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  1. View from Slieve Gullion Forest Park

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    Killeavy

    Address

    89 Drumintee Road, Killeavy, County Armagh, BT31 8SW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 330 137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Nature Trail

    The Slieve Gullion Forest Trail, a magnificent 10km Scenic Forest Drive will be temporarily closed from Monday 4 December 2023 for Forest Service tree harvesting.

  2. A family reading a sign at the entrance to Fionn's Giant Adventure  at Slieve Gullion Forest Park.
    a family entering Slieve Gullion Forest Park with Fionn's Giant Adventure sign in the background.
    A family using the Fionn's Giant Adventure app at Slieve Gullion Forest Park.
    An image of a family enjoying the Fionn's Giant Adventure at Slieve Gullion Forest Park alongside Fionn the giant.
    Three children outside a fairy house at Fionn's Giant Adventure at Slieve Gullion Forest Park.
    Two children playing an outside musical instrument at Fionn's Giant Adventure at Slieve Gullion Forest Park.
    A family dining outside at Fionn's Giant Adventure at Slieve Gullion Forest Park.
    A family reading a sign at the entrance to Fionn's Giant Adventure  at Slieve Gullion Forest Park.
    a family entering Slieve Gullion Forest Park with Fionn's Giant Adventure sign in the background.
    A family using the Fionn's Giant Adventure app at Slieve Gullion Forest Park.
    An image of a family enjoying the Fionn's Giant Adventure at Slieve Gullion Forest Park alongside Fionn the giant.
    Three children outside a fairy house at Fionn's Giant Adventure at Slieve Gullion Forest Park.
    Two children playing an outside musical instrument at Fionn's Giant Adventure at Slieve Gullion Forest Park.
    A family dining outside at Fionn's Giant Adventure at Slieve Gullion Forest Park.

    Killeavy

    Address

    89 Drumintee Road, Killeavy, County Armagh, BT35 8SW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 330 137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Walking

    Follow Fionn's Giant Adventure (previously known as the Giant's Lair) at Slieve Gullion Forest Park. Follow the trail, there's so much to explore. Seek out fairies, spells, music and more.  Help is at hand as you'll have fairies and warriors to help…

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Pets accepted

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking (free)
  3. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

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    Saintfield

    Address

    Rowallane Gardens, Saintfield, County Down, BT24 7LH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9751 0131

    Gradings

    • Four Star Quality Assurance
    Four Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    The National Trust

    This unique garden has grown from the 19th century beginnings of the Reverend John Moore and his nephew Hugh Armytage Moore. Their vision created a place where you can leave the world behind and immerse yourself in nature's beauty.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Leisure Facilities

    • Wifi
  4. Donard Forest

    Newcastle

    Address

    Newcastle, Down, BT33 0AA

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    Donard Forest lies at the foot of the Mourne Mountains and has spectacular views of County Down, including Newcastle, Dundrum Bay, St John's Point and Slieve Croob.

  5. Newcastle view of Mourne Mountains

    Newcastle

    Address

    Central Promenade, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0AA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 33 0137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    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…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  6. Cloughmore Stone

    Newry

    Address

    Bridge Street, Rostrevor, Newry, County Down, BT34 3BG

    Telephone

    03301374046

    Type

    Type:

    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…

  7. Strangford Stone in Delamont Country Park, Killyleagh

    Killyleagh, Downpatrick

    Address

    Delamont Country Park, 90 Downpatrick Road, Killyleagh, Downpatrick, Down, BT30 9TZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 33 0137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    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.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
  8. Miniature train in Delamont Country Park with people

    Killyleagh, Downpatrick

    Address

    90 Downpatrick Road, Killyleagh, Downpatrick, Down, BT30 9TZ

    Telephone

    +44(0)79 0396 0993

    Price

    Price £2.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    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. 

    Price

    Price £2.50 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  9. Children enjoying the adventure playpark at Slieve Gullion Forest Park.
    Children enjoying playing in Slieve Gullion Adventure Playpark in Slieve Gullion Forest Park
    Children enjoying playing in Slieve Gullion Adventure Playpark in Slieve Gullion Forest Park
    Tom getting ready to slide in Slieve Gullion Adventure Playpark in Slieve Gullion Forest Park
    Enjoying the treehouse in Slieve Gullion Adventure Playpark in Slieve Gullion Forest Park
    Children enjoying playing in Slieve Gullion Adventure Playpark in Slieve Gullion Forest Park
    Children enjoying playing in Slieve Gullion Adventure Playpark in Slieve Gullion Forest Park
    Children enjoying the adventure playpark at Slieve Gullion Forest Park.
    Children enjoying playing in Slieve Gullion Adventure Playpark in Slieve Gullion Forest Park
    Children enjoying playing in Slieve Gullion Adventure Playpark in Slieve Gullion Forest Park
    Tom getting ready to slide in Slieve Gullion Adventure Playpark in Slieve Gullion Forest Park
    Enjoying the treehouse in Slieve Gullion Adventure Playpark in Slieve Gullion Forest Park
    Children enjoying playing in Slieve Gullion Adventure Playpark in Slieve Gullion Forest Park
    Children enjoying playing in Slieve Gullion Adventure Playpark in Slieve Gullion Forest Park

