Overnight lay-by

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Overnight lay-by

· Posted: 03.08.2016 · #1

Anyone know if there is a place close to Cairnryan port where I can park up for a few hours. Ferry crossing is nightime so wan to get a few hours rest.

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· Posted: 04.08.2016 · #2

If coming from north I use girvan harbour
If coming from south I use Portpatrick harbour

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· Posted: 04.08.2016 · #3

I use the long stay car park in Stranraer its very quite.

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· Posted: 06.08.2016 · #4

Iv used Girvin & Portpatrick both great spots, also there is a good layby about 1 mile out of Stranraer towards Carinryan with great views over the sea, I normally grab a chinky from Stranraer & stop of there for a few hours before our boat normally around 12midnight...

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· Posted: 06.08.2016 · #5

I have stayed over night in lay by near the ferry terminal. Don't think they will let you park over night in the terminal because they won't.

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· Posted: 19.08.2016 · #6

I'd avoid parking at the terminal until you need to, not a bit of peace to be had

I've stayed in a layby about a mile from Stranrear on the seashore, great views, quiet and loads of room.

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· Posted: 19.08.2016 · #7

That's the one Paul and it's ideal.

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· Posted: 19.08.2016 · #8

It's on the map and the app. Has a small roadside cafe.

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· Posted: 19.08.2016 · #9

Yeah and they do a fantastic fry in the morning but don't tell Liz please.

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· Posted: 05.12.2016 · #10

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. Don't think they will let you park over night in the terminal because they won't

Rev, Ive done it loads of times - three times this year the last time was in October no probelmes at all (Stena

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· Posted: 05.12.2016 · #11

Well Stena would not allow me to park overnight in June this year.

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· Posted: 06.12.2016 · #12

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Well Stena would not allow me to park overnight in June this year

who did you ask?
I didnt ask any one, there is no one to ask, the reception area is locked up - I get the 23.00 from Belfast. I drive off the ferry straight into the carpark put the kettle on have a cup of tea and go to sleep!
I have also stopped in the long stay carpark at Holyhead again no problems - although its a bit of a dump, stopped over at Birkenhead once but that was years ago in the days of Norse ferries so that might have changed although I would doubt it. Dublin is a bit of a problem as there are height bars at the carpark but as I was on the first ferry out I just parked in the check in lane - no problems

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· Posted: 07.12.2016 · #13

I asked at the first part of the check in and I should have to say the guy was down right rude to me so my attitude was piss off then. I haven sailed with Stena since. Lol

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