Adventure Bike Rider Forum

Hi all, Having done the tt and classic meets in the IOM over the years i now fancy the nw200 in Ireland . I camp usually but the reports on the blair camp site near coleraine are not good,so can anyone recommend accomodation camping or bnb, not fussed really.any info including ferries etc based on recent experience would be great, thanks

If you like a wee bit of extra comfort at a very reasonable price try the Portrush Holiday Hostel. Could well be booked up by now.

There is a multitude of B&Bs but just try booking.com. I'd say you'd be lucky at this point.

There is also an official campsite. Details are on the website.

As far as ferries go I'd say just go for whatever suits you. Larne is probably the handiest port but this island isn't very big. Even in sailing into Dublin and you're no more than three hours from the north coast.

If you look a wee. It away from the north coast you'll have no issues getting a b&b.

It's a great event but to be fair not on the same scale as the TT so as long as you aren't expecting that sort of thing you'll be well happy.

Oh and on. On face days you are spoilt for places to visit and explore, and as I said due to the size of the place pretty much anywhere is accessible in a day.

Stayed at the Pinetrees Bed and Breakfast in Ballymoney couple of years ago, very nice and lovely landlady.

As Tom said, if you are looking to get somewhere in or close to Portrush you might have left it too late - so check out that booking site.

You might want to consider the Sheperds Rest campsite near Draperstown, very biker friendly - the last two ABR Ireland Rallies have been held there and will again be the venue for this years.

About 35 miles from Portrush, with some nice biking roads up to there.

Check out www.maddybenny.com. it's right in the centre of the NW200 course and you might get lucky with camping.

They have a b&b along with a few houses they rent out but I know they are usually booked by the same guys every year who come for the racing.

I have stayed here a few times in the camper and it's handy getting into Portrush and Portstewart!

Another great site is Carrick Dhu. We have stayed here too and it's only down the road from the pits and it's right on the site of the track.
It's a council run site and its very well looked after!
You have a pub right beside the site and one accross the road that sells good crub as well as a shop on site if you need anything.

George

If you struggle with getting anywhere near NW200 circuit I would recommend Brooke Lodge Guesthouse in Magherafelt, stayed there last year for the Cookstown 100, had a lovely stay there.