Hi from Birmingham, after selling my 2001 twin axle which we owned from new we have decided to have one more go and treated ourselves to a four year old Bailey Unicorn. I’m hoping to use the forum for advice on a planned trip to Southern Ireland particularly around overnight options around the ferry ports both sides.
Here we go again
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Welcome to the Forum, we did exactly the same as you. Sold everything including the car then three years later after a solo trip to Ireland bought another caravan.
Having looked at ferry crossings out of Holyhead and times I think that an overnight either at Holyhead or Dublin are on the cards. In the old days travelling to a Brittany we used to stay on the docks which was very exciting for the kids. How do people do the Irish crossings?
We mostly go Fishguard Rosslare at lunchtime or just after. As it's a 250 mile drive to get to Fishguard we stay at https://maps.app.goo.gl/xn75Jx3ueyPoHVfv7
Makin an easy run to the ferry.
As the ferry arrives at 6 we stay at a site 20 miles from Rosslare
It says motorhomes but it takes caravans as well.
The return used to be similar catching the ferry to arrive in Fishguard at 10pm and staying again at the first site but times no longer work for that.
We now come back to Holyhead and stop on Anglesey don't know where it will be next time as the last site (a private one) was rubbish.
There are quite a few CL just off the Express way, that leaves us with a big drive home but yours will be about half the distance.
Fishguard/Rosslare is a much quieter trip than Holyhead/Dublin one of the reasons we prefer it.
Makin an easy run to the ferry.
As the ferry arrives at 6 we stay at a site 20 miles from Rosslare
The return used to be similar catching the ferry to arrive in Fishguard at 10pm and staying again at the first site but times no longer work for that.
We now come back to Holyhead and stop on Anglesey don't know where it will be next time as the last site (a private one) was rubbish.
There are quite a few CL just off the Express way, that leaves us with a big drive home but yours will be about half the distance.
Fishguard/Rosslare is a much quieter trip than Holyhead/Dublin one of the reasons we prefer it.
The last time we went to southern Ireland we went Pembroke to Rosslare as the ferry price was a lot lower than other routes. Quite close to Rosslare is a reasonably nice campsite.
If that's the one near the beach it no longer accepts tourers. 😟
Another one we have used but it can be a bit boisterous is
Roche's Campsite - Accommodation - Camping - Wexford
Situated in the picturesque South West Wexford Coast, Roche’s Campsite & Accommodation has everything for all the Family, from on site activities to live music weekly,
www.rochescampsite.ie
Hi Westridge177 Welcome to the forum any questions you will get a answer they are a great bunch on here enjoy
My favourite site in Ireland, good stop the night before getting the afternoon ferry from Dublin.
loughreeeastcamping.wixsite.com
Lough Ree East Caravan Camping-Athlone-Fishing-Kayaking-Jetty-Dog friendly
Lough Ree East Caravan and Camping site. Located near the busy town of Athlone, on the lake shore and bordered by a river, we cater to a wide range of activities such as fishing, kayaking and boating. We are a 2 minute walk from the pub. Perfect for a family break or a friends' weekend away...
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if i can stop somewhere near looks ideal for fishing .ThanksMy favourite site in Ireland, good stop the night before getting the afternoon ferry from Dublin.
Lough Ree East Caravan Camping-Athlone-Fishing-Kayaking-Jetty-Dog friendly
Lough Ree East Caravan and Camping site. Located near the busy town of Athlone, on the lake shore and bordered by a river, we cater to a wide range of activities such as fishing, kayaking and boating. We are a 2 minute walk from the pub. Perfect for a family break or a friends' weekend away...
Thanks, we have booked this site for the night that we arrive and the following night before heading West.My favourite site in Ireland, good stop the night before getting the afternoon ferry from Dublin.
Lough Ree East Caravan Camping-Athlone-Fishing-Kayaking-Jetty-Dog friendly
Lough Ree East Caravan and Camping site. Located near the busy town of Athlone, on the lake shore and bordered by a river, we cater to a wide range of activities such as fishing, kayaking and boating. We are a 2 minute walk from the pub. Perfect for a family break or a friends' weekend away...
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