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Contents

04 Welcome

07 Can’t Miss List

10 Zone 1 – to

18 As Seen on Screen

20 Zone 2 – Portaferry to Newcastle

28 Zone 3 – Newcastle to Including ‘ Scenic Loops’,

42 Information & Services

44 Visitor Information Centres

46 Overview Map Mourne Coastal Route

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The Mourne Coastal Route is a driving trail, taking you from Belfast via North , the Peninsula, coastline, and on to the city of Newry. The route leads you through some of the most scenic views in all of .

The landscape is varied, bypassing green fields and edging dramatic coastline. It makes an intriguing journey, where you will be immersed in history, nature and stunning scenery.

As you drive, expect to get many glimpses into the past, from ancient tower houses to stately homes and gardens. Four scenic loops give you the option of heading right into the heart of the mountains.

Please be aware that some buildings are not manned, but sites are still accessible and well worth a visit for stunning views and photo opportunities. PAGE 5

The route is divided into 3 Zones

Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3

Zone 1, from Belfast wind your way Zone 2, from Portaferry via Zone 3 runs from Bloody Bridge through North Down, along the to Newcastle, runs (outside Newcastle) to the city of to Portaferry, along the coast of County Down, Newry, with scenic loops into the introduces you to the twin through an area known as . Mourne Mountains. industries that shaped this land - farming and fishing. This is ’s Country, The coastal towns en route each where Ireland’s patron saint have their own charm and legends, With the coast on one established his first church and whilst the great outdoors offers side and on began his Christian mission. stunning views at every turn. the other, your journey takes you through an area known as the The area has beautiful beaches, ‘creative Peninsula’. an outstanding National nature reserve and many heritage sites. The small villages and towns en route are only a short trip from bustling Belfast and are home to many heritage sites, artisan producers and attractions. Zone 1

Driving Tips The Mourne Coastal Route is Zone 2 clearly marked with white text on brown signs. As in the rest of the UK and Ireland, drive on the left hand side of the Zone 3 road. Speed signs are in miles per hour. Mourne Coastal Route PAGE 7

Can’t miss list…

This ‘can’t miss’ list will help you to make the most of driving the Mourne Coastal Route. There are many other fantastic attractions and places to visit along the way, but make sure you check these off for a start!

Take your taste- Enjoy real-life Take to buds on a trip twitter the water Local produce from farming and Birdwatching is really rewarding Well, it is a coastal route, so you fishing is globally famous. With here. The winter skies are full of should take to the water! A boat ’s three main geese and duck, while the trip from Portaferry on Strangford fishing ports on the Mourne Coastal rocky coastline is home to Lough is great family fun, and Route, you’ve just got to try the oystercatchers and curlew. interesting for birdwatchers too. fresh seafood. It features on many restaurant menus, if you’re looking In the summer, nesting tern You can brave the water elsewhere for fine dining or just to grab some make this coastline their habitat. by canoe, sea safari or even the fish and chips and watch the sun Strangford Lough is a Marine Strangford Ferry. Alternatively, just go down over the harbour. Nature Reserve, meaning the take a seat by the shore and watch marine life is also worth exploring. the world go by. Artisan food producers are plentiful in this area, be sure to Pottering along the shore reveals Be sure to explore what makes try potatoes, starfish, urchins, shellfish and even its home in our waters at Exploris prawns, Dundrum Bay oysters, glimpses of seals basking on the Aquarium in Portaferry, an local honey, Finnebrogue venison rocks. If you stop for a walk along underwater world of fun. and local brews and beverages. the coast, you’re sure to see beautiful wild flowers and a huge variety of butterflies.

St Patrick’s Trail takes in a host of Christian sites on the 92 mile linear driving route: www.saintpatrickcountry.com Mourne Coastal Route

Can’t miss list…

Live like a lord Head to the Discover The sites in this area beach something fishy all offer beautiful views and glorious You’re spoilt for choice with Northern Ireland’s three main nature. Neo-classical Mount beautiful sandy beaches for fishing ports feature on this route - Stewart has exceptional gardens sandcastle-building, paddling or Portavogie, and . and walks, as well as a house tour. a sea breeze. The Ards Peninsula has lovely local strands peppered along Firstly, you’ve got to sample the estate extends right the coast from all local seafood. The ports themselves to the edge of Strangford Lough, the way towards Ballyquintin all have a varied history, and it’s with its unique mansion, gardens Point at its tip. satisfying to watch the trawlers and trails. Also in Caste Ward you unload their catch at the harbours. can experience guided tours, Likewise, the route from Strangford archery and a medieval banquet to the mouth of Time spent in any of the fishing all at the original set of Game of has many glorious stretches of towns and villages lets you really Thrones, ‘Winterfell’. beach, including , Murlough appreciate the journey from port Bay and Cranfield. There’s no excuse to plate. for keeping your toes dry!

