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.
Camping pitches at the Shepherd’s Rest for the three nights. Off-site accommodation is available nearby.
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.
The group dinner and get-together on Saturday evening is a social highlight of the event. Cost is included in the booking fee.
Map
220 Sixtowns Road, The Shepherd’s Rest Pub is the Ulster Rally campsite venue.
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.
- Butterflies Rest BnB
- Self Catering Cottage in Draperstown
- Apparo boutique rooms and restaurant
Phone
Phone signal is variable, often absent.
Ride Routes
Ride route suggestions > here.
2026 Rally T-shirt
XL Sizes still available. £17, pay by bank transfer.
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