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  1. A family reading a sign at the entrance to Fionn's Giant Adventure at Slieve Gullion Forest Park.
    Fionn's Giant Adventure at Slieve Gullion Forest Park
    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 you follow the trail.
    1. Children enjoying Aslan's Table in Kilbroney Park
      Kilbroney Park
      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 all on site.
      1. Montalto Estate Trails and Gardens
        Montalto Estate Trails & Gardens and Playpark
        Open Wed - Sun 9.30am-4pm (Last admission 3pm) | Tickets valid all day A visit to Montalto Estate is the perfect way to reconnect with nature, in a natural, historical, and truly relaxing setting.
        1. Castle Ward
          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 the shoreline.
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        2. Strangford Lough Ferry
          Strangford, County Down
          Strangford is a small village at the mouth of Strangford Lough in County Down, Northern Ireland, just 20 minutes outside Belfast City.  Strangford Lough is located in both an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and in an area of special scientific interest.  It is one of the most richly bio-diverse regions in Europe with over 2,000 marine species spread across 150km and with all the birds, badgers and seals, there is an unmistakable tranquillity to this place. Near the village of Strangford is Castle Ward, an 18th-century National Trust property with beautiful scenic trails for walking and exploring.  Game of Thrones, Winterfell scenes were filmed at Castle Ward.
        3. A family getting their picture taken as they walk through the wardrobe at the start of the Narnia Trail in Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor.
          The Narnia Trail
          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.

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            Sleep in towering castles, in quaint cottages, or camp under the stars. The Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion has plenty of places for you to rest your weary head before going on your next giant adventure.
          2. Giant Experiences
            Giant Experiences
            The Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion is full to the brim with exciting experiences. Whether you’re planning your next family break or your latest solo adventure, our forests, mountains, and shores are home to some of the most unique day trips, excursions and experiences around.
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            Unforgettable Family Adventures
            Visitors of all ages adore the Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion's mountains, waterways and historical towns. Whether you have teens or toddlers, we have a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities for all the family.
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            Family Friendly Accommodation
            Fun and adventure hides behind every corner in the Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion. Our open waters, towering mountains and mysterious forests are filled with opportunities for visitors of all ages to get out and enjoy nature.
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