Portavogie

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Stroll along Grab a space in the Be still in the heart the Promenade green outdoors of the mountains Newcastle is a bustling town It’s hard to believe that, in just Silent Valley Mountain Park is ringed nestled at the foot of , one driving trail, there are quite so by dramatic peaks and reservoirs, the highest mountain in the many forest parks. Lovers of the and definitely worth the detour onto Mournes. Not only will you feel like great, green outdoors will find the High Mournes Scenic Loop of you’ve stepped into a postcard, the many diversions en route. this route. town also offers you a huge choice of activities and places to relax. Explore Country Prepare for breathtaking beauty. Park in North Down, where the You’ll find all the facilities you need The rejuvenated Promenade is leafy forest trails and stunning to make a pit stop and take in the definitely worth a walk to take in shores of meet. views. Cameras ready! the sea air and see the public art on display. The town is also home to and Tollymore Royal County Down Golf Club, one of Forests, near Newcastle, offer the world’s finest links courses, and outdoor activities, walks, biking a previous host of the . and horse riding.

Rostrevor Forest adds to the outdoor thrills, with its scenic drive, beautiful woodland and world class mountain bike trails. Adjacent is home to the magic Trail.

Newry Heritage Trail Starting and finishing in two bustling cities, the Mourne Coastal Route ends in Newry City.

Newry The city has a fascinating heritage trail which begins at the Visitor Information Centre in Newry and Mourne Museum - Bagenal’s Castle.

It’s worth taking in the sights of this ancient city, and discover the links to the legacy of Saint Patrick.

Newcastle Mourne Coastal Route

Zone 1 Belfast to Portaferry

Explore the East Coast Leaving Belfast, your first Although you’ve left the busy and Ards Peninsula landmarks are the coastal capital city behind, and towns of Holywood and Bangor Bangor also have bustling high The first part of your journey in Zone in North Down. streets, interesting boutiques and 1 takes you from Belfast via the Irish coffee shops, as well as plenty to see Sea coast of the Ards Peninsula Escape the busy capital city, and do while you’re there. Slightly to Portaferry, which is right at the and enjoy the colourful streets, further along the coast is the pretty entrance to Strangford Lough. interesting boutiques and delicious seaside town of . coffee shops, as well as fascinating You’re only a short trip from the history and heritage of the area. There’s a great play park if the lively sights of Belfast but, as you family needs a break and the town drive, the views open up to reveal The Ards Peninsula is well-known has a more relaxing feel. green fields, interesting buildings as the “Creative Peninsula” so if Many of the towns have heritage and an abundance of wildlife. you’re hoping to pick up a unique trails, including Holywood, You’re in the heart of County souvenir of your visit, or try some , , Down’s farming and fishing artisan produce, keep your eyes Portavogie and Portaferry. community, and there are so open for craft shops, galleries many interesting villages and and farm shops. The area’s Visitor You can download trail guides from towns to explore along the way. Information Centres also showcase plenty of local talent, be sure to visitstrangfordlough.co.uk or ask in If you’re interested in learning pick up a souvenir! any local Visitor Information Centre. about the area’s history, including the pre-Christian sacred sites or the Plantation of , you’ll find plenty of information on various interpretive signs at the key stopping points.

Ards Crafts

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Scottish settlers This area was a key site in the in the 1600s by settlers from and Zone 2 beyond. Communities here still have strong links to Ulster-Scots culture and language. Zone 3

Donaghadee Harbour Mourne Coastal Route

Zone 1: Belfast to Portaferry On Your Journey…

The Irish Sea coast Take your pick from a huge range For those who appreciate of outdoor activities, from sailing knowing that its beauty and interest of the Ards Peninsula and canoeing to walking and is officially recognised, you’ll also (and indeed the entire birdwatching. You’ll also find plenty understand why it’s designated of family-friendly attractions and an Area of Outstanding Natural Strangford Lough area) places to visit. Beauty and an Area of Special is packed with things Scientific Interest. to do and places to see, Strangford Lough is the largest sea lough in the UK, and Yes, the land is so green because both indoor and outdoor. Northern Ireland’s first Marine of plentiful, soft rain! However, this Nature Reserve. Visit Exploris is a 365 days a year place to visit. Aquarium in Portaferry to find out There’s something for everyone to about it’s inhabitants. enjoy on this part of your trip.

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Friendly Towns and Villages… Zone 1

Holywood is a town with a lively You should make time to walk on Wildlife watchers will find plenty cafe culture, making it a great the North Down coastal path. This of thrills, including seals at pitstop. Specialist boutiques and 16 mile path runs from Holywood Ballymacormick, Orlock and friendly pubs, delis and cafes to Orlock, near Groomsport, and Rockport. Birdlife varies according provide an interesting mix. At one you can join the walk at lots of entry to the season, so there’s always end of the town’s Main Street is points en route. something interesting to spot. Holywood Priory, on the site of a Look out for the colony of Black 7th century monastery. The 12th The shoreline gives you a real Guillemots, also known as Bangor century Anglo-Norman ruins that flavour of the varied landscape, as Penguins! remain are well preserved. it moves from rocky coast to mudflat and marsh, interspersed with lovely sandy beaches.

