Blog (Latest News) - Visit Mourne Mountains

Little did the Haveron family know that when they visited Castlewellan Forest Park today they would play a part in rescuing one of our endangered red squirrels. As they walked along the Crow Road, mum, Mairead, got a shock as a baby squirrel tried to climb up her leg. 

Mourne Gullion Strangford is the perfect place for your camping, glamping or caravanning holiday. Accomodation ranges from luxury glamping spots, camp sites or places to park up the motorhome for the night after a long days sight seeing. With so many beautiful places to choose from, you're sure to make some lasting memories here!

On Friday 7 June 2024 the CEO of Tourism Ireland, Alice Mansergh visited the beautiful Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark. This visit served as a strategic initiative to strengthen relationships with key partners in the tourism industry and explore collaborative opportunities.

Solstice literally means ‘light standing still’. Sacred Slieve Gullion mountain is the perfect place to connect with nature during this special Celtic festival. This volcanic mountain, formed over 60 million years ago, rests within The Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark. Awaken your senses during a 3-hour forest bathing immersion in Slieve Gullion Forest park. 

Guest blog by Ann Ward, Certified Meditation Coach and Forest Therapy Practitioner.

Tourism Northern Ireland has celebrated completing its 12-week Destination Sustainability Training Programme with fifteen organisations across Northern Ireland, including two from our region, Life Adventure Centre and East Coast Adventure Centre,  who have taken important steps towards becoming more sustainable.

The destination is thrilled to announce the launch of a range of new outdoor activity and adventure experiences promising unforgettable moments for nature enthusiasts, soft adventurers and thrill- seekers alike in the Mourne Gullion Strangford Region.

Come and try out our 15 new outdoor activity and adventure experiences, promising unforgettable moments for nature enthusiasts, soft adventurers and thrill-seekers alike at the Mourne Gullion Strangford Outdoor Spring Festival on Saturday 20 April 2024.

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. 

The saying “every day brings something different” was very true last week, as we teamed up with Newry, Mourne & Down District Council for a familiarisation trip to explore some of our local attractions and experiences.

The Good Craic Guide to the Mournes is a free booklet sharing loads of hidden gems in the Mourne area.  As an Australian who has made the Mournes my home I love sharing the wonderful places and people that I've discovered here. 

It has been said that nature is the purest portal to inner peace…

Nestled within the ancient heartlands of County Armagh, Killeavy Castle Estate beckons travellers to embark on a journey through nature, myth and heritage. Here, amidst the lush woodlands on the slopes of Slieve Gullion, where heroes of Irish mythology once walked, the estate stands as a testament to centuries of history and the enduring spirit of the land.

Killeavy Castle Is Named Hotel of the Year  

The four star, Killeavy Castle Estate, nestled in the heart of County Armagh has been named AA Hotel of the Year Northern Ireland at the prestigious AA Hospitality Awards 2023.