Situated on the south-east of Lough Neagh, on the edge of the Oxford Island National Nature Reserve, Kinnego Marina is a magnificent rural setting of beauty and tranquility, giving striking views over the Lough.
Kinnego Marina is the largest marina on the Lough and home to the oldest sailing club in Northern Ireland. The site offers fully sheltered berths with deep and shallow water access. Fully trained and qualified staff onsite offer local knowledge, boat tuition and information on safety on Lough Neagh. There are a range of associated amenities on site including a caravan, camping and glamping, slipway, cafe, nature trails and a children’s play area.
Kinnego Marina is situated on the southern shore of Lough Neagh, just 30 mins from Belfast, in the Borough of Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council. With easy access off the M1 Motorway, at junction number 10, Kinnego Marina really is in the heart of Northern Ireland. Close to the busy hubs of Lurgan, Craigavon & Portadown with excellent shopping, dining & bars.
About the Marina
With a base at Kinnego Marina, the largest marina on the Lough, you will be within easy reach of many tourist attractions including Coney Island, Ardboe, Rams Island, Ballyronan and Antrim, with access to the Atlantic through the Lower Bann River. You can explore the 154sq miles of Lough Neagh, the UK’s largest inland waterway, safe in the knowledge that you are covered by coastguard and Lough Neagh’s very own life boat service, Lough Neagh Rescue.
The site offers 180 fully sheltered berths, with deep and shallow water access for vessels drawing less than 1.55 meters. Assistance is provided for launching boats, stepping masts and other related services. For crane information, please contact the marina office.
Security
The Marina site is staffed from dawn till dusk and maintains a listening watch on VHF channel 77. Marina staff also regularly patrol the site.
CCTV is in operation throughout the marina site. During the peak season June – September, the site is patrolled by security guards during the night.
Berthing
All contract berthing & storage trailers (limited availability) charges are payable in advance or monthly by direct debit. All visitor berthing & storage charges are payable upon arrival.
Adult berth = £666.00
Concession = £432.00
Monthly = £203.00
Weekly = £117.00
Daily = £12.60
Safety
A modified IALA Cardinal and Lateral Buoyage system combined with the red and white semi-circular marker sign is used on Lough Neagh. The Lough Neagh marks are numbered 1-47, starting at Toome Canal Entrance and finishing at Bamford Bank. They are numbered in a clockwise direction around the Lough. Lough Neagh Admiralty Chart SC2163 standard nautical charts comply with Safety of Life at Sea can be purchased from Sands Marine or online.
Please observe the 4 knot dead slow speed limit within the marina basin and the Harbour Guidelines. All skippers should understand & know how to apply the “International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea”. (The rules of the road)
Being a Registered RYA Training Centre, qualified and experienced RYA instructors provide a range of RYA courses and knowledge, to meet boat owner’s needs of safety, security and convenience. Our friendly staff are always keen to be of assistance and can be contacted throughout the year on VHF channel 77 or by telephone 028 3832 7573.
Laundry & Toilet/Shower facilities
Laundry facilities are available. The washing machine and dryer operate via tokens which are available from the marina reception.
Toilets & showers are available from dawn – dusk in the main marina building. If you require 24hr access to toilets and showers, please contact the marina office for details.
The Environment
Lough Neagh is a designated area of special scientific interest and is a designated RAMSAR site. Our aim at Kinnego Marina is to protect and improve the environment by integrating it within the marina’s policies and we have been accredited with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Award. We encourage all boat users to help us help and protect the environment.
Our friendly staff welcome you into our Cafe for a well earned rest and a spot of home cooking.
Choose from our extensive menu including daily specials, Sunday Roast and the best Ulster Fry around! Or just relax with a cuppa and enjoy the view over the Marina. We are delighted to have a 5 star food hygiene rating.
Our Commitment to Healthy Eating
We use low fat products such as semi-skimmed milk, low fat spreads, reduced fat dressings and cheese. We provide a choice of bread including granary and wholemeal. All foods have no added salt.
