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Rent a motorhome in Belfast

An historical superlative

Belfast has great restaurants, world-class sights and friendly inhabitants with cheeky charm and feisty wit. The city has a complex historical and cultural blend within its confines. Its picturesque landscape has inspired children's classics and is the setting for fantasy blockbusters.

This article will explain why Belfast is a suitable starting point for your camper van holiday within and beyond Northern Ireland.

Top 5 facts about Belfast

  1. You may find some of the most stunning and historic streets and structures in the Cathedral Quarters' neighbourhood.
  2. The Mourne Mountains have been one of Northern Ireland's primary rock-climbing regions due to the abundance of granite cliffs present throughout the range as outcrops and tors.
  3. Free parking on the streets of Belfast is available on Sundays and in the evenings after 6 pm.
  4. The Atlantic Coast route from Belfast is among the most beautiful motorhome routes as it features national parks, mountains, beaches and Gaelic cultural sites.
  5. You can begin your camping trip at the Dundonald Touring Caravan Park, which has cycling and walking trails, food stores, water and waste points and shower rooms.

These highlights await you when you rent a camper van in Belfast

Despite being a landlocked county, County Fermanagh's main draw is the still water. The region's main appeal is the Upper and Lower Erne waterways, lakes, a patchwork of winding channels and islands dispersed over the length of the county. You can visit the city during rainy weather to see Lough Erne in full form.

The 130-mile drive of Northern Ireland follows the Antrim coast between Belfast and Londonderry on a diverse path. The impressive Giant's Causeway, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and the eerie shape of Dunluce Castle on a rocky Atlantic Ocean protrusion are both must-visit sites along this route.

Fans of the hit HBO series Game of Thrones can plan a trip along the 220-mile route through the counties of Down, Antrim, Londonderry and Fermanagh to visit the exact locations of many of the Seven Kingdoms sequences filmed for the show.

This makes Belfast particularly suitable as a starting point for your road trip

Camper van rentals in Belfast are great for exploring the coast roads, which are uninterrupted, except for a small canal at Portaferry, where water enters and exits the Irish Marine. You can also tour the largest tidal sea entrance in the British Isles.

The Cooley Mountains stretch across much of the Cooley Peninsula, just south of Carlingford Lough. The summits are easily accessible by car and provide stunning views of the lough. You can reach the highest point via a service road, where you may enjoy a fantastic sight of the Big River.

Camper van rental: Useful information for your trip to Belfast

You can only camp in the wild in Belfast if you have requested permission from the landowner to park and stay in your motorhome overnight.

For a long time, taking your RV on a ferry has been a popular method to travel to the UK mainland and Scotland. Many people consider the ferry ride to be the start of their journey.

You may easily locate a calm place to camp in Belfast because it has many rural and isolated areas with tranquil surroundings. The Northern Ireland Forestry Service manages Tollymore Forest Park, one of the few campgrounds in Belfast ideal for wild camping. You may take your camper van to this site and spend the night lawfully with a wild vibe.

Rent a motorhome now and discover the region around Belfast

With a history of approximately 10,000 years, the Irish countryside is dotted with lush green hills, breathtaking coastlines and historic castles and monasteries. You can rent a motorhome in Belfast and tour the city and the destinations outside it to get the best experience of Northern Ireland.

Book a camper van rental in Belfast through motorhomebookers.com and begin your adventure today!

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