    Killeavy

    Address

    89 Drumintee Road, Killeavy, County Armagh, BT35 8SW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 330 137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Adventure Park / Playground

    The perfect start to any family trip to Slieve Gullion Forest Park begins with a stop off at the action-packed Adventure Playpark, which is guaranteed to keep kids of all ages delighted and thoroughly entertained.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  10. Rostrevor

    Address

    78 Shore Road, Rostrevor, County Down, BT34 3AA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9185 3621

    Type

    Type:

    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.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  11. Mourne Wall in the Mourne Mountains
    The Mourne Wall from Slieve Commedagh with low cloud
    Mourne Wall in the Mourne Mountains
    The Mourne Wall from Slieve Commedagh with low cloud

    Newcastle

    Address

    Newcastle, Down, BT33 0AA

    Telephone

    03301374366

    Type

    Type:

    Walking

    The Mourne Wall is 22 miles long and consists of natural granite stone which was constructed using traditional dry stone walling techniques.  It was built from 1904 to 1922 and was overseen by the Belfast City and District Water Commissioners.  The…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  12. Child climbing and another on a slide in the play park, at Delamont Country Park.
    Family enjoying a walk to Strangford Stone in Delamont Country Park.
    Family enjoying the view of the Mourne Mountains from Strangford Stone in Delamont Country Park.
    Family standing over a gate looking at the fabulous view of the Islands on Strangford Lough, from Grey Point Lookout at Delamont Country Park.
    Child climbing and another on a slide in the play park, at Delamont Country Park.
    Family enjoying a walk to Strangford Stone in Delamont Country Park.
    Family enjoying the view of the Mourne Mountains from Strangford Stone in Delamont Country Park.
    Family standing over a gate looking at the fabulous view of the Islands on Strangford Lough, from Grey Point Lookout at Delamont Country Park.

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    Killyleagh

    Address

    90 Downpatrick Road, Killyleagh, County Down, BT30 9TZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 33 0137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    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…

  13. Brent Geese flying over Strangford Lough with Mournes on horizon

    Downpatrick

    Address

    Cuan Narrows, Strangford, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 7BU

    Telephone

    033 0137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    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…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  14. Legananny Dolmen

    Castlewellan

    Address

    Dolmen Road, Ballyward, Castlewellan, County Down, BT31 9TF

    Telephone

    +44(0)2890543037

    Type

    Type:

    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…

  15. Couple walking in forest

    Killeavy

    Address

    Drumintee Road, Killeavy, Armagh, BT35 8SW.

    Telephone

    033 0137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    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…

  16. Castlewellan

    Address

    Castlewellan, Down

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4377 2240

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    A small car park for visitors is located off the Drumnaquoile Road and an extensive forest road system offers access for walkers to most parts of the forest.

  17. View of the Annesley Walk in Castlewellan Forest Park

    Castlewellan

    Address

    Castlewellan Forest Park, Castlewellan, Down, BT31 9BU

    Telephone

    03301374046

    Type

    Type:

    Walking

    The Castlewellan Arboretum and Annesley Garden is situated north of the foothills of the Mourne Mountains in County Down, Northern Ireland. 

  18. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

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    Rostrevor

    Address

    Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor, County Down, BT34 3AA

    Telephone

    +44(0)33 0137 4046

    Price

    Free

    Gradings

    • Three Star Quality Assurance
    Three Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    Kilbroney Park Forest features riverside walks and an arboretum. There is a two-mile forest drive which showcases panoramic views over Carlingford Lough. There is also a Play Park with children's play area and tennis courts, an Information area and…

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  19. Bessbrook

    Address

    Camlough Road, Bessbrook, County Armagh, BT35 7EF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 8778 4753

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    The National Trust

    A National Trust Property, Derrymore House is an elegant thatched cottage that stands amid a picturesque landscape estate less than 2 miles from Newry.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  20. Slieve Croob

    Castlewellan

    Address

    Castlewellan Forest Park, Castlewellan, County Down, BT31 9BU

    Telephone

    03301374046

    Type

    Type:

    Walking

    Slieve Croob Scenic Loop explores a truly ancient landscape, much older than the high Mournes. The craggy peaks and rolling valleys were formed when an ancient ocean closed about 400 million years ago. The legacy of man's interaction with the…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
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