The Site layout for camping and caravans is available below | Commercial Vehicles Not Permitted
Situated on the south-east of Lough Neagh, on the edge of the Oxford Island National Nature Reserve, Kinnego Marina is a magnificent rural setting of beauty and tranquility, giving striking views over the Lough and the distant hills of Tyrone and Antrim. This purpose built site is suitable for caravans, motor homes, trailer tents, tents and glamping.
This family friendly site is open all year around. While you are here you have use of a play park, outdoor gym, cafe, fishing area, weekend boat trips, and public slipway or just enjoy the nature trails and beautiful views of Kinnego Bay and Lough Neagh.
Caravan Pitches & Prices
We have 19 fully serviced caravan pitches all with ample room for awnings.
Price is £25.00 per night (includes hook-up).
Camping Pitches & Prices
Tent pitches with electric hook-up £25.00 per night.
Maximum tent size 6 man.
Use only proprietary hook-up equipment purchased from a reputable dealer with safety devices including an RCD and an IP rating of 44 or greater. NEVER use a household extension cable, even with an RCD plug, instead of proprietary hook-up equipment.
Site Facilities
Open all year round
Car parking facilities
No awning charge
Toilets and showers onsite – £20 returnable CASH deposit for access keys.
Laundry facilities (Tokens from reception £3.50)
Disability access
Pets accepted (on a leash)
Chemical disposal unit
Children’s play area
Kinnego Marina is a short term recreational/leisure/tourism stays only. Maximum stay of 7 nights. This site is designed with families in mind, admission to those under 18 years of age will be refused unless accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of their stay.
Commercial vehicles are not permitted on site. As the park is a touring Caravan Park we cannot accommodate those wishing to stay for residential or employment purposes. Trading is not permitted from the site.
Whether you are looking for a quiet, peaceful retreat or something more adventurous, the beautiful setting of our glamping pods makes for an ideal break. Situated on the shores of Lough Neagh, just 3 miles from Lurgan, the site is easily accessible by bike or car. It benefits from a good taxi service for evenings spent in the local pubs and restaurants in the town.
Take the family for a night away, relax and enjoy all the fun of camping but with the added comfort that Glamping brings. We have two types of pods, River Pods and Island Pods, available to suit all budgets. Whatever the time of year, we can assure you, your pod will be toasty and ready for you to enjoy your stay with us.
Island Pods
Our Island pods are our newest addition and we have 4 pods available at £80.00 per night.
Sleeps up to 5 people with a full sized single bed, double bed and sofa bed (double)
These pods come supplied with widescreen T.V, fridge, kettle, microwave, heating, beds and an outdoor picnic area. All you need to bring is your own bedding (blankets/sleeping bag, pillows) and cutlery etc
BBQ’s are permitted as long as they are raised up off the grass. The picnic benches are also fitted with a portable BBQ rack
Shared shower and toilet facilities.
Shared communal fire pit.
No pet policy.
On arrival a pre-rental check will be carried out, where a refundable £100 cash security deposit per pod is required.
We have three River Pods available at £49.00 per night.
The maximum capacity of the pods is 4 adults or 2 adults with 2-3 children
These Pods come supplied with heating, lighting, fridge, kettle and mattress pads and outdoor patio furniture and picnic table. All you need to bring is your own sleeping bags/blankets, pillows and cutlery etc.
BBQ’s on stands are permitted at picnic table area or disposables can be used on metal BBQ trays fixed to the picnic tables.
Shared shower & toilet facilities.
Shared communal fire pit.
No pet policy
On arrival a pre-rental check will be carried out, where a refundable £50.00 cash security deposit per pod is required
Pod bookings are for families and couples only. We do not accept group bookings of young adults.
Site Facilities
Open all year round
Car parking facilities
Toilets and showers onsite
Laundry facilities (Tokens from Reception £3)
Children’s play area
Kinnego Marina is for short-term recreational/leisure stays only. Maximum stay of 7 nights. This site is designed with families in mind, admission to those under 18 years of age will be refused unless accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of their stay.
Commercial vehicles are not permitted on site. As the park is a touring Caravan Park we cannot accommodate those wishing to stay for residential or employment purposes. Trading is not permitted from the site.
As we are set within Oxford Island Nature Reserve, there are networks of all access walking trails, bird watching hides, open water, wildlife ponds, forests and wildflower meadows. Keep your eyes peeled for the woodland animals, birds and insects that live here.
