Exploring The Southeast by Campervan

Yvonne & Nigel recently embarked on their first ever campervan experience. They kindly shared this detailed and honest first-hand account of how they got on…….

Day 1

After collecting our campervan from Craic N Campers in Greystones, we headed to Dunmore East in Waterford which was a nice easy 2-hour spin south from Greystones, even on a Friday afternoon!

We had no bother finding parking on the street to experience the freedom a campervan can provide. Public toilets and some lovely eateries were all an easy stroll away. We enjoyed a nice sundowner drink at The Strand Inn followed by an excellent meal at Azzurro. After a good sleep we woke up to this beautiful sun rise view.

Day 2

This morning, we walked part of the stunning and easily accessible Copper Coast Cliff Path before moving on. For sea swimmers there’s a beautiful strand and mobile sauna. We definitely want to return here to explore more of this beautiful coastline.

We had pre-booked a pitch with EHU at the Hub in Graiguenamanagh in County Kilkenny, so off we headed, a very straightforward 1-hour drive. The Barrow Valley Activities Hub is a community initiative servicing motorhomes. It’s a fantastic spot for walking, fishing, kayaking and boating. Eateries are limited and not amazing, they just tick the box really, but there’s a great little Coffee & Food truck on site and also an Artisan Bakery you can order or buy from on Friday/Sat. There’s a good SuperValu in the village too.

As we pulled up a live rock band had just started a 2-hour gig under the site’s big stretch tent. You could just BYOB, sit and relax listening to a few old favourites. Very enjoyable. Although the site was busy and full for the weekend it was very quiet and well run.

Day 3 

We walked the glorious Barrow Way to St Mullins today where we chilled for a couple of hours over a nice lunch and a glass of wine. Absolutely idyllic spot. It’s a 16km round trip on foot. Flat and easily accessible for bikes too.

We had planned to move on to Cahore but we were a little worried about parking and a lack of facilities, so we decided to stay another night in Graiguenamanagh. We headed off along the Barrow trail again and also explored the beautiful Silaire Woodland Loop which features a stunning 400m riverside boardwalk.

We finished off the day with a light meal and a nice bottle of wine at The Waterside in Graiguenamanagh watching the world move slowly by.

Day 4

An early start this morning with facilities at The Hub to empty waste etc had us back to Greystones in an easy 1hr 45 minutes.

All in all, a very stress-free first adventure with Craic N Campers. The van was very clean and comfortable.  The memory foam mattress was brilliant and ensured good sleep and no sore backs! Success! We’d highly recommend Craic N Campers for anyone considering giving it a try from the new Greystones base. There are endless possibilities from here and we’re already planning where our own next adventure will take us!

Yvonne & Nigel