Accommodation and Local information

  • Loft space
    Loft accomodation

The Valkyrie Craft boat building barn is part of Bryn y Mor farm; a 10 acre organic smallholding.

On site are some simple options for accommodation.

Purpose build loft accommodation above the boat building space.

  • The loft is accessed by ladder and has two pallet style beds and bedding
  • Access to electric shower and composting toilet
    • £30 per night

    Green field campervan parking

    • This is for van conversion style campers
    • It is close enough to the barn to access electricity
    • Access to electric shower and composting toilet
    • It is not suitable for very wet weather use.
      • £20 per night

      Green field camping.

      • The camping is located in an upper field accessed by foot.
      • Gear can be carried up and down by quad if necessary.
      • Access to electric shower and composting toilet is a five minute walk.
      • The site has a leveled area which can accommodate large tents.
        • £15 per night

        Other local accommodation

        There are a wide range of accommodation options in the local area ranging from expensive hotels through, B&B, Airbnb and a wide array of static van style campsites.

        The following are very local:

        Local paddling

        1. River Bann and environs.
          • The river extends from the Mourne Mountains in the south of the province and enters the sea at the Bar Mouth only a short drive from Bryn y Mor farm
          • Within a half hours drive are a range of paddling opportunities ranging from wide tidal water through to small feeder streams. Slightly further afield are open water opportunities including Lough Beg and Lough Neagh.
          • Access along the river includes well established concrete slip ways as well a modern canoe steps and some more basic access.
        2. Bann Estuary
          • The Bann estuary is a tidal zone which includes a large area of bird sanctuary with a hide managed by the National Trust
          • Paddling in this section is tide dependent and can have periods of fast flow depending on the state of the tide.
        3. Coastal paddling
          • The north coast of Ulster is a magnificent area including iconic coastal scenery, potential sightings of sea mammals, historic ports and coastal locations and some fantastic paddling conditions, ranging from glorious flat calm to raging seas.
          • The coast can be paddled in small manageable sections, generally best done using a shuttle system. In the right conditions leapfrogging along the coast from Castlerock to Ballycastle is a fantastic series of trips.
          • The coast is well worth visiting and has huge potential for paddlers of a range of abilities. However, the nature of the waters demands respect and paddlers should take all due precautions when considering coastal paddling.

        Local Attractions

        The local area is a treasure trove of geography, history and culture much of which is well within an hours drive; some monumental and some more subtle.

        • The Giants Causeway, coastal path and Carrick-a-Reed rope bridge
        • The views of the Glens of Antrim and Scotland from the east coast road from Portrush to Burnfoot
        • Bushmills whiskey distillery
        • The castles of Dunluce, Dunseverick and Kinbane
        • The Giants Sconce
        • Mount Sandel – arguably the first settlement in Ireland as well as a Norman Motte.
        • The various ‘Game of Thrones’ locations
        • Mussenden Temple and the Bishops Palace
        • Roe Valley country park and the ruins of O’Cahans fort
        • The Maiden City of Derry/Londonderry

        and further afield.

        To the west the Inishowen peninsula and the rugged beauty of County Donegal beyond.

        To the south the Sperin Mountains and the Lakes of Fermanagh

        To the south east the Mountains of Mourne