The Kinnego Bushcraft Centre caters for both groups and individuals. The centre offers tuition in outdoor wilderness survival skills, canoeing, archery, 3D archery, shelter building and wild woodland camping.
We also organise expedition trips for canoeing and camping in the rivers and islands around Lough Neagh. The centre also delivers a range of courses to develop outdoor bonding and team building and promote a sense of responsibility for protecting our environment.
Family Bushcraft Course
This 1 or 2 day course offers you the chance to be a family in the old way, exploring the joys and secrets of nature together.
Young Survivalist Course
Our 2 day course for young people is an introduction and good grounding in all the skills necessary to survive the wilderness anywhere in the world.
Two Day Bushcraft Course
This is a great introduction to bushcraft for all groups or individuals who just love nature and enjoy the outdoor experience and the company of other like-minded folk.
Wildlife Walkabout Trip
This is an excellent way to explore the Irish countryside and view nature close up. A great introduction to viewing wildlife of Lough Neagh, where you will learn about habitats and ecosystems, you will experience what happens at night, relationships between predators and prey and general animal behaviour.
Junior Expedition
For young interested Bushcrafters to take their skills and knowledge further, giving them the tools competent and confident in the great outdoors. Skills taught on this course are essential for anyone seeking adventure in wild places.
Survivor Man Courses
The ultimate wilderness experience course now offered at Kinnego Marina where all the essential skills of land and water survival are offered over a 3 day course, not for the shy individual! Full teamwork and individual approach essential on this course.
Introduction To Survival
This is the first step taster introduction course covering all the skills of survival and wilderness living.
The play park here was installed in 2018, offering equipment to support a range of interesting and stimulating play opportunities for children and young people between the ages of 2-14 (children should always be accompanied by an adult). The outdoor gym was installed in 2015, set beside the play park, both in the natural setting of Kinnego Marina.
For those members of the public who wish to enjoy a relaxing Sunday afternoon fishing in Lough Neagh, here at Oxford Island, then feel free to use our angling platforms located on the inner and outer breakwaters at Kinnego Bay. Roach, bream, perch and pike can all be caught, whilst May and June are often the best months to catch in.
A coarse angling licence is required, however, we have set limits in place so as not to drastically change the Lough’s ecosystem. The bag limit is one pike per day and pike over 4kg (8.8lb) must be returned to the water.
To fish legally in Northern Ireland you will need the following two items:
a rod licence plus
permit or day ticket
The rod licence is for the fishing rod and the game or coarse fish you’re allowed to catch. A permit or day ticket gives you the right to fish in a particular fishery. Anglers can buy DAERA rod licences, permits and day tickets online or from a distributor (for example a tackle shop) and should read the ‘Conditions of Sale’ for fishing licences and permits before buying.
Buy rod licences, permits and river bush day tickets online to fish the 70 DAERA Public Angling Estate Fisheries – here you can also buy a rod licence and permit together by choosing ‘combined licence and permit’
Have proof to show you’re fishing legally
When fishing you may be approached by a DAERA Fishery Protection Officer, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) or a private water bailiff to check if you’re fishing legally.
Contact details for the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs’ (DAERA) section responsible for angling in Northern Ireland
Craigavon Commission obtained the land here in 1972 before passing it onto Craigavon Borough Council. The marina was opened in 1983 with 53 berths and the staff worked from a small wooden hut. In 1985 the staff moved into two portacabins, the first boat park was built and boat trips started in Trostan. Between 1985 and 1987 the toilet block and caravan park were built. The boat trips continued in Trostan until 1992 when they transferred to the new motor cruiser, Master McGra.
The new jetties started being built and this continued until their completion in 2007. In 2005 the new office block was built containing office space, toilet and shower facilities, storage and equipment rooms and a café. This saw the demolition of the portacabins!
Today the site thrives with public interest, we have 181 berths, caravanning, camping & glamping, deliver numerous boating and boat related courses, provide slipway access to Lough Neagh and you can visit our popular café.