FREE Wifi available in the larger towns

Ulster Folk & Transport Museum Mourne Coastal Route

Zone 1: Belfast to Portaferry On Your Journey…

Donaghadee North Down Museum

In Bangor, North Down Museum The Royal Horticultural Society You’re closer to Scotland in is Northern Ireland’s most visited (RHS) Award winning Walled Donaghadee than anywhere else small museum, housed in a Garden, on the grounds of Bangor on this route. The lovely seafront is courtyard behind Bangor Castle. Castle, is another treasure. Like backed up by great restaurants and It gives you a great introduction to many walled gardens, it feels like a cafes. From here, you can take a trip the region’s wildlife, history and secret sanctuary in the middle of a to see the . The archaeology. Don’t miss the Bronze busy town and the horticulture is island was once used by smugglers, Age Ballycrochan Swords and the vibrant. Bangor Marina is lively and but you’re more likely to see Bangor Bell. Learn more about the colourful too, as is the legendary birdwatchers today. It’s great fun Plantation of Ulster from the Raven Pickie Funpark. Kids love the mini- to climb aboard one of the regular Maps - the only complete folio of golf and giant pedal swans. summer boat trips. Plantation maps in Ireland. Groomsport was once a fishing Once you’ve walked to the end harbour, and evidence remains at of the Pier, enjoy the view from the thatched fishermen’s cottages Donaghadee . You should of Cockle Row. You’ll find the Visitor be able to spot the Scottish coast. Information Centre inside one of the cottages. The village has picnic and play areas, a sandy beach and plenty of fine places to find refreshment. PAGE 15 Zone 1

Ballycopeland Windmill

As you leave Donaghadee and Nearby Eden Pottery has a head along the route you will enter pottery shop and airy cafe, the seaside village of Millisle. as well as facilities to make or paint your own creation allowing is one of Northern Ireland’s last you to take home a remaining windmills, complete memory of your day. with sails, and is just west of Millisle. It was built at the turn of the 19th century, and worked until the First World War, the visitor information centre on-site tells Stay a while! the history. With a wide variety of accommodation available, The award winning Beach Park why not book in and stay a night somewhere along the route? has a lovely sandy beach, sea water Check out all the lagoon, picnic and play areas with options online. a fabulous Pirate Play Ship, well worth a stop. Mourne Coastal Route

Zone 1: Belfast to Portaferry On Your Journey…

A slight detour towards Strangford Nearby is famous for At Glastry Nature Reserve, near Lough, and away from the coast, antique shopping, as well as the , you’ll find flooded takes you to the National Trust Grey Abbey that gives the village clay pits managed as a wildlife property of and its name. You can bring a picnic reserve by The National Trust. Greyabbey village. Mount Stewart and wander among the ruins of the Ireland’s most easterly point, Burr is the neo-classical ancestral home Anglo-Norman church. Point, is on the headland, while of the Londonderry family, and has Burial Island lies offshore. Rumours exceptional gardens with a lake. Driving into Ballywalter you can of Viking treasure on the island have see the harbour stretching into the never been proven! The Temple of the Winds has sea, this is the evidence of a busy beautiful views over the lough, and port back in the early 17th century The next village brings you into house tours are available. and still dominates the village the heart of County Down’s fishing today. Nearby is Ballywalter Park, community, in Portavogie. home of Lord Dunleath and one of The busy harbour is the hub of the Ulster’s finest Victorian houses. village, and there are two beautiful Just south of the harbour is a wide sandy beaches to explore. The stretch of sandy shore perfect for village has a new heritage trail, a paddle, walk or picnic. where you can learn more about its maritime history.

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Cloughey village is another good Ballyquintin Point is at the tip The town itself has plenty to offer, stopping point - the Warren Car Park of the Ards Peninsula. Take including Exploris Aquarium, has picnic sites and scenic walks in a bracing walk and some Portico Arts and Heritage Centre, on the boardwalk through to the birdwatching. You’ll spot migratory Portaferry Castle (a 16th century beautiful sandy beach sprinkled birds, waders and wildfowl. Great tower house) and the Visitor with shells. views lead your eye towards Information Centre within it. The Scotland, the and the Loft Gallery here showcases work The National Trust manages the Mourne Mountains. by local artists and craftspeople. 18th century of Kearney further along the coast. Portaferry is the last stop on this Portaferry boasts a Game of As well as coastal walks, take in the zone of the route. It sits alongside Thrones Door, located in Fiddlers whitewashed cottages and get a the channel of water known as Green just off the Square, be sure to sense of the way of life of fishing The Narrows, at the entrance call in and get your families in times past. to Strangford Lough. A walk to Passport stamped. A short ferry Windmill Hill will reward you with crossing runs between Portaferry tremendous, sweeping views and Strangford, and takes you onto over the lough. the next stage of your journey.

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Exploris Mourne Coastal Route

As Seen on Screen…

The Irish Sea coastline and the landscape around Strangford Lough and the Mournes is so beautiful that it’s no surprise that filmmakers come here to capture that charm on screen. The Mourne Coastal Route brings you to some of the most popular film locations in the UK.

