Rent a tent campsites

vintcerf

Hi all,

Im looking to do 10 days of cycling, about 100km everyday around Ireland (ROI and maybe north) and wondering if it's possible to do this while staying in camp sites using rented tents? don't want to lug around too much stuff and ultimately, campsites will decide the route as I've nothing planned. I had looked into airbnb but the prices are crazy.

Thanks

homer911

Glamping?

vintcerf

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119252158#Comment_119252158

yes! i had never heard of that term before :D

Mefistofelino

Glamping is probably as expensive as Airbnb and few places would rent you a place for just one night in peak season.

vintcerf

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119253493#Comment_119253493

yeah I'm seeing that :/

cletus

Sort of rock and a hard place here, OP. Glamping sites generally won't do one night rental, and almost definitely won't have 1 man tents, so it'll be expensive.

Normal campsites won't have tents to rent out.

Would you consider buying a light (or ultralight) backpacking tent?

Squidgy Black

Small 1 man tent should only be the size of a sleeping bag give or take, and you’ll be able to book a pitch in almost any campsite and use their facilities.

vintcerf

i'm trying to avoid buying stuff i know i'll use just once. my current plan b is to drive to a location - do a 100km loop and sleep in the car. only issue is where will i shower?

Boscoirl

Would you look for hostels? A cheaper alternative.

Squidgy Black

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119256241#Comment_119256241

Most campsites will have showers and bathrooms, have a look at pitchup to give you an idea of locations and costs, most of the time you can get a pitch for about 20-30 quid a night

https://www.pitchup.com/en-ie/campsites/Republic-of-Ireland/

at1withmyself

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119256241#Comment_119256241

Sell the tent or give it away as the cost will still be much less then B'n'B each night.

Boardnashea

€65 or so for a tent in Lild at the moment. It says 3 or 4 person but won't be too big for 1 person. 5kg and small pack so won't take up space in the car. You could camp site a few nights and wild camp a few as well. Cycling from the car makes it all very simple to organise.

Another option is a hammock...

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119256604#Comment_119256604

this would be far more appropriate for the task tbh if the OP would be looking to not bring a car as per his original plan

weights all of 735g and doesn't cost much more than the lidl one

https://www.amazon.co.uk/KIKILIVE-Ultralight-Camping-Waterproof-Silicon/dp/B09XHMBR9Q/ref%3Dsr_1_2_sspa?keywords=ultralight%2B1%2Bperson%2Btent&qid=1656362079&sprefix=ultralight%2B1%2Bperso%2Caps%2C163&sr=8-2-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyVTNFN1I1ODBVNE4zJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODg1NDA0MTBST0xJTlBGUkozTCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTc2MjE1MURZUEczSjYwQU03TSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&th=1

cletus

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119259353#Comment_119259353

That's the sort of thing I was talking about earlier, but just be aware, the model above requires a hiking pole in order to pitch it.

vintcerf

thanks all, i think i'll use pitchup, buy a tent and bring the car.

Inspiration:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNvxipxrlog

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH_FQGwCA_o

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119259511#Comment_119259511

best of luck with it.

although you could try going the whole hog like the lady above next time and sling the car!

two wheels good

If you chose a location in West Cork or Kerry, near the beginning of a peninsula, you could get a few iconic loops returning "home" each evening.

Hungry Hill at Adrigole offer cabins.

Check Eagle Point near Bantry. Another site near Lauragh, north side of the Healy Pass.

When were you planning to do it? Maybe my tent could be available in West Cork.

Youth hostel? Dun Chaoin, and Black Valley offer access to most of South Kerry and fab routes.

hesker

Eagle Point is nice. Bring your togs and you can go for a dip.

If staying at Hungry Hill check that your spot is not near the septic tank / vents. Friends of ours got caught with that one.

Wishbone Ash

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119256241#Comment_119256241

Once? Would you not be using it 10 times? It would owe you nothing after that.

gandalfio

There are sites that offer this. Standard tents, not glamping. Two I know of are Bective Mill in Meath and Brandon Hill in Kilkenny.