Bloody Bridge Campsite
County Down
The closest campsite to Newcastle, at the foot of the Mournes
About Bloody Bridge Campsite
Bloody Bridge Campsite sits on the Ballagh Road at the southern edge of Newcastle, where the coast road runs directly beneath the Mourne Mountains. It bills itself as the nearest campsite to the town, and the location backs that up: the sea is close enough to walk to, and the mountains rise almost immediately behind the site, making it a genuine dual base for beach days and hillwalking.
The site takes tents, campervans, caravans and motorhomes, and also has a couple of self-catering options on the grounds, including a house and a cabin, for anyone who wants a fixed roof without leaving the site. A half-hourly bus service passes the gate during peak season, useful for reaching Newcastle town centre or further along the coast without needing a car every day.
Bookings are handled directly by phone, text or WhatsApp rather than through a wider platform, which keeps things personal but means planning a little further ahead in the busier summer months. With Newcastle's beaches, the Tropicana pool and the town's restaurants a short walk or drive away, and the Mourne Wall and Slieve Donard within easy reach on foot, it works well as a low-key base for an active few days on the County Down coast.