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Venture north of the wall Easy on the eye () Dracula Untold was filmed using Mount Stewart, (near ) and Tollymore Did you know that this area is the real Westeros? Forest Park, Newcastle as locations. BBC thriller Game of Thrones is filmed all over Northern Ireland, The Fall was filmed in , and the real-world settings of Westeros’ medieval Harbour and Cranfield. warfare are dotted around the Northern Irish coastline. Oscar-winning short film,The Shore, was shot in along the Mourne Coastal Route, Locally, you’ll find the setting of Winterfell at Castle while Oscar-nominated filmPhilomena featured the Ward, Robb Stark’s camp at Audley’s Field near town of , and . Your Strangford Lough, Riverrun on the near Highness, starring Natalie Portman, shot scenes at Downpatrick and the Haunted Forest, which was Tollymore Forest and Castle Ward. filmed in Tollymore near Newcastle. It’s easy to see why this area has caught Inch Abbey near Downpatrick was the scene of Hoster cinematographers’ eyes. Coastlines, villages, Tully’s funeral. The opening sequence to the series loughs and mountains are all staggeringly pretty was shot in Tollymore Forest. Activities such as the and unspoilt. The local landscape inspired writers archery experience at Winterfell have been lovingly like CS Lewis, and this area is a natural setting for all recreated locally to let you assume the character of kinds of magical kingdoms, from Dracula Untold the show’s stars. to Robot Overlords. You can download a (sepia-tinted!) Game of Thrones itinerary at visitstrangfordlough.co.uk that leads you around the local settings and talks you through the locations scene by scene.

Archery

Tollymore Forest Mourne Coastal Route

Zone 2 Portaferry to Newcastle

In the Footsteps Ardglass is one of Northern Dundrum is famous for its Anglo of Heroes Ireland’s most important fishing Norman castle. The views from here ports. The town has many across the bay are stunning. Finally The first stage of your journey interesting heritage buildings, the route leads towards the Mourne into Zone 2 will take you across as it has the most tower houses Mountains, which are visible for on the ferry from Portaferry into in all of Ireland. miles, but now edge closer. Strangford. This area of east County Down is called Lecale, and it is There are more lovely beaches The lyrics of the famous Percy known as Saint Patrick’s Country. along this zone. To name but a few French song, “Where the Mountains you can enjoy the small cove near of Mourne sweep down to the sea” Much evidence remains here of both Rocks and , the beach are bound to pop into your head as Christian and pre-Christian sacred at and Coney Island you approach Newcastle. sites. You’ll find holy wells, standing beyond Ardglass, Killough, St John’s stones and ancient tombs. Point, Minerstown and Tyrella are You can download heritage all worth a visit. trails for Strangford, Ardglass, Plan to stop for a meal along Dundrum and Castlewellan at this stretch of coast. Strangford, Friendly and easily walkable visitmournemountains.co.uk or Ardglass, Newcastle and Dundrum villages and towns are dotted pick them up at any local Visitor all have fine restaurants where, along Zone 2. If you’re interested Information Centre. among other produce, you’ll find in life at sea, there’s an operational fantastic local seafood. lighthouse at Saint John’s Point. Its light can be seen for miles along the coastline.

Portaferry Castle

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Call into the local Visitor Information Centre to pick up Zone 2 advice and detailed information on the area. Zone 3

Ferry Mourne Coastal Route

Zone 2: Portaferry to Newcastle On Your Journey…

The heritage trail in In The Cuan you can see Door 1 of The National Trust house the Game of Thrones doors, don’t is designed with a fusion of Strangford takes around forget to pick up your passport so architectural styles on opposing an hour, but be sure to you can visit the other nine located facades, both classical and gothic. throughout Northern Ireland. The estate is also home to Clearsky build in a hospitality Adventure Centre, with endless stop! The Cuan provides King Edward VII stayed here back outdoor activities, including local information, as in 1903. There’s plenty to see in the archery, rock climbing, sea kayaking town, including a castle and watch and biking. You’ll also find plenty of well as food, drink and house, established as a 19th century walking trails. a place to stay. lookout to prevent smuggling in this busy port. The short detour towards Downpatrick is worthwhile, You may have spotted Castle especially if you are interested in Ward from the Portaferry shore, as Irish heritage. This area has the the estate extends to the edge of site of Saint Patrick’s first Strangford Lough. church at Saul.

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Within Downpatrick itself you’ll You can often see seals basking on Nature lovers are spoilt for choice find Saint Patrick’s grave at Down or swimming near the rocks, as well along this coast, and should find Cathedral. The Saint Patrick Centre as some interesting shore birds. time for a walk in Killard Nature and Down County Museum are Reserve, to see rare flowers and located nearby. Within a very There’s also a car park opposite orchids around interesting rock small rural area, you’ll also see Kilclief Castle, which was built in formations. Struell’s Holy Wells, Ballynoe Stone the 1400s by the Bishop of Down, Circle and stunning Inch Abbey. making it the earliest datable tower Ballyhornan beach is near Killard. The remains of this 12th century house in the county. It overlooks Guns Island, and some Cistercian abbey are well preserved stones remain from the old harbour and very photogenic. that existed here until 1850.

Back onto the Mourne Coastal Route from Strangford, and your next stop should be the car park at Cloghy Rocks Nature Reserve.

