Walking Tours

Get off the beaten track and experience the famous Northern Ireland humour and warmth with one of the Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion’s guided walking tours. Local experts are the perfect way to gain an in-depth insight into Armagh and Down’s incredible nature, history, geography and culture.

There’s an itinerary to suit every interest and ability. Whether you’re a hardcore adventurer, or you’re looking for a fun day out with the family, the Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion’s guided tours are the perfect way to create unforgettable memories.

Cultural & Historical Tours in County Down

Intrigue and adventure hides behind every nook and cranny in the Mournes. On a Men and Mournes guided walk, your guide will help you to discover some of the mountains’ best kept secrets, including a 2.5 mile tunnel beneath one of its highest peaks, as well as the history of better known attractions, like the 22 mile Mourne Wall.

Sustainable Walks is the brainchild of Brigid, a local expert in history, geography and conservation. You’ll gain an insight into the things we can all do to preserve our natural beauty for generations to come.

Explore St Patrick’s Way, an 82 mile sign-posted trail which snakes around some of Armagh and Down’s best known beauty sites, including Tyrella Beach and the foothills of the Mournes.

Guided Tours Through the Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion

Be whisked through the land where the Mourne Mountains sweep down to the sea. On a Mourne Mountains Tour, you’ll have a choice of walking or coach tours, taking in the Mourne Wall, Silent Valley and Game of Thrones® filming locations in Tollymore Forest.

Mairead Sweeney is a former teacher, who started a new career as a blue badge tour guide to feed her love of her home and the local people. You’ll struggle to find a tour guide with a stronger connection to County Down.

Few sites have more packed into them than the Ring of Gullion. On a Ring of Gullion Ambassador Tour, you’ll visit the site where Edward the Bruce lost his head, and the original Quaker model village at Bessbrook. You can also visit Mullaghbane, a thriving village at the foot of the mystical Slieve Gullion.

Experience the Mournes in comfort and style with Mourne Road Tours. A Mourne native, Kevin is at the head of this tour company, which offers minibus excursions for up to 24 guests.

Looking for an exclusive experience? Black Sheep Tours is centred around creating unique day trips for a handful of guests. You’ll be in safe hands with owner and operator Peter, whose moment of inspiration came when he realised he could offer guests local insight that would sweep them off their feet

The Mourne Rambler is a special bus service operated by Translink during the summer months. You can even take your bike with you on the circle route, and hop off at any of the 18 stops.

Exceptional Tour Guides Offering a Friendly Welcome

Duane Fitzsimmons, founder of Lecale Peninsula Tours, is an avid walker, storyteller, folklorist, and all-around expert, who loves nothing more than showing visitors like you around the home of St. Patrick. While his name is of Norman origin, Duane has Irish, Viking and Planter roots. This unique mix makes him the perfect person to guide you through County Down’s varied past.

Getting Around

As well as the circular Mourne Rambler route, you can take advantage of a number of fantastic linear routes to get around the local area.

Around the Mournes, even the bus drivers are avid nature lovers. One driver says that "Bearnagh has always been a favourite – the secret is to not follow the wall, but to swing away out and traverse up to the summit." If you have any questions, your driver is the perfect person to ask.