Blog (Walking & Hiking) - Visit Mourne Mountains

The Mourne Mountains and Ring of Gullion is located in a region where we have three designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.  It is one of the richest areas for hiking in Northern Ireland.  Whether you are a hiking expert or a beginner, we have plenty of trails suitable for all levels of ability. Whichever trail you decide to conquer will provide you with fabulous views of spectacular scenery and fill you with a sense of achievement.

The Mountains of Mourne and the Ring of Gullion are truly majestic. When you come to visit us, we want you to enjoy them as much as we do. We would ask you to be mindful of how and where you park, making sure that the people who live and work in the area can go about their business while you enjoy their locality.

For the family that likes to get out, about and into nature, the Mourne Mountains and Ring of Gullion is quite possibly one of the top destinations in the world. Not only does the beauty of the diverse natural landscape encourage exploration and inspire wonder, but the normally benign climate and low population density means the air is always clean and fresh. At the end of your walking day, you will always feel great no matter what mountain track or forest trail your kin choose to take.

The spiritual centre of our area, Downpatrick is a beautiful and historic town built on the rolling drumlins of Lecale. One of the oldest towns on the island of Ireland, it has a long association with Saint Patrick who spent much of his time in and around the area and died here in the early 5th Century. His legacy remains and whether you come here on pilgrimage or just to simply say hello, there is a unique atmosphere in this small town that you won’t find anywhere else.

The Mountains of Mourne and the Ring of Gullion are truly majestic. The views from their many peaks out across valleys, plains and seas are amongst the most spectacular in the world. When you come to visit us, we want you to enjoy them as much as we do and there are a few things we would like you to keep in mind before you take them on.

The Mourne Mountains and Ring of Gullion is a paradise for walkers. For those who treat it like an Olympic sport there are of course an abundance of challenging treks over mountains and calf-stretching trails through endless forests. If, however, you prefer to take your time and smell the roses, then there are plenty of places you can do that too.