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Mountain Biking on Bridge

Jump into the great Outdoors!!

It's that time of the year when it’s good to get out, get some fresh air around you and explore the Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion and all its natural beauty. Whether you want to visit a forest park, hike a mountain or do an activity, our region is abundant in outdoor happenings.  There is plenty to see and do and lots for you to participate in to ensure a memorable experience.

  • Mountain Biking on Bridge
    Categories: AdventureFamilyFunOutdoorsHistory

    Jump into the great Outdoors!!

    It's that time of the year when it’s good to get out, get some fresh air around you and explore the Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion and all its natural beauty. Whether you want to visit a forest park, hike a mountain or do an activity, our region is abundant in outdoor happenings.  There is plenty to see and do and lots for you to participate in to ensure a memorable experience.

  • Early evening view of Down Cathedral from The Mall
    Categories: walkActivitiesThings To DoHistory

    Northern Ireland’s ‘Camino’ Walk – Saint Patrick’s Way: The Pilgrim Walk 10th Anniversary

    Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Saint Patrick’s Way, a pilgrimage trail that spans 132km (82 miles) across the counties of Armagh and Down. Join in the celebration of this landmark journey and embark on a path that is rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. Along the way, collect stamps at 10 Passport Points and receive your Certificate of Achievement at the Saint Patrick Centre in Downpatrick, home to the world’s only permanent interactive exhibition dedicated to Saint Patrick.

  • Spooky Happenings at Halloween
    Categories: AdventureHalloweenHistory

    Spooky Samhain/Halloween Stories

    Watch out for all sorts of spirits, ghosts and creatures that are said to roam Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion at the most spine-tingling time of the year. Mischievous goblins, wizards and witches are some of the shadowy figures that are believed to break through from the otherworld to torment the people in Mourne Gullion Strangford at Halloween.

  • Game of throne location at Inch Abbey, Downpatrick
    Categories: AdventureFamilyFunOutdoorsHistory

    TV and Film Locations

    Isn’t it great to get home after a hard day’s work and switch on the telly to lose yourself in a great series or movie?  Well, how about a series or movie which is based in the beautiful area of Mourne, Gullion and Strangford?  It is a well-known fact that the series Game of Thrones® has used many locations in our area such as Tollymore Forest Park, Castle Ward and Inch Abbey, however, there are a few more places to be added to the list so kick your shoes off and relax while we flick through some of our programmes that have been based in and around our wonderful area of outstanding beauty. 

  • Down Cathedral Aerial Photo
    Categories: AdventureFamilyFunOutdoorsHistory

    Tour Guides in Mourne, Gullion and Strangford

    The Mourne Mountains, Ring of Gullion and Strangford areas are world famous for their outstanding scenery, history and walks. One of the best ways to experience the magic and majesty is with one of our qualified Tour Guides.

    Special subjects include: Mourne Mountains, Saint Patrick's Country, Ring of Gullion, Strangford Lough, Local History, Granite Industry, Food & Drink.

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