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  1. A family reading a sign at the entrance to Fionn's Giant Adventure  at Slieve Gullion Forest Park.
    a family entering Slieve Gullion Forest Park with Fionn's Giant Adventure sign in the background.
    Digging in the Past at Slieve Gullion Forest Park
    An image of a family enjoying the Fionn's Giant Adventure at Slieve Gullion Forest Park alongside Fionn the giant.
    Three children outside a fairy house at Fionn's Giant Adventure at Slieve Gullion Forest Park.
    Two children playing an outside musical instrument at Fionn's Giant Adventure at Slieve Gullion Forest Park.
    A family dining outside at Fionn's Giant Adventure at Slieve Gullion Forest Park.
    A family reading a sign at the entrance to Fionn's Giant Adventure  at Slieve Gullion Forest Park.
    a family entering Slieve Gullion Forest Park with Fionn's Giant Adventure sign in the background.
    Digging in the Past at Slieve Gullion Forest Park
    An image of a family enjoying the Fionn's Giant Adventure at Slieve Gullion Forest Park alongside Fionn the giant.
    Three children outside a fairy house at Fionn's Giant Adventure at Slieve Gullion Forest Park.
    Two children playing an outside musical instrument at Fionn's Giant Adventure at Slieve Gullion Forest Park.
    A family dining outside at Fionn's Giant Adventure at Slieve Gullion Forest Park.

    Killeavy

    Address

    89 Drumintee Road, Killeavy, County Armagh, BT35 8SW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 330 137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Walking

    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…

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Pets accepted

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking (free)
  2. View from Slieve Gullion Forest Park

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    Killeavy

    Address

    89 Drumintee Road, Killeavy, County Armagh, BT31 8SW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 330 137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Nature Trail

    The Slieve Gullion Forest Trail, a magnificent 10km Scenic Forest Drive will be temporarily closed from Monday 4 December 2023 for Forest Service tree harvesting.

  3. Child climbing and another on a slide in the play park, at Delamont Country Park.
    Family enjoying a walk to Strangford Stone in Delamont Country Park.
    Family enjoying the view of the Mourne Mountains from Strangford Stone in Delamont Country Park.
    Family standing over a gate looking at the fabulous view of the Islands on Strangford Lough, from Grey Point Lookout at Delamont Country Park.
    Child climbing and another on a slide in the play park, at Delamont Country Park.
    Family enjoying a walk to Strangford Stone in Delamont Country Park.
    Family enjoying the view of the Mourne Mountains from Strangford Stone in Delamont Country Park.
    Family standing over a gate looking at the fabulous view of the Islands on Strangford Lough, from Grey Point Lookout at Delamont Country Park.

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    Killyleagh

    Address

    90 Downpatrick Road, Killyleagh, County Down, BT30 9TZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 33 0137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    Situated on the shores of Strangford Lough in an area of outstanding natural beauty, Delamont Country Park, Killyleagh offers peace, beauty and tranquillity. The stunning views across Strangford Lough and the relaxing atmosphere make Delamont…

  4. View of the Annesley Walk in Castlewellan Forest Park
    View of Castlewellan Forest Park
    Group of ladies enjoying the Annesley Garden walk in Castlewellan Forest Park
    A view of Castlewellan Castle
    Stunning view from the top of Slievenaslat Walking Trail
    Ducks enjoying a swim in the lake at Castlewellan Forest Park.
    Walking on the Slievenaslat Walking Trail
    Walkers enjoying the views of Castlewellan Forest Park
    View of the Annesley Walk in Castlewellan Forest Park
    View of Castlewellan Forest Park
    Group of ladies enjoying the Annesley Garden walk in Castlewellan Forest Park
    A view of Castlewellan Castle
    Stunning view from the top of Slievenaslat Walking Trail
    Ducks enjoying a swim in the lake at Castlewellan Forest Park.
    Walking on the Slievenaslat Walking Trail
    Walkers enjoying the views of Castlewellan Forest Park

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    Castlewellan

    Address

    Forest Park View, Castlewellan, County Down, BT31 9BU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 330 137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    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…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Nov 2024to28 Feb 2025Open 09:00 - 17:00
    From:
    25 Dec 2024
    From:
    1 Apr 2025to30 Sept 2025Open 09:00 - 21:00
    From:
    1 Oct 2025to31 Oct 2025Open 09:00 - 18:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
  5. Children enjoying Aslan's Table in Kilbroney Park
    Children in Kilbroney Play Park
    Mountain Bike Trails Kilbroney
    Children enjoying Aslan's Table in Kilbroney Park
    Children in Kilbroney Play Park
    Mountain Bike Trails Kilbroney

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    Rostrevor

    Address

    Kilbroney Park, Shore Road, Rostrevor, County Down, BT34 3AA

    Telephone

    +44(0)33 0137 4046

    Gradings

    • Three Star Quality Assurance
    Three Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    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…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. Children playing around a giant book in Slieve Gullion Forest Park
    Awakening your Senses in the Magic of the Ring of Gullion
    Family Entering Fionn's Giant Adventure
    A group foraging with Brian from Mountain Ways Ireland overlooking the Ring of Gullion.
    View from Slieve Gullion Forest Park
    Slieve Gullion
    Children playing around a giant book in Slieve Gullion Forest Park
    Awakening your Senses in the Magic of the Ring of Gullion
    Family Entering Fionn's Giant Adventure
    A group foraging with Brian from Mountain Ways Ireland overlooking the Ring of Gullion.
    View from Slieve Gullion Forest Park
    Slieve Gullion