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Ballynoe Stone Circle Mourne Coastal Route

Zone 2: Portaferry to Newcastle On Your Journey…

Ardglass Golf Club Saint John’s Lighthouse

Driving on to Ardglass, prepare to Workers discovered The next village is Killough, with its savour the atmosphere of a busy funeral relics when building circular Rope Walk. The main street fishing port. The town is on a natural Isabella’s Tower in the 1850s. has a choice of cafes and pubs. inlet and is an ideal haven for boats. Historians believe the site is a prehistoric carn, or monument to an Saint John’s Point church and Historically it was an important ancient chief. lighthouse are a further few Norman port, and it has more minutes drive. The lighthouse is medieval tower houses than any The port was once an elegant still operational. The ruins are on other Irish town. The heritage trail Victorian spa, and you can spot the site of a , and may leads you to Jordan’s Castle, Cowd the Bathing House opposite the have served as a shrine church. Castle and Margaret’s Castle, as well play park, built to provide privacy Excavations revealed many early as to the oldest trading complex in to female bathers. Activity today Christian graves nearby. Ireland at Newerk. centres on the harbour and marina, where fishermen regularly unload prawn, and mackerel.

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Tyrella Beach

Dundrum Bay

Rossglass, Minerstown and Heading inland along Dundrum Tyrella beaches are next on the Bay, you’ll findClough , with its route, each with their own charm Anglo Norman motte and bailey and characteristics. Rossglass is castle enclosure. It’s worth climbing home to seals and wading birds. the motte to appreciate panoramic views for miles around, You may also spot seals off towards Belfast Lough, Minerstown beach. Tyrella beach Slieve Croob and has a great expanse of sand, as well Dundrum. as a Conservation Area. The water is sparkling, and the beach Tee Time has won Blue Flag and Green The Royal County Down Golf Coast Awards. Club in Newcastle is one of the world’s finest links courses, and Lifeguards patrol during it was host to the Irish Open and the summer. is ranked the number one links course in the world. Mourne Coastal Route

Zone 2: Portaferry to Newcastle On Your Journey…

Seaforde Gardens and Tropical Waders such as curlews and Try the celebrated Dundrum Bay Butterfly House is a short detour oystercatchers are attracted by this oysters while you’re in the area. from . Families will love the habitat too, as are heron, tern and free-flying tropical butterflies, kingfisher. Troops preparing for D-day trained and walled garden, and there’s also in the at Murlough National a tearoom, shop and kids’ play area. Dundrum is best known for its Nature Reserve. The nearby beach ruined Anglo Norman Castle, is hugely popular, and you can reach The area around the old train tracks built by in the late it via a boardwalk from the car park. running along Dundrum Inner Bay is 1100s. The castle is one of Northern The dunes themselves are fantastic home to many overwintering birds, Ireland’s most important historical for birdwatchers. including Brent Geese from the monuments, and much of it is Canadian Arctic, swan and teal. open to explore. Enjoy beautiful panoramic views from the walls to the Mourne Mountains sweeping across Dundrum Bay, and to Murlough National Nature Reserve.

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A slight detour before reaching Newcastle is your destination on There’s plenty of visitor Newcastle takes you to this zone of the route. It’s worth accommodation here, as well as . visiting the Visitor Information shops, restaurants, pubs and cafes. This offers outdoor adventures Centre on Central Promenade, including rock climbing, as there are always events and It’s also hard to beat the simple bouldering, mountain biking, activities taking place in this pleasure of eating an ice cream while kayaking and walking. bustling seaside town. walking along the public art trail!

The lake walk is lovely and the You could easily spend days here, Peace Maze is particularly popular taking in the nearby attractions in with energetic visitors. the mountains, forest parks and the town itself.

Castlewellan Castle

Slieve Donard stands Approx 853M above sea level (2,790 ft).

Castlewellan Forest Park (Courtesy of Outdoor Recreation NI) Mourne Coastal Route

Zone 3 Newcastle to Newry

Postcard Perfect You might also want to take the Look out for seals as you journey opportunity to walk in the Mournes. along the rocky coast. Kilkeel Make sure you’re clothed and harbour is a great spot for Zone 3 of the route is all about booted sensibly if you do. Weather sealspotting - you might see the majestic landscape. As you conditions are unpredictable, so them following the fishing boats. look around, it will come as no be prepared. Annalong harbour is home to surprise that you are in an Area nesting guillemots and geese. of Outstanding Natural Beauty. If you’re venturing upland, or off You’re in the heart of the Mournes the beaten track, tell someone Any local Visitor Information Centre now, surrounded by birdlife and your plans before you set off, and can tell you more about walking incredible views. Skyscraping make sure you carry some essential and heritage trails in various summits, patchwork green fields equipment - map, compass and towns in this zone, including and sparkling water fill your gaze GPS. From leisurely stroller to Kilkeel, Rostrevor and Newry, as you travel. serious climber, there is walking or you can download them at terrain to suit every level. Ask visitmournemountains.co.uk This section of the Mourne Coastal at any Visitor Information Centre Route also offers four additional for details. Scenic Loops that take you into the mountains. The loops vary in length The coastal towns and villages and driving time - picking one in this zone are really charming - or more of them is a great way to with welcoming locals and cosy ensure you see the highlights of the fireside hospitality. There’s no mountain range. See pages 37-41 shortage of historical interest either, for Scenic Loop maps. with castles and to spot along the way.

