Ulster Rally Information

Venue

THE SHEPHERD’S REST campsite and pub in the Sperrins mountain range. 220 Sixtowns Rd  Draperstown  Magherafelt  BT45 7BH. 
• Fabulous location, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
• Camping: there is ample tent space; amenities block with toilets & showers; wash-up area; games room; seating area.

Be aware the site is not exclusive for the rally: other people will be camping and caravanning at the venue.

Accommodation

Camping pitches at the Shepherd’s Rest for the three nights. Off-site accommodation is available nearby. See further information below.

Cost

£39 Ticket: one person, camping pitch and Saturday group dinner
or
£20 Ticket: additional person sharing a tent or if staying off-site. This ticket covers the Saturday dinner.

Go to BOOKING page.

Event Times

Start: Friday 22 May 2026 6pm approx. End: Monday morning 26 May 2026. You can arrive on site anytime on Friday and leave in your own time on Monday.

Food and the Saturday Meal Get-together

Bring your food and camp cooking gear. You can shop and eat at cafes in Draperstown nearby. There is a kettle in the garden cottage. Food is not available to buy on site apart from the Saturday evening meal.

The group dinner and get-together on Saturday evening is a social highlight of the event. Cost is included in the booking fee. If attending only for the Saturday daytime ride and evening meal, please book (£20) so that numbers are known.

Map

220 Sixtowns Road, The Shepherd’s Rest Pub is the Ulster Rally campsite venue.


If you want to book accommodation off-site instead of camping, there are some suggestions below.

Accommodation

Camping pitch at the Shepherd’s Rest for the three nights.

Indoor accommodation / BnB available nearby, some suggestions below, e.g. Butterflies Rest is 6 mins from Shepherd’s Rest and sleeps 8. Apparo restaurant in Draperstown has high-standard rooms. Google / search for other BnB / hotel / Airb&b options.

Phone

Phone signal is variable, often absent.

Ride Routes

Ride route suggestions > here.