Keel Sandybanks Caravan and Camping Park

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Achill Island, accessible by bridge, offers a perfect base to explore the West! This park is set spectacularly between Slievemore Mountain, the Minaun Cliffs and Keel beach. Keel Caravan & Camping Park provides a variety of pitches to suit all needs from camping pitches to powered hard-stands in spectacular surroundings. With Tramore Strand to the south, Slievemore mountain to the north, the Minaun cliffs to the west and Keel village to the east, the location simply cannot be beaten. The park facilities are always maintained to the highest standards and provide everything you need for your holiday.

Site type

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Surf school nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Seasonal pitches

Location

Keel Sandybanks Caravan and Camping Park

Keel

Achill Island

Co. Mayo

Republic of Ireland

Achill Island

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

53.97488°N
-10.07709°W

Route directions

BY ROAD - Travel to Castlebar in County Mayo from Dublin by road on the N4. Leave Castlebar on the R311 to Newport and Mulrany. From Mulrany take the R319 to Achill Sound and Keel. If travelling from Westport take the N59 to Mulrany and proceed to Achill Sound & Keel. The Park is on the left hand side as you enter Keel. Public Transport to the West of Ireland: Trains travel daily to Castlebar and Westport from most major Towns and Cities. From Castlebar or Westport it is only a short bus journey to Achill. Buses depart daily. Arriving By Air - We're Nearer Than You Think! From the UK why not fly lowfare direct to Knock Airport and take your own self-drive car to Achill. There are convenient flights to Knock Airport from London Gatwick, London Stansted, Birmingham, Manchester and Durham Tees Valley and Liverpool.

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Relax and enjoy the numerous activities located locally - surfing, angling, windsurfing, mountain walking, golfing, or visit any of the island's blue flag beaches. Restaurants and pubs close by. Achill, Ireland's largest island, is situated off the west coast of Co. Mayo. It measures 20km from east to west and 18km from north to south, and has a coastline of about 120km. The varied geography of Achill makes it distinct in many ways. The highest mountain on the island is Slievemore at 672 metres while Minaun Mountain measures 466 metres. The Atlantic Drive comprises of over 40km of breathtaking coastal scenery that is ideal for touring in a car, and even better by bicycle! En route along the Atlantic Drive is the Tower at Kildavnet, the remains of a 16th century Irish tower house that was used by the legendary pirate queen Granuaile (Grace O'Malley). The Deserted Village at Slievemore is a haunting reminder of times past. Comprising some 80 stone cottages located at the foot of the majestic Slievemore mountain, the Deserted Village offers a fascinating insight into life on Achill in former centuries. Watersports available on Achill Island include surfing, windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking and scuba diving. The Atlantic waters around Achill Island and the Curraun Peninsula are home to a wide range of sea-life and varieties of fish, making the area one of the best sea angling destinations in Ireland. Achill offers a nine-hole golf course in a spectacular location at Keel that is open to visitors at a reasonable rate. A nine-hole pitch and putt course is also available locally. The western end of the island is dominated by the majestic 668 metre high Croaghaun Mountain, part of which have the highest sea cliffs in Europe. Achill is separated from mainland Mayo by a narrow strip of sea known as the Sound of Achill. This narrow channel was first bridged in 1887.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Keel Beach, Achill Island 0.2 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Dugort Beach, Achill Island 3.4 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Golden Strand, Achill Island 4.3 mi Sea Excellent Good Good Excellent
Dooega Beach, Achill Island 4.4 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Keem Beach, Achill Island 4.8 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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  • Does Keel Sandybanks Caravan and Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
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  • What attractions are near Keel Sandybanks Caravan and Camping Park? Relax and enjoy the numerous activities located locally - surfing, angling, windsurfing, mountain walking, golfing, or visit any of the island's blue flag beaches. Restaurants and pubs close by. Achill, Ireland's largest … Read more