Kilkeel Harbour

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Magical landscapes CS Lewis, author of The Chronicles of Narnia, was so inspired by the Mourne landscape that he wrote Zone 2 - “I have seen landscapes … which made me feel that at any moment a giant might raise his head over the next ridge.” Zone 3

The Mourne Landscape – Inspiration for CS Lewis Mourne Coastal Route

Zone 3: Newcastle to Newry On Your Journey…

Before you leave Your route out of Newcastle takes The Mourne Mountains were you past the car park opposite formed in the last Ice Age, and Newcastle, it’s worth Bloody Bridge. Its name comes many of their summits are crowned exploring Tollymore from a massacre during the Irish by granite tors. If you enjoy hill rebellion in the 1640s, when the walking, you’ll find plenty of Forest. Walking along river was said to run red with the opportunity to get onto the tracks the is blood of the dead. that criss-cross the range. Both particularly lovely, serious climbers and leisurely The walking track into the strollers will find terrain to suit. where you’ll spot grottos, mountains from here is called “The stepping stones and Brandy Pad”. It was once a well- The range is divided into two used smugglers’ route to and from distinct areas - the Eastern or ‘High’ pretty stone bridges. the coast, where goods like brandy Mournes, closer to the coast, and the were carried through Hare’s Gap Western or ‘Low’ Mournes that lie beyond and into Hilltown. inland. A scenic loop in the Mourne Coastal Route will help you explore the High Mournes more closely.

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Within the mountains, the Mourne The Silent Valley lies in the Passing Bloody Bridge, the next Wall was built in the early years heart of the mountains, and the seaside village is Annalong. Its of the 20th century. This 22 mile surroundings are truly stunning. unique feature is the restored long granite wall is a real feat of Bring a camera to capture the Cornmill, now a visitor attraction. ingenuity. The wall crosses 15 beauty of the water ringed by mountains, and was built to enclose dramatic peaks. The reservoir It was built from Mourne granite, and the Silent Valley area. itself was opened in the 1930s still has its original waterwheel. In and, with nearby , still operation from the early 1800s, the The Mournes form Northern supplies Belfast and County Down mill was finally closed in the 1960s, Ireland’s highest range, and the with water. You can visit here by and is now part of Annalong’s Marine giant of them all is Slieve Donard, following signs to the Silent Valley Park. Once the old harbour here was which rises above Newcastle. It’s Mountain Park, off the road to home to ships exporting Mourne 853m high, and named after the Annalong. The interpretive centre, granite and potatoes. saint who built a hermit’s prayer cell coffee shop and nature trail make at its summit. Donard was one of it worth the detour. Saint Patrick’s early disciples.

Silent Valley Mourne Coastal Route

Zone 3: Newcastle to Newry On Your Journey…

Mourne Seafood Kilkeel Harbour Cookery School

Kilkeel is home to Northern Find a fantastic photo Nearby Greencastle was a medieval Ireland’s biggest fishing fleet. It’s opportunity at the Big Fish settlement built to guard the also known as the seafood capital sculpture at the harbour, as well entrance to Carlingford Lough. of the Mournes, so don’t miss a as a chance to pop into the Mourne Hugh de Lacy’s castle was the chance to sample the local produce, Maritime Visitor Centre nearby childhood home of Elizabeth de available throughout the town. for visitor information, heritage Burgh, wife of Robert the Bruce. Kilkeel is also famous for farming exhibitions and the Mourne and Mourne granite. Seafood Cookery School. There was an aerodrome in this area during the Second World War, which Kilkeel’s maritime tradition endures The town has a heritage trail, was home to the US Air Force and an today, and fishing supports much and you’ll also find award-winning Infantry Division training for D-day of the local economy. Northern fish and chip shops, cafes and (General Patton and Eisenhower Ireland’s largest fishing fleet mainly restaurants. paid them a visit). catches Irish Sea prawns, although there’s also a great choice locally of Heading slightly off route to the There is a new ferry service linking other native seafood. headland, you’ll discover appealing Greencastle with allowing picnic areas and other facilities at travel across Carlingford Lough. sandy Cranfield beach. The sea here is supposedly the warmest in Northern Ireland! Look out for the Lighthouse. PAGE 33 Zone 3

Rostrevor Village

Narnia Trail, Rostrevor

Driving along the shore of Saint Bronagh’s Church is also Carlingford Lough, you’ll arrive interesting. Its graveyard contains in Rostrevor. The village itself is an 8th century cross and a healing charming, and leads visitors into well. Giant Murphy’s grave stunning walks in Kilbroney Park is here too. Born in 1834, the and Park. The Kilkeel man was over eight Fairy Glen beside Kilbroney Park feet tall and travelled offers enchanting strolls along the with a circus. riverbank.

The walk from the high car park in the forest to the Cloughmore Stone Mourne Granite on the side of Slieve Martin is more Locally quarried Mourne strenuous, but you’re rewarded granite forms the Seafarer’s with fantastic 360-degree views. Memorial in Kilkeel, as well as the Diana Memorial Fountain Kilbroney has great play facilities in London’s Hyde Park for children, and plenty of space for and the 9/11 Memorial picnics, as well as a restaurant. CS Gardens in New . Lewis holidayed in Rostrevor as a child, and the park’s Narnia Trail is worth exploring. Mourne Coastal Route

Zone 3: Newcastle to Newry On Your Journey…

Driving towards Newry leads you Look out for the statue of the giant The final stage of the route follows past Narrow Water tower house, elk nearby. Now extinct, these Newry into the city. Newry is which was built on the site of a animals once commonly roamed an ancient place, with strong links 13th century keep, to defend the the local landscape. to Saint Patrick. The 16th century approach to Newry. Just across Bagenal’s Castle, Newry’s oldest the road from the older building has amazing views of building, houses Newry & Mourne you’ll see the newer stately home Carlingford Lough from its shores. Museum, which displays the robes of , which still Thousands of emigrants left Ireland of the Order of Saint Patrick. Newry’s serves as a family home. from the port here in the 1800s. The Heritage Trail begins at the Visitor town is a great point for a pitstop - Information Centre, and guides you don’t miss the colourful park with its around the city’s key sites. play area, then take your pick from a good range of cafes and bistros. In the summer, you might be lucky to catch a concert in the bandstand.

