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Port Moon Bothy       Port Moon Bothy Port Moon Bothy provides a unique overnight experience for visitors in a remote and breathtaking part of the world famous Causeway Coast. The cooperation of all visitors is required to help with its smooth running, maintenance and upkeep. Please familiarise yourself with the following information before your visit. Bothy Facilities The bothy can comfortably accommodate up to 8 people and there is also a small area immediately adjacent to the building suitable for pitching a tent. Inside the bothy there is a large kitchen-living area with wood burning stove, hurricane oil lamps, seating, a table and plenty of pegs for hanging wet gear to dry. The bedroom has one large sleeping platform; bed linen and mattresses are not provided. There is also a composting toilet and storage room. The bothy has no mains water or electricity. A small stream flows through the site however this is shared with grazing sheep and it is therefore not recommended to use the water. There is a stock of fresh water available but this should only be used sparingly. Users are advised to carry sufficient drinking water for their stay. There is cutlery, plates and mugs for 8 people, although you must supply your own cooking equipment including trangia/stove, utensils, etc., along with any firewood needed. To avoid disappointment, all users are advised to bring everything they might need for their stay including toilet paper, biodegradable washing up liquid, cooking pots, matches, candles, etc. Past users may donate such items on departure however their presence cannot be guaranteed. Any additional donations are gratefully received however we would ask visitors not to leave any food including tinned food. There are some additional guidelines for using the stove and composting toilet within the building - please familiarise yourself with these on arrival i.e. the fuel basket should be left filled with the stove cleaned out ready for use by the next visitors. We encourage all visitors to comply with the ethics of Leave No Trace, taking particular care to minimise the effects of fires and remove all litter on departure. Further info regards the bothy would be that we provide cutlery, plates and mugs for 8.
The bothy is managed and maintained by the Causeway Coast Kayak Association. Online reservations can be made here. Bookings can only be made by members of British Canoeing or Canoeing Ireland - a membership number is required to make the booking. The following pricing structure is in place:
Please note that all future bookings may be subject to a random visit to ensure occupancy of the bothy matches the booking. CANCELLATION FEE: Cancellations less than 24 hours before booking date will not be refunded.
Access to the Bothy The bothy is located on the coastline between the Giant’s Causeway and Dunseverick Castle at GR C979 452 with access by sea only. The closest public access point on the North Coast Sea Kayak Trail is at Dunseverick Harbour at GR C000 445. This is an exposed section of coastline suitable for experienced canoeists or those paddling under the guidance of a suitably qualified instructor/guide. Emergencies In the event of an emergency, users should contact the Coastguard on 999 or 112. In normal circumstances there is reasonable mobile phone coverage at the site. |