There are various car parking facilities here, including disabled car parking bays. Toilets are available in the Toilet Block, where disabled facilities are accessible via your radar key. In the main reception building, toilets, showers, including disabled facilities and a baby changing facility are all available and this building is fully accessible.
First aid and a defibrillator are located at reception. There is also a public access defibrillator located in the old BT phone box located beside the toilet block. Access to this is via calling 999, instructions are printed on the phone box.
There is space for visitors to have a BBQ and picnic, perfect for warm summer evenings. Our picnic tables are provided with a metal rack for setting disposable BBQ’s on, please do not set BBQ’s directly on the grass. Red bins are provided to dispose of your BBQ’s.
We offer accredited courses for the Royal Yachting Association including training from beginners to instructor level in jet skis and powerboats. We also provide first aid courses, navigation courses and marine radio courses.
We have an extensive range of training courses for businesses including first aid at work, manual handling, defibrillator and water safety all of which are accredited by the relevant governing body.
Being a Registered RYA Training Centre, qualified and experienced RYA instructors provide a range of RYA courses and knowledge, to meet boat owner’s needs of safety, security and convenience. Our friendly staff are always keen to be of assistance and can be contacted throughout the year on VHF channel 77 or by telephone 02838327573.
All vessels using the Slipway at Kinnego Marina MUST register to do so in the Marina Office, and are required to carry third party public liability insurance and pay a launch fee.
You will be issued stickers with your registration number displayed on them. They should be displayed in a prominent position on your vessel and trailer and at all times.
NO WAKE PLEASE – Please observe the 4 knot dead slow speed limit within the Marina basin and the Harbor guidelines. All skippers should understand & know how to apply the “International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea”. (The rules of the road).
As the registered owner of this vessel you are responsible for ensuring that all of your crew are aware of the rules and regulations. You will be held responsible for any breaches.
Lough Neagh is the biggest Lough in the British Isles measuring over 300 square km’s. It contains over 800 billion gallons of water, enough to fill 7 million swimming pools.
Lough Neagh attracts bird watchers from all over the world due to the number and variety of birds which winter and summer in its shores. Over 100,000 wintering wildfowl fly in from places as far away as Canada, Iceland, Greenland and the Russian Arctic. One of the most majestic of these birds is the whooper swan which flies in from Iceland to feed over the winter.
Lough Neagh is home to the largest commercial wild eel fishery in Europe, exporting some 650 tonnes of produce a year to outlets in Billingsgate, Holland and Germany. The eels in Lough Neagh travel over 4000 miles to breed in the Sargasso Sea and the young fry return by drifting on the Gulf Stream back over the Atlantic and enter the River Bann as young elvers. The Lough also has its own unique species of fish, such as the Dollaghan which is a huge Trout and Pollan which is a small freshwater type of Herring.
Six major rivers flow into the Lough and one flows out (the River Bann) and they collectively drain more than 1/3 of Northern Ireland’s water. Lough Neagh is an important source of water for Belfast.
Lough Neagh is growing as a major boating and sailing destination and has 4 main Marinas at Kinnego, Ballyronan, The Battery, and Sandy Bay with work due to commence shortly on the development of a new marina at Antrim.
Lough Neagh has its own Rescue Service and provides a 24 hours rescue service from its stations at Kinnego, Ardboe and Antrim. It is a voluntary service, but its members are dedicated professionals.
The Lough has undergone substantial positive changes over the last five years assisted by substantial European Development Assistance managed through the Lough Neagh Partnership.
A number of smaller lakes surround Lough Neagh, including Portmore Lough, Lough Gullion and Lough Beg. These, together with the associated terrestrial habitats of wet woodland, meadows and fen, mean that the Lough Neagh basin is of great importance for biodiversity. It is also famed for the Lough Neagh Fly, a non-biting midge which hatches in enormous numbers in spring and summer and provides food for migratory birds. In its larval form the midge is also the key food source of wintering wildfowl.
The Lough has long been important for people as well, providing many in Northern Ireland with drinking water and supporting eel-fishing and sand dredging industries. Historically, reeds from the Lough shore were used for thatching the roofs of local cottages and willow from the surrounding scrub was used for basket weaving. Everybody also knows the legends surrounding the Lough, such as that of its creation by the giant Finn McCool!
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