Narrow Water keep Carlingford Lough PAGE 35 Zone 3

The Cathedral of Saint Patrick The author of Gulliver’s Travels, Shopping opportunities are and Saint Colman, built of local Dean , once endless, and you’ll find a great granite in the 19th century, is preached here. range of places to eat and drink. particularly impressive. It was Spending some time relaxing in this the first cathedral opened after Ideally in Newry you should combine ancient city is the perfect conclusion Catholic emancipation. Saint the heritage trail with some relaxed to your drive. Patrick’s was the browsing in the city centre. first Protestant church built in the country after the Reformation.

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The Cathedral of Saint Patrick and Saint Colman Mourne Coastal Route

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t B A21 k

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Lake Q d R n R

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3 B3 Henney v o i High Mournes Scenic Loop 2 i r v d A1 v R h C

A Darragh d e e c s i R d R

p r A21 n r o R A3 A B6 Slievenisky R d r B h B 2 g u is

a Rowallane Cross Legananny h h d Craigavon 8 d g a r Bow n u C la a Lough n Mountain f t l Garden Slievenaboley e Downpatrick l Ramsey e Seeconnell i Lough g s r y B l K Erne This loop starts in Newcastle Then, with Tollymore Forest Parki S and people lived in turf dwellings called l k

Mountain C n l Ba o B1

S l ie c n

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and finishes just before Annalong. It i the smallery Moneyscalp Wood behind ‘booley huts’. A visit to the Silent Valley a e L

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Gosford B10 Creevy A2 Clougheyk c i l

v R ro B l a s

A7 Slievegarran m

e o s a B77 Loughbrickland Katesbridgetakes you along the edge of Tollymore you, the vistad opens up into peaks and Mountain Park is well worth the time. a t o Acton 9 5 LECALE

Forest Park Lough b l re Rd

B3 C e A S W 2 A W Lake Lake Forest Park, through various peaks of r heathland. The next stage of the loop It’sc the most7 visitedSeaforde site in the Mournes, Ballyhornan o Clea R e B176 2 A 2 o 1 d Dairy b n the Eastern Mournes, and back to the brings you into popular Mourne walking with excellent visitor facilities and a y 9 6 i B A S Lakes Island c Guns

5 m d A2 a

c L

Lough coast0 around Annalong village. territory.e The Trassey Track and Hare’s chance to take in the scale and beauty d i Markethill o R

r Island

n Taggart R

o W P i Clough g

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t t e P

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Portadown R 2 There are plenty of areas for car parking theShrigley mountains. Ben Crom. i p - a i a

v c c e Knockiveagh AONB c 4 r k along the way, and a stunning photo d

L y e a ’ R w L

B7 s a g A1 opportunity at Spelga Dam. This loop The mountain colours are broken up by The final stage of this loop brings you e

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d C le B3 B7 N G R

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a A50 r and Low Mournes, and the source of walls. If you’re lucky, you’ll even Orch a a i Brontë L 2 m n e B

the is nearby. Farmers Saltonce be able to see the Isle of Man or beyond ca 7 a le Way W Homeland l C e Rd IslandCastlewellan l Drumaness on brought their cattle for summer grazing to Cumbria in the north of . W t Ballykinler

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The Whitewater loop starts in the Workers building the dam here in the GosfordAs you drive towards Whitewater B10 k c i l S r l

R v o B a s

m Slievegarran m

i e o s a Loughbrickland Katesbridge a t o Acton 9 Forest Park 5 LECALE b r i l e Rd

fishing port of Kilkeel and ends inland at 1920s lived in ah temporary town called Bridge you’ll see the Mourne Wood to C e v y S W 2 a 7 W Donard Lake Lake r c Seaforde Ballyhornan

S o R e W e B27 B176 Hilltown A 1 o d

Whitewater Bridge. It’s named after the Watertown, which had its own cinema,e your left and Rocky Mountain to your Maggy’s Leap b n r y i B

Newtownhamilton c Bessbrook n Forest A S Guns r 5 m d A2 a

c L Whitewater River, which flows from the hospital and policeman! right. Nearby is Mourne Park House, 0 e i

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p Mournes to the sea at Mill Bay, and is ancestralA home of the Earls of Kilmorey, p a i B8 Slieve L e

