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Mourne Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Causeway Road, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0DL
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The Mourne Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is located in the south-east corner of Northern Ireland where "the mountains of Mourne sweep down to the sea".  It covers an area of 57,000 hectares, encompassing the Mourne Mountains and the uplands of Slieve Croob.  The AONB has a wealth of natural, built and cultural heritage and provides stunning vistas of the landscapes and seascapes.  You will find beautiful beaches, sand dunes, rocky coves, lakes and reservoirs. The beauty of the landscape lies in its diversity.

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  1. Mourne Coastal Route (from Newcastle)

    The Mourne Coastal Route has a few start off points from the County Down coastline,…

    0.09 miles away
  2. Donard Forest

    Donard Forest lies at the foot of the Mourne Mountains and has spectacular views of…

    0.09 miles away
  3. High Mournes Scenic Loop

    The High Mournes Scenic Loop delves into the very heart of the famous Mourne Mountains…

    0.09 miles away
  1. Newcastle Parks

    Newcastle's Parks consist of outdoor facilities at the Castle and Island parks. Castle…

    0.1 miles away
  2. Shimna River

    The Shimna River is a river in County Down, Northern Ireland. It rises on the slopes of…

    0.16 miles away
  3. The Mourne Wall

    The Mourne Wall is 22 miles long and consists of natural granite stone which was…

    0.22 miles away
  4. Donard Park

    Donard park is a beautiful park located in the lovely town of Newcastle County Down, next…

    0.25 miles away
  5. Newcastle Harbour

    Newcastle is a small drying harbour with fixed fore/aft moorings and consists of two…

    0.42 miles away
  6. Newcastle Beach

    Newcastle Beach is a popular seaside resort and tourist destination located on the South…

    0.45 miles away
  7. Maghera Church And Round Tower

    Maghera Church and Round Tower is of major historical importance and is among many…

    2.03 miles away
  8. Murlough Beach

    This 5 mile stretch of golden sands is still the essence of the resort and is hugely…

    2.13 miles away
  9. Tollymore Forest Park

    Tollymore Forest Park has panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and the sea at…

    2.2 miles away
  10. Murlough National Nature Reserve

    Murlough National Nature Reserve is a fragile 6000 year old sand dune system owned by the…

    2.63 miles away
  11. The Lodge Studio

    Set in spectacular surroundings overlooking Dundrum inner Bay these fine Georgian…

    3.7 miles away
  12. Meelmore Lodge Amenity Site

    Situated on the "Winding Road to Clanawillan" (Trassey Road), Meelmore Lodge is the best…

    4.12 miles away
  13. Dundrum Castle

    Believed to have been built in or around 1177, Dundrum Castle was built by John De Courcy…

    4.2 miles away
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