Parking At Narin Beach, Co. Donegal

This topic should probably be included under the wild camping section, but I think more people check the general motorhome chat. I see that Narin beach is included as a Wild Camping stop on the Usermap. I live beside this beach and there was a conversation amoung locals in a nearby pub about motorhomes parked there recently. They made a point of including me in this conversation as I recently bought a campervan. There are a few caravan parks in the area and as it's a small community, most locals would prefer if the motorhome owners would avail of these. This is just because locals would like to see a local business getting trade at a time when most business owners are finding things tough. In general though, the locals don't mind the motorhomes parked at the beach. There is one major bone of contention though. Could anyone who is planning on staying here please park facing towards or facing away from the beach and not parallel to it. This was why the conversation about motorhomes parked there started in the local pub in the first place. On a recent weekend, five motorhomes parked parallel to the beach which meant each vehicle was taking up 3 or 4 car parking spaces each. This is a blue flag beach and even in bad weather some locals like to walk on it. If possible maybe one of the administrators could include this with the information on the Usermap. On a totally different point, the local pub I mentioned is called The Tavern and if anyone is staying in the area, I can really recommend it for food. You might even find me sitting at the end of the bar nearest the roaring fire.

Thanks Marty .... good to know.....

We would usually stay at Pat Boyles place when we go.

We used to have fun days with small sand yachts there a couple of times a year. Maybe you have seen us.

Hi hymer524. I'm still fairly new to the whole campervan experience. My wife and I have just spent a week touring down the west coast of Ireland. During this week we stayed in caravan parks and found them very good. I expected that we would use wild camping spots, but I've now come to the conclusion that I'll use campsites when they're available. I tend to go to a lot of concerts, etc. so I'm sure a lot of the time I'll be staying in places where there isn't a campsite available. The Usermap seems brilliant and I hope to be refering to it on a regular basis. Narin Caravan & Camping Park is Patrick Boyle's Campsite that Mark refers to in the previous post. Unfortunately, because I live beside it, I'm unlikely to ever stay there. As a result I can't give a review of the facilities, maybe Mark would be better placed to do that. I also know the owner, Patrick, so I don't want to be accused of giving a bias review. What I can say is that the site is also situated on Narin beach and within walking distance of a pub. The site has a coffee shop/ice cream parlour at the entrance. The site is also adjacent to the local golf club. There is another campsite a few miles from Narin beach. It's Tramore Caravan & Camping Park. This site is much quieter, as is Tramore beach beside it. For anyone that knows me, I could be accused of even greater bias by reviewing it. It's just a case of whatever type of site you're looking for.

And hi Mark. Yes, I've seen the sand yachts on Narin beach. The sand yachts and kite surfing seem to have become more popular on Tramore beach though. Probably because Tramore beach is quieter. The next time your staying in Narin, if you see (or hear) a Harley Davidson distrubing the tranquil peace and quiet and being a general nuisance around the beach or outside The Tavern pub, make sure to say hi!

Hi guys,

yea I actually stayed in Boyles in Narin last week .......beautiful place. I was thinking of wild camping in the car park but felt a little uncomfortable seeing as I was surrounded by campsites.

Ouch seems a little harsh ....... the campsite its self is grand but I was actually referring to Narin & Portnoo

I called into Tramore campsite while I was in the area to say hello...........talk about nice & remote.. great place for a quiet get away although the lowered suspension on my bus didnt seem to enjoy the drive as much as I did

Have stayed in beach carpark a few times, no trouble and all locals very friendly. Also good guinness in local pub!!!!!!