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154 reviewsSaintfield
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.
Castlewellan
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…
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218 reviewsRostrevor
Forest Parks
Kilbroney Park 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 a café…
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.
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…
Newcastle
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.
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…
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…
Newcastle
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…
Newcastle
Food & Drink
Situated on the "Winding Road to Clanawillan" (Trassey Road), Meelmore Lodge is the best place to come for a family day out. Set in the tranquillity of the Mourne Mountains. With private access to the Mournes.
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…
Annalong
Natural Feature
"Where the Mountains of Mourne sweep down to the sea" (Percy French)
The popular song has made the Mournes the best known mountains in Ireland. Distinctive and self contained, they are tucked away in the south east corner of Northern Ireland, with…
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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406 reviewsCastlewellan
Forest Parks
Located on Forest Park View, Castlewellan, County Down, in a dramatic setting of mountains and sea, Castlewellan Forest Park has one of the most outstanding tree and shrub collections in Europe. The beauty, vigour and perfect shape of the trees in…
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666 reviewsStrangford
The National Trust
Discover a place of contrasts and creativity at Castle Ward, an eccentric 18th century mansion and estate looking out over the tranquil waters of Strangford Lough in County Down where visitors can explore cultivated gardens, sheltered woodland and…
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140 reviewsKilleavy
Forest Parks
Slieve Gullion is Ireland's Mountain of Mystery. Slieve Gullion Forest Park offers walking trails, a scenic drive, an Adventure Playpark, Fionn's Giant Adventure children's story trail and a Courtyard with coffee shop.
Rostrevor
Family Fun
The Narnia Trail starts and finishes within Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor and brings to life the C.S Lewis book, "Chronicles of Narnia" with a number of features along the route.
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.
Castlewellan
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.
Bessbrook
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.