Blog (Adventure) - Visit Mourne Mountains

Have you planned your mid-term break yet?  Do you love to be adventurous?  If so that's great news.  We have a selection of activities for you to consider.

Are you planning some day trips for this half term? Great, we have you sorted!  Plan your visit to the Mourne Mountains and the Ring of Gullion. We are home to striking landscapes, forest parks with plenty of walking trails, and lots of fun activities to keep you entertained. Here are some of the things you can get up to during your visit.  

If its family fun you prefer then create cherished family fun filled memories with a holiday in our beautiful destination. We have lots of things to do to keep the whole family entertained from forest parks, golf, experiences, museums, activities, shows and shopping.

Maybe you would prefer an adventurous holiday in the Mourne Mountains and Ring of Gullion Region.  This area is a haven for nature enthusiasts, find your ideal walking destination, hike through the mountains, explore the forest parks, speed through bike trails or cast a line and catch the biggest fish. With a wide variety of options, throughout the Mourne Gullion and Strangford area you are not short of an adventure each day of your trip!

Everyone loves Christmas, the aesthetic of it all, the colours, smells and cosiness. With the long dark nights and the colder mornings, it is important to make the most of the winter weather.  

Northern Ireland is home to the beautiful Mourne Mountains and Ring of Gullion, located in the Mourne Gullion Strangford Gepark,  it offers a stunning range of Mountain peaks.

Think it is time to book a much-needed short break? Enjoy a staycation in the Ring of Gullion, it may be the perfect destination for your romantic getaway. The Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion is packed with places just perfect for quality time together. 

Autumn is approaching and it is the greatest season to get outdoors, the nights are getting darker, the chill and mist is in the air and the foliage is changing from green to gold, amber and russet. So, put on your cosy sweaters, go outside and enjoy the satisfying crunch of the fallen leaves beneath your feet!  

Ignite your summer adventures and discover Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark alongside 57 other unique UNESCO sites in the UK and crown dependencies thanks to a newly illustrated map, now available to download for free from the UK National Commission for UNESCO.

Isn’t it great to get home after a hard day’s work and switch on the telly to lose yourself in a great series or movie?  Well, how about a series or movie which is based in the beautiful area of Mourne, Gullion and Strangford?  It is a well-known fact that the series Game of Thrones® has used many locations in our area such as Tollymore Forest Park, Castle Ward and Inch Abbey, however, there are a few more places to be added to the list so kick your shoes off and relax while we flick through some of our programmes that have been based in and around our wonderful area of outstanding beauty. 

The Mourne Mountains, Ring of Gullion and Strangford areas are world famous for their outstanding scenery, history and walks. One of the best ways to experience the magic and majesty is with one of our qualified Tour Guides.

Special subjects include: Mourne Mountains, Saint Patrick's Country, Ring of Gullion, Strangford Lough, Local History, Granite Industry, Food & Drink.

Love all things animal?  Enjoy some four-legged fun and “pawesome” visitor attractions throughout Mourne, Strangford and Gullion.