Camping this summer

nobodythere · 13-07-2005 12:50pm #1

Me and a few friends are considering going camping this summer somewhere in the backarse of nowhere. I know there's some law against camping outside a camping site but with the weather there's no need to start a fire and we're a clean bunch really. Was just wondering if anyone has nice scenic suggestions? Preferably near water.

Was also considering climbing Croagh Patrick for the laugh (nothing religious), and maybe camping somewhere very close to it.

dregin · 13-07-2005 12:54pm

Bundoran's pretty cool. Deadly beaches in the area and the bridge bar has a cool surf bar upstairs.

randomfella · 13-07-2005 12:54pm

grasshopa wrote:

I know there's some law against camping outside a camping site

Really where did u hear this?

Went camping during mid-term while ago in Wicklow mts. Got dropped off, hiked for 15km then found somewhere (otherside of a valley). We didn't find the best spot we could have, I'd recommend if u don't do a hike u pick a good spot, otherwise u will be bored silly.

Downtime · 13-07-2005 12:54pm

The Aran Islands - scenic, facilities, and near water and in the arse end of nowhere

nobodythere · 13-07-2005 1:09pm

I don't know, I heard it somewhere, something about illegal camping in cities or something vague that I can't remember. Anyway most of the places you go will probably be somebody elses land unless it's mountainous... Though running from a farmer with a pitchfork in one hand and shotgun in the other might be fun too... Haven't actually been to the Aran Islands since I was about 4.... hmmm... I fear Gaeilge anyway:)

ShiverinEskimo · 13-07-2005 1:14pm

campin aint illegal - lighting a fire and littering is.

And if you go far enough up a mountain to sheep country a farmer wont give a **** unless you're doing either of the above.

StupidLikeAFox · 13-07-2005 1:33pm

You really shouldve camped in oxegen

Sleepy · 13-07-2005 1:38pm

I'm just back from that ColHol and let's face it, camping at a rock festival really isn't a proper camping trip...

StupidLikeAFox · 13-07-2005 1:46pm

im just back too, and i have to agree. btw, did you hear of the Athy boys, campsite A11?

$lattman · 13-07-2005 1:50pm

I went camping on a random beach in Carna in Connemara last summer, it was great craic until I left my brand new, expensive digital camera in the tent while we went to the pub and it got stolen by inbred pikeys!

Ooly · 13-07-2005 2:14pm

grasshopa wrote:

Me and a few friends are considering going camping this summer somewhere in the backarse of nowhere. I know there's some law against camping outside a camping site but with the weather there's no need to start a fire and we're a clean bunch really. Was just wondering if anyone has nice scenic suggestions? Preferably near water.

Was also considering climbing Croagh Patrick for the laugh (nothing religious), and maybe camping somewhere very close to it.

Croagh Patrick is really cool, climbed it with a group of friends a few years ago......such a laugh...

U shud try strandhill in Sligo....rly nice area & excellent surf if ur into it!!

Sleepy · 13-07-2005 10:05pm

ColHol wrote:

im just back too, and i have to agree. btw, did you hear of the Athy boys, campsite A11?

Nope, but then again I was in A1 so I was a fair distance from ya.

StupidLikeAFox · 13-07-2005 10:10pm

Yeah, we were legends though. Got our name up on the big screen at snoop, had a dj for the red box down. A guy brought his decks and disco lights and the whole gear up, twas awesome

Sleepy · 13-07-2005 10:18pm

Actually, I did hear about ye...

Heard a story about some mad feckers bringing down decks!

StupidLikeAFox · 13-07-2005 10:21pm

yep!

*legends*

Camping this summer

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