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Newry
Landscape/View
The Slieve Roosley landscape could be described as the ‘hidden Mournes' and has formed part of the inspiration for author C.S Lewis, who spent boyhood holidays in Rostrevor, in his creation of the magical world of Narnia. It is an open landscape of…
Walking
The Ulster Way is a 636 mile (1,024km) circular walking route taking in the six counties of Northern Ireland. The Ulster Way forms one of the longest waymarked trails in the British Isles and is popular with both locals and international walkers…
Killyleagh, Downpatrick
Rural
The Delamont Miniature Railway first opened in 1999. It is Ireland's longest miniature railway. Experience the Park's beauty on this unique miniature train.
Newcastle
Public Park
Newcastle's Parks consist of outdoor facilities at the Castle and Island parks. Castle Park comprises Crazy Golf, Go-Karts and Pedalow Swans. Island Park offers four outdoor tennis courts.
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157 reviewsKillyleagh
Public Park
Situated on the shores of Strangford Lough in an area of outstanding natural beauty, Delamont Country Park, Killyleagh offers peace, beauty and tranquillity. The stunning views across Strangford Lough and the relaxing atmosphere make Delamont…
Central Promenade, Newcastle
Outdoors
Donard park is a beautiful park located in the lovely town of Newcastle County Down, next to the Glen River, a short walk away from the Central Promenade. Donard park is a popular spot for tourists and locals alike. It offers views of stunning…
Killyleagh, Downpatrick
Outdoors
The imposing Strangford Stone is the tallest megalith in the British Isles. It was quarried from the Mourne Mountains and now stands tall in Delamont Country Park, Killyleagh facing the Mournes.
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792 reviewsNewcastle
Forest Parks
Tollymore Forest Park has panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and the sea at Newcastle and is open to the public all year. Tollymore Forest covers an area of almost 630 hectares at the foot of the Mourne Mountains.
Downpatrick
Nature and Wildlife
Strangford Lough is located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is almost fully enclosed by land. It is the largest sea water inlet in Ireland and the United Kingdom and an important habitat for wildlife. A regular car ferry links the…
Newcastle
Outdoors
Dundrum Inner Bay Play area is tucked away on the outskirts of Newcastle along the Mourne Coastal Route. The Play Park is a must for children to stop off at. There are swings, slides, climbing frames and stepping blocks to enjoy. The playground is…
Newry
Walking
Whitewater Scenic Loop is named after the Whitewater River which flows from the lower slopes of the Mourne Mountains to the sea at Mill Bay on the main Mourne Coastal Route. As well as a site of world conservation importance for its sea birds, the…
Castlewellan
Garden
The Castlewellan Arboretum and Annesley Garden is situated north of the foothills of the Mourne Mountains in County Down, Northern Ireland.
Killeavy
Outdoors
Hawthorn Hill Forest Nature Reserve is located within the Ring of Gullion Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), in Slieve Gullion and offers magnificent views of the Ring of Gullion peaks. The walk throughout the forest follows the craggy…
Castlewellan
Art & Photography
The Dolmen at Legananny is probably the most famous and most photographed megalithic monument in Northern Ireland.
Legananny Dolmen is located three miles north of Castlewellan, in County Down, Northern Ireland, on the slopes of Slieve Croob. It…
Rostrevor
Nature and Wildlife
This beautiful area has superb views and good walking routes over Carlingford Lough. Rostrevor Forest is also known as one of the highest ranking woodlands in the East of Northern Ireland and is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
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330 reviewsDundrum
The National Trust
Murlough National Nature Reserve is a fragile 6000 year old sand dune system owned by the National Trust and managed as Ireland’s first Nature Reserve since 1967. It is an excellent area for walking and bird watching.
Newcastle
Seaside
The Mourne Coastal Route has a few start off points from the County Down coastline, Mourne Mountains and on to the city of Newry. But if you are beginning in Newcastle County Down, Head through the town out towards Bloody Bridge and follow the route…
Newry
Outdoors
The Electric Brae is a hill at which Newton's discovery, the law of gravity, is defied. A parked car, with its handbrake off, appears to run backwards uphill. The Term ‘Electric Brae’ comes from a hill in Scotland, near Ayr, where the same…
Hilltown
Landscape/View
Spelga Dam Reservoir sits in the heart of the Mourne Mountains, located approximately 10 miles outside of Newcastle, County Down. A man-made reservoir built in the 1950s by the Belfast engineering firm, R Ferguson and Son. It supplies water to…
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150 reviewsKilkeel
Lake / Reservoir
The Silent Valley Reservoir was built to gather water from the Mourne Mountains and is the main water supply source for most of County Down and a large part of Belfast. The famous Mourne Wall was constructed to enclose the reservoir's catchment area.