Blog (Fun) - Visit Mourne Mountains

Join us as we celebrate the achievements of Patrick the man through themed experiences, events and celebrations.  Experience the fun at one of two Community Carnival Parades on Monday 17 March in Downpatrick and Newry and enjoy a range of local talent including buskers, bands, Irish dancers and traditional Irish music.

Are you planning some day trips for this half term? Great, we have you sorted!  Plan your visit to Mourne Mountains and the Ring of Gullion.

We are home to striking landscapes and lots of fun activities to keep you entertained. Here are some of the things you can get up to during your visit.  

Mountain biking is an incredibly fun sport, but it can also be a daunting one to get into. The assumptions people make about it can be off-putting, and even knowing where to go can be a challenge. In this blog, we aim to lay out the simple things you can do to get into mountain biking.

There is something enchanting about nature in the winter landscape, if you’re lucky enough get some snow, then appreciate the ultimate beauty of the Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark in the cold season, admiring glistening snow-covered trees and mountain tops whilst enjoying the crunch of snow beneath your boots.

Mourne Mountains and Ring of Gullion is a beautiful, fun-filled area that offers plenty of family-friendly activities for children under 5. Whether you're looking for indoor activities to avoid bad weather, or outdoor adventures that let little ones explore nature the Mourne Mountains and Ring of Gullion has it all.

Enjoy outdoor fun solving murder mysteries in fascinating and beautiful locations. Be Sherlock Holmes for a day!

With the good weather approaching its time to get outdoors! The three Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Mourne Mountains and Ring of Gullion feature several coastal paths and coastal walks that give you the opportunity to see and explore the picturesque scenery that hugs the coastline, some that are more accessible than others so make sure to wear sensible footwear!

The historic paddle steamer Waverley is set to return to Warrenpoint this May, following the success of the inaugural public cruise sailing from Warrenpoint last year.

This year, due to demand there will be two sailings from Warrenpoint. 

There are so many things to see and do in Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion, that it was hard narrowing it down to just ten. We have complied a list of reasons to visit this unique and picturesque area and if it doesn't persuade you to visit Mourne, Gullion, Strangford this year, I don't know what will!

Plan your perfect day out with the kids this mid-term break in the Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion region, we have lots to do to make for a memorable few days off school!

Have you planned your mid-term break yet?  Do you love to be adventurous?  If so that's great news.  We have a selection of activities for you to consider.

If its family fun you prefer then create cherished family fun filled memories with a holiday in our beautiful destination. We have lots of things to do to keep the whole family entertained from forest parks, golf, experiences, museums, activities, shows and shopping.