Plan your Trip

Luckily for visitors, the Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion has lots for you to see. Planning ahead can make your visit to our region that little bit easier. We can give you the best advice, maps, and guides to help you get the most out of your trip.

Maps and Visitor Guides

Knowing where to go can be tricky, but we have a range of visitor guides and maps in a variety of languages to make your holiday go without a hitch.

We can supply visitor maps, walking routes, cycling trails, and heritage trails. Perhaps you want to stay by the coast or maybe you want to wander through the expanse of our ancient forests. Either way, our guides can help you pick the right place to lay your head and point you in the right direction for fun activities.

Getting There

Our region is very well connected by road and rail, so don’t worry if you haven’t hired a car. We have our train and bus station in Newry, bus stations in Downpatrick and Newcastle, all with direct routes from the Europa Bus Station in Belfast. Coming from Dublin? Trains and buses stop in Newry, so there is plenty of transportation to stop by for a visit.

Want to walk directly into the Mournes but need some help getting there? Take the Mourne Shuttle Service so that you can focus on the hike.

A Friendly Face at Our Visitor Information Centres

The best places to go are always known by locals, so pop into one of the Visitor Information Centres to help plan your trip. We have Visitor Information Centres in Newry, Downpatrick, Kilkeel, and Newcastle. Let us help you make the most of your trip to Visit Mourne.

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Accommodation

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. This region boasts incredible stays. Holiday in one of our internationally recognised hotels or stay at one of our acclaimed B&Bs. Be prepared for scenic views, comfortable beds, and service and hospitality you’ll never forget.
Getting To

The Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion is close to everywhere and the start of your exploration is merely a hop, skip and jump away no matter where on the island of Ireland or further afield you’re starting from. What ever way you travel, an hour or two by plane, train, boat, bus or car is usually all it takes to get you here. We look forward to welcoming you and helping you embrace our giant spirit. So let’s find somewhere to get you started.
Getting Around

With good roads, great public transport and a range of discount passes, we do our best to help you get to as many of our most popular attractions and picturesque landscapes with minimal fuss.
Vehicle Hire

Travelling around Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion by road couldn’t be easier. You can bring your own car over by ferry, hire a motorhome to live under the stars or hop on your bike and experience the open road on two wheels.
Touring & Driving

If you are looking for a scenic drive or planning a long-distance group tour, Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion is a unique place to explore and experience. It is so easy to get to and around this region which is famous for its natural beauty, spectacular landscapes, charming villages, and towns and, of course, a warm welcome from the locals.
Visitor Information Centres

Looking for some inspiration on things to do, experiences to be had, and the best places to eat and stay when you come to Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion? Our friendly Visitor Information team is here to lend a hand and give you the inside track on what’s happening throughout Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion.
Currency

Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion has the same currency as the rest of Northern Ireland and uses the pound sterling (£). All major credit cards and contactless payment are in general use across Visit Mourne.

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Family Breaks

Whoever it was that put this place together had children in mind - just look at it. The Mountains of Mourne are like something straight out of a children’s novel. Indeed, they inspired a certain C.S. Lewis to take to his desk and weave his magic in Narnia.
Wellness Weekends

People have been coming to the Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion to escape the relative hectic pace of life for centuries. Spend an hour here and your body and mind will thank you, spend a few days and by the time you’re finished you’ll be “standing in the sunlight laughing”.
Activity Breaks

If it’s adventure and activity that you’re after, then Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion has more nooks to cycle through, crannies to climb and beautiful terrain to traipse across than any other part of Northern Ireland.
Shopping Break

Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion’s unique position in the world means that people have been coming here on weekend shopping trips for years. Not only can shoppers avail of some great bargains from top international brands,
Eco Friendly Holiday

The locals of Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion are rightfully proud of their little corner of the world. In recent years, there has been a concerted effort to preserve Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion’s natural beauty and work with it to make sure that it is here to be enjoyed for generations to come.
Luxury Weekends

Everyone needs a little time away and trhe Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion is the perfect spot. The vast open spaces, rivers, lakes and the surrounding seas all speak of a pace of life that is less about the hustle and bustle and more about the rustle of leaves on trees and evenings spent sipping local brews with a whiff of mountain thyme on a gentle breeze.
Romantic Getaways

A few minutes spent in the mythical surrounds of the Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion and you’ll understand what inspired Percy French to pen his famous ballad Mountains o’ Mourne. The hero of the song longs to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and spend time with his muse ‘where dark Mourne sweeps down to the sea’.
Golf Breaks

Many of the world’s finest fairways and truest greens are right here under the watchful eye of the Mourne Mountains. They feature some of the most spectacular and scenic golfing challenges in the world and it is not hard to see how some of these courses have inspired the golfing giants of Northern Ireland.