    Killeavy

    Address

    89 Drumintee Road, Killeavy, County Armagh, BT35 8SW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 330 137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Half Term Activities

    Slieve Gullion Forest Park offers the unmissable opportunity to experience tranquil woodland trails, stunning views across the Ring of Gullion, Mourne Mountains, Cooley Peninsula and Armagh Drumlins and is a top class facility for walkers and…

  7. Image of Silent Valley
    Image of Silent Valley and Mourne Wall
    View of Silent Valley
    Rolling Capping at Donard
    Image of Silent Valley
    Image of Silent Valley and Mourne Wall
    View of Silent Valley
    Rolling Capping at Donard

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    Kilkeel

    Address

    Head Road, Kilkeel, County Down, BT34 4HU

    Telephone

    +44 (0)345 7440 088

    Type

    Type:

    Lake / Reservoir

    The Silent Valley Reservoir was built to gather water from the Mourne Mountains and is the main water supply source for most of County Down and a large part of Belfast. The famous Mourne Wall was constructed to enclose the reservoir's catchment area.

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Pets accepted - Must be kept on a lead.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  8. Children playing around a giant book in Slieve Gullion Forest Park
    Family Entering Fionn's Giant Adventure
    Spring Fairy at Slieve Gullion Forest Park
    Children playing around a giant book in Slieve Gullion Forest Park
    Family Entering Fionn's Giant Adventure
    Spring Fairy at Slieve Gullion Forest Park

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    Killeavy

    Address

    89 Drumintee Road, Killeavy, County Armagh, BT35 8SW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 33 0137 4046

    Gradings

    • Four Star Quality Assurance
    Four Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Leisure Facilities

    • Wifi
  9. A family walking on the grounds of Castle Ward
    A family cycling ar Castle Ward
    Castle Ward
    A family walking on the grounds of Castle Ward
    A family cycling ar Castle Ward
    Castle Ward

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    Strangford

    Address

    Downpatrick Road, Strangford, County Down, BT30 7BA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4488 1204

    Type

    Type:

    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…

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs Welcome Inside

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Leisure Facilities

    • Wifi
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    Saintfield

    Address

    Rowallane Gardens, Saintfield, County Down, BT24 7LH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9751 0131

    Gradings

    • Four Star Quality Assurance
    Four Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    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.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Leisure Facilities

    • Wifi
  11. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

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    Dundrum

    Address

    Dundrum Road, Dundrum, County Down, BT33 0NQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4375 1467

    Type

    Type:

    The National Trust

    Murlough National Nature Reserve is a fragile 6000 year old sand dune system owned by the National Trust and managed as Ireland’s first Nature Reserve since 1967. It is an excellent area for walking and bird watching.

  12. Annalong

    Address

    Unit 3, Cornmill Quay, Annalong, Co Down, BT34 4QJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4372 4059

    Type

    Type:

    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 southeast corner of Northern Ireland, with…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
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    Newcastle

    Address

    Bryansford Road, Tollymore Park, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0PR

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4372 2428

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    Tollymore Forest Park has panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and the sea at Newcastle and is open to the public all year. Tollymore Forest covers an area of almost 630 hectares at the foot of the Mourne Mountains.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  14. Mourne Wall in the Mourne Mountains
    The Mourne Wall from Slieve Commedagh with low cloud
    Mourne Wall in the Mourne Mountains
    The Mourne Wall from Slieve Commedagh with low cloud

    Newcastle

    Address

    Newcastle, Down, BT33 0AA

    Telephone

    03301374366

    Type

    Type:

    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…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  15. Spelga Dam beside Electric Brae

    Newry

    Address

    Kilkeel Road, Hilltown, Newry, County Down, BT34 5XL

    Telephone

    033 0137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    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…

  16. Donard Forest Newcastle

    Newcastle

    Address

    Central Promenade, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0EU

    Telephone

    +44 (0)330 137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    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…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  17. Newcastle view of Mourne Mountains

    Newcastle

    Address

    Central Promenade, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0AA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 33 0137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Seaside

    The Mourne Coastal Route has a few start off points from the County Down coastline, Mourne Mountains and on to the city of Newry. But if you are beginning in Newcastle County Down, Head through the town out towards Bloody Bridge and follow the route…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  18. Cloughmore Stone

    Newry

    Address

    Bridge Street, Rostrevor, Newry, County Down, BT34 3BG

    Telephone

    03301374046

    Type

    Type:

    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…

  19. Silent Valley Reservoir

    Central Promenade, Newcastle

    Address

    Central Promenade, Central Promenade, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0AA

    Telephone

    +44(0)33 0137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Landscape/View

    The High Mournes Scenic Loop delves into the very heart of the famous Mourne Mountains offering iconic views of Slieve Commedagh, Bernagh, Meelmore, Meelbeg and beyond. Below the summits, the charming village of Bryansford and Tollymore Forest Park…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  20. Mourne Mountains

    Newry

    Address

    The Harbour, Kilkeel, Newry, County Down, BT34 4AX

    Telephone

    03301374046

    Type

    Type:

    Walking

    Whitewater Scenic Loop is named after the Whitewater River which flows from the lower slopes of the Mourne Mountains to the sea at Mill Bay on the main Mourne Coastal Route. As well as a site of world conservation importance for its sea birds, the…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
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