Céide Fields
Ballycastle, Ireland
Stone field walls more than 5,000 years old preserved under the blanket bog of north Mayo, with a visitor centre on the clifftop. It opens in the main season with guided walks, on the R314 west of Ballycastle.
- Nearest town
- Ballycastle, Ireland
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 54.3060, -9.4570
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Ireland: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Barrier-free toll on the M50 around Dublin. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Healy's BarCampsite6 km from Céide FieldsTentsMotorhomesDrinking waterToiletsWi-FiFree
All campsites in Ireland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Céide Fields?
Céide Fields is in Ballycastle, Ireland, at GPS 54.3060, -9.4570. It is about 55 km from Keel.
Can you camp near Céide Fields?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Healy's Bar, about 6 km away; within 25 km there are 1 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Céide Fields?
Céide Fields is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Mayo: Croagh Patrick, Achill Island and Céide Fields.
What is there to see near Céide Fields?
Places worth a stop nearby: Downpatrick Head (7 km), Knocknarea (58 km), Croagh Patrick (60 km) and Keem Bay (61 km).
When is the best time to visit Céide Fields?
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)