight stay would theoretically also be possible.
The beach is great and swimming is fun, but the water was -in July- wooooo - cold!
Popular free parking space for motorhomes.
Option to use Park and Ride to Giants Causeway. £11 per person 2024. We were happy with this decision. (No cost and no hassle with parking.)
A visit to the distillery in Bushmills is highly recommended. It is advisable to book in advance.
Popular free parking space for motorhomes.
Option to use Park and Ride to Giants Causeway. £11 per person 2024. We were happy with this decision. (No cost and no hassle with parking.)
A visit to the distillery in Bushmills is highly recommended. It is advisable to book in advance.
Here the modern distillery is shown in great detail and you are guided through the production rooms. Highly recommended!
Here the modern distillery is shown in great detail and you are guided through the production rooms. Highly recommended!
Coordinates point to the parking lot
Tip: in the evening
Then you don’t have to pay anything anymore
Sunset !
Legend has it that the columns come from a dam built by a giant. It is true that the natural wonder was created by the rapid cooling of volcanic lava about 60 million years ago.
We visited this attraction via Park and Ride from Bushmills. It was stress-free and quite inexpensive.
Coordinates point to the parking lot
Tip: in the evening
Then you don’t have to pay anything anymore
Sunset !
Legend has it that the columns come from a dam built by a giant. It is true that the natural wonder was created by the rapid cooling of volcanic lava about 60 million years ago.
We visited this attraction via Park and Ride from Bushmills. It was stress-free and quite inexpensive.
Nice virtual geocache, unfortunately not visited myself.
Nice virtual geocache, unfortunately not visited myself.
Derry~Londonderry is the only walled city in Ireland and one of the most beautiful in Europe. We liked it a lot and strolled along the city walls.
We had a tour here about recent history: “Bloody Sunday”. It led to impressive wall paintings, the so-called murals.
Geocaching :
Derry “City Wall” LAB series
LAB “A peaceful walk”
Derry~Londonderry is the only walled city in Ireland and one of the most beautiful in Europe. We liked it a lot and strolled along the city walls.
We had a tour here about recent history: “Bloody Sunday”. It led to impressive wall paintings, the so-called murals.
Geocaching :
Derry “City Wall” LAB series
LAB “A peaceful walk”
Theoretically, you can also visit the caves here, but we skipped them due to lack of time, so we can't say anything about them.
Theoretically, you can also visit the caves here, but we skipped them due to lack of time, so we can't say anything about them.
Our plan was to follow the River Shannon from its source to the sea. We implemented the plan consistently.
The car park at Shannon Pot is a wonderful place to spend the night, in a very quiet location. If you're lucky, you can watch a beautiful sunset in the mountains.
Our plan was to follow the River Shannon from its source to the sea. We implemented the plan consistently.
The car park at Shannon Pot is a wonderful place to spend the night, in a very quiet location. If you're lucky, you can watch a beautiful sunset in the mountains.
First view -after the source- of the Shannon.
The Shannon is still very narrow here. There is an opportunity to drive out.
First view -after the source- of the Shannon.
The Shannon is still very narrow here. There is an opportunity to drive out.
Good picnic spot, we had breakfast here.
Good picnic spot, we had breakfast here.
A quick look and move on. ;)
A quick look and move on. ;)
The place was very busy, with RVs and boat owners. We only parked briefly and then drove on.
The place was very busy, with RVs and boat owners. We only parked briefly and then drove on.
Visit the harbor, watch boats
Walk around the harbor, watch the houseboats
Walk around the harbor, watch the houseboats
from P4N, nice parking space at the harbor, restaurant on site#
The Shannon Bar with live music
There we had a very friendly welcome, a cheap meal, and a lot of fun.
from P4N, nice parking space at the harbor, restaurant on site#
The Shannon Bar with live music
There we had a very friendly welcome, a cheap meal, and a lot of fun.
Pitch for the day, less suitable at night and not allowed. Boat trip across Lough Ree to Hodson Bay and back with a Viking boat.
Pitch for the day, less suitable at night and not allowed. Boat trip across Lough Ree to Hodson Bay and back with a Viking boat.
Parking for visiting the monastery. Very good exhibition, impressive ruins
Beautiful view over the Shannon.
Parking for visiting the monastery. Very good exhibition, impressive ruins
Beautiful view over the Shannon.
Nice parking space, right by the harbor, restaurant with panoramic windows on site
Perfect sunset over the bridge
Nice parking space, right by the harbor, restaurant with panoramic windows on site
Perfect sunset over the bridge
The Griffith Bridge is very steep and narrow - impressive! The harbor looks like a "vintage" boat museum.
The Griffith Bridge is very steep and narrow - impressive! The harbor looks like a "vintage" boat museum.
Stroll and view of the harbor
Stroll and view of the harbor
This parking lot is located directly in front of the Garda, so the motorhome is well “guarded”.
