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Armagh & DownThe Mourne Mountains

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Blessed with some of the most beautiful and diverse scenery in Europe, it seems only right that we offer you such a great variety of ways to enjoy it. 

Try our glorious stretches of Blue Flag beaches, for instance, where you can not only swim in the cleanest of waters but enjoy every kind of water sport, from windsurfing to sailing and jetskiing.  Sail out of state-of-the-art marinas into the blue of great loughs or try canoeing, kayaking and rafting under expert instruction or diving for sunken wrecks off our spectacular coastline.

Murlough National Nature ReserveYou can also absorb our fascinating heritage in delightfully restored Georgian buildings and grounds or become part of a living, breathing 1900s town of original buildings at one of the world’s most unique outdoor museums.

Journey through atmospheric abbeys, ancient monasteries, holy wells and old churches in the land St Patrick made his own, following his life in multi-sensory discovery centres and striking exhibitions which also take you to a land of giants and little people...


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Mourne International Walking Festival, Downpatrick, 27 Jun - 29 Jun

Mourne International Walking FestivalBased in Newcastle, Co Down, the three days of the event will include walks to suit all levels of ability, with lowland routes, or high mountain walks for those who prefer to walk the Mournes.
Email: info@mournewalking.co.uk

Newry & Mourne Museum

Newry & Mourne MuseumBagenal's Castle is a newly restored 16th century fortified house incorporating a 19th century warehouse. Includes a tourism information centre greater profi le for ‘The Mournes’, a café, reading room for local family history research, exhibition space and a banqueting room.
www.bagenalscastle.com

Narrow Water Castle

Narrow Water CastleExcellent example of a towerhouse and bawn built about 1568 at a point where the Newry river meets Carlingford Lough.
www.ehsni.gov.uk

Tollymore Forest Park, Newcastle

Tollymore Forest Park, NewcastleFor the student of garden follies, Tollymore is a rare treat. A barn dressed up to look like a church, stone cones atop gate piers and gothic-style gate arches all show the infl uence of that highly individualistic designer, Thomas Wright of Durham.
www.forestserviceni.gov.uk

Castlewellan Forest Park

Castlewellan Forest ParkOne of the most outstanding tree and shrub collections in Europe. The beauty, vigour and perfect shape of the trees in the National Aboretum attract tree enthusiasts from around the world.
www.forestserviceni.gov.uk

Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor

Kilbroney Park, RostrevorThere are few parklands in existence which could surpass the beauty of Kilbroney Park. Here mountain, stream, sea-lough and valley conjure up a scenic wonderland.
www.newryandmourne.gov.uk

Silent Valley

This Mountain Park features a dam ringed by dramatic mountains panoramas and the famous Mourne Wall. The Silent Valley is an area of outstanding natural beauty, surrounded by countryside making it an ideal setting for flora and fauna. 
www.niwater.com

 

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