This parking lot is located directly in front of the Garda, so the motorhome is well “guarded”.
Castle with small exhibition, nice park, nice café
Nearby (rear exit towards the sea) there are ruins of an old monastery, very worth seeing!
Castle with small exhibition, nice park, nice café
Nearby (rear exit towards the sea) there are ruins of an old monastery, very worth seeing!
We park along the street in the town and walk down to the beach.
We take a boat to Holy Island. There we have 1 hour to visit the ruins. Afterwards the boat picks us up again.
We booked the whole thing directly on the beach, at a souvenir stall.
We park along the street in the town and walk down to the beach.
We take a boat to Holy Island. There we have 1 hour to visit the ruins. Afterwards the boat picks us up again.
We booked the whole thing directly on the beach, at a souvenir stall.
Parking directly on the water.
If you don't need any supplies, there is no cost for an overnight stay.
Parking directly on the water.
If you don't need any supplies, there is no cost for an overnight stay.
We find a very nice place to park, which is spacious at the back.
There are also paid, proper RV parking spaces.
The main attraction is a boat tour for dolphin watching. We were able to park in the marina. We were also able to observe masses of dolphins.
We find a very nice place to park, which is spacious at the back.
There are also paid, proper RV parking spaces.
The main attraction is a boat tour for dolphin watching. We were able to park in the marina. We were also able to observe masses of dolphins.
Very nice rest area north of Kilkenny. Decent toilets on site, nice tables and benches. Very quiet at night. However, there are only a few parking spaces for large motorhomes. However, there is a larger site nearby.
Very nice rest area north of Kilkenny. Decent toilets on site, nice tables and benches. Very quiet at night. However, there are only a few parking spaces for large motorhomes. However, there is a larger site nearby.
To explore the city, we park in a parking space far away from the entrance, right in the corner.
To explore the city, we park in a parking space far away from the entrance, right in the corner.
Here you can follow the path of the red Smithwicks Ale from cultivation to the tap. The whole thing is demonstrated very clearly and the visitor can experience it with all of his senses. At the end there is a tasting. Highly recommended!
Very funny tour, well oriented towards the audience. There is a taste at the end.
Here you can follow the path of the red Smithwicks Ale from cultivation to the tap. The whole thing is demonstrated very clearly and the visitor can experience it with all of his senses. At the end there is a tasting. Highly recommended!
Very funny tour, well oriented towards the audience. There is a taste at the end.
A beautiful place from P4N, unfortunately close to a busy road. We stayed here for one night. It was quieter between 11pm and 5am. However, we had the impression that motorhome drivers were not welcome. Early in the morning, the lawn was mowed noisily. At the "back" of the motorhome first. 🫣
The next day we visited the city of Waterford. We recommend the large 3D cinema near the Vikings, which gives an insight into the history of this time.
A beautiful place from P4N, unfortunately close to a busy road. We stayed here for one night. It was quieter between 11pm and 5am. However, we had the impression that motorhome drivers were not welcome. Early in the morning, the lawn was mowed noisily. At the "back" of the motorhome first. 🫣
The next day we visited the city of Waterford. We recommend the large 3D cinema near the Vikings, which gives an insight into the history of this time.
The car park was created by a local at P4N. It is ideal for exploring Wexford. After parking, we had nice conversations with the locals. That gave us security - for our motorhome.
The car park was created by a local at P4N. It is ideal for exploring Wexford. After parking, we had nice conversations with the locals. That gave us security - for our motorhome.
Parking space for ten euros per night, fair
Grey water disposal possible, but no waste disposal and no electricity
Pub with live music in town
Parking space for ten euros per night, fair
Grey water disposal possible, but no waste disposal and no electricity
Pub with live music in town
City stroll, last purchases
City stroll, last purchases
Dinner in the pub, very good food, enough space to park, also for motorhomes
Perfect and shorten the waiting time for the ferry
Dinner in the pub, very good food, enough space to park, also for motorhomes
Perfect and shorten the waiting time for the ferry
Terminal for return journey
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Comments from Freeontour users
Hi schön das wir Euch im Harz beim Homegeparkt treffen im Café Bonhöfer kennengelernt haben. eure hier geteilte Tour hat uns fasziniert. Mal schauen ob wir eine ähnliche Tour realisieren. Viele liebe Grüße Heike und Bernhard
Inzwischen ist dee Urlaub vorbei und wir teilen hier mit euch unsere Wegpunkte und haben unsere Erfahrungen kommentiert im „Reisebericht“.
Unser Fazit: Irland ist definitiv eine Reise wert. das Wetter ist stets durchwachsen also eine Regenjacke sollte obligatorisch im Gepäck sein.
Die Tour ist noch ständig in Planung, vor allem der Rückweg. Alle angesteuerten Wegpunkte sind so gewählt, dass dort ein 7m langes WOMO gut parken kann.
Gute Tipps und Kritische Bemerkungen sind willkommen. ;)