M 2 t r e P A o 8 o P l o the shortest of the scenic loops. Another obvious pitstop is at Attical, and visited by Edward VII. r o C 2 Belleek p - a i 5 L l Commedagh c Knockiveagh AONB c 5 d ic p l k 2 n the Mournes’ highest village. It’s just y e Mayobridge e p a Slieve ’ R L c o B7 Camlough A S s a y A1 e o o a A2 l W A25 C len os This loop leads you through authentic over halfway aroundo the loop,W and you’ll The end of the loop brings you B3 e G R d o L Bearnagh l o W R L i

B8 a e d m s c Ar farming country, to help you find all the facilities you need to take a back onto the Mourne Coastal Route, ’

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local communityy and economy. The The views from here to Slieve Binnian into Rostrevor. Orch a a

s Mountain i Brontë L e m e B

l e ca s le Way loop also takes you close to the Silent are spectacular.n Binnian is the third W Homeland r Camlough o C Castlewellan

u Slieve l Ballykinler Mourne Valley Mountaino Park. Excellent facilities highest peak in the range, at 747m, and a a B7 Chimney Rock d A3 A18 o n t R

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m Slievegarran m i e o s a Loughbrickland Katesbridge a t o Acton 9 Forest Park 5 LECALE b r i l e Rd

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Information & Services

Emergency Out of Hours Services Emergency Doctor call 999 If you require urgent medical Ambulance, Fire, assistance outside normal GP hours contact the GP Out of Police Service NI or Hours Service. This is usually after 6pm Monday to Friday Police Service, 101 non emergency and all day Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays. Mourne Mountain Rescue and the Coast Daisy Hill Hospital Guard are co-ordinated 5 Hospital Rd, Newry BT35 8DR through the local PSNI. 028 3839 9201 Initial contact should be through dialing 999. DowneDoc 2 Road Downpatrick BT30 6RL Hospitals 028 9260 2204 Daisy Hill Hospital Kilkeel Primary Care Centre 5 Hospital Rd, Newry BT35 8DR Greencastle St, Kilkeel, Newry BT34 4BH 028 3083 5000 028 3839 9201 Downe Hospital 2 Struell Wells Road Downpatrick BT30 6RL 028 4461 3311

Ulster Hospital Upper Newtowanrds Road Dundonald BT16 1RH 028 9048 4511 PAGE 43

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Ards Visitor Information Centre Newcastle Visitor Information Centre 31 Regent Street, Newtownards, BT23 4AD 10-14 Central Promenade, T: +44 (0) 28 9182 6846 Newcastle, BT33 0AA T: +44 (0) 28 4372 2222 Bangor Visitor Information Centre Tower House, 34 Quay Street, Bangor, BT20 5ED Newry Visitor Information Centre T: +44 (0) 28 9127 0069 Bagenal’s Castle, Castle Street, Newry, BT34 2BY Downpatrick Visitor Information Centre T: +44 (0) 28 3031 3170 The Saint Patrick Centre, 53a Market Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6LZ Portaferry Visitor Information Centre T: +44 (0) 28 4461 2233 The Stables, Castle Street, Kilkeel Visitor Information Centre Portaferry, BT22 1NZ Nautilus Centre, Rooney Road, T: +44 (0) 28 4272 9882 Kilkeel, BT34 4AG T: +44 (0) 28 4176 2525 #MourneCoastalRoute [email protected] Groomsport Visitor Information Centre visitmournemountains.co.uk Coske Row Cottages, Main Street visitstrangfordlough.co.uk Groomsport, BT19 6GH saintpatrickscountry.com T: +44 (0)28 9127 2269 visitardsandnorthdown.com heaveninaheartbeat.com A77

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Kilrea B94 River Cree Cleggan Forest B62 A75 Longmore B97 A2 Wood A43 B75 B93 A44 Ballygalley A42 Stranraer A75

Portglenone B96 Cullybackey Broughshane Sallagh Braes B62 Larne Slievmoyle B94 Slemish M2 Capanagh A42 Ballymena Wood A75 A42 Glenone Forest A716 Moneystaghan Ahoghill A6 Maghera Wood R A36 i A2 v e r

B Ballyboley A36 a n Forest B42 n

A29 B41 Mo Tobermore yola B98 B59 B149 Ri ver B52 A54 Kells A8 B42 A26 B53

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Rea’s A8 Wood A6 A2 Belfast Copeland Templepatrick A6 Lough Groomsport Islands A26 Greenisland Moneymore B39 A2 B160 A57 Newtownabbey Bangor

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K W u Way llion Killowen A2 Crossmaglen A Castletown 37 1 0 1 2 3 4 5miles N Carlingford Lough Carlingford 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 kilometers Mountain Greencastle Kilkeel M1 Carlingford Greenore This is based upon Crown Copyright and is reproduced with Cranfield the permission of Land & Property Services under delegated Beach Cranfield Point authority from the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office, © Crown copyright and database right 2013 CS&LA156.

Dundalk

M1 North from Dublin

N 2

Ardee N33

52 N

M1

N2

1 Slane N5

51 River Boyne N Drogheda

M3 Navan

M1

Balbriggan For further information on general touring, accommodation, short breaks and activity breaks please contact one of the following Visitor Information Centres or visit our websites.

Ards Visitor Information Centre Newcastle Visitor 31 Regent Street, Information Centre Newtownards, BT23 4AD 10-14 Central Promenade, T: +44 (0) 28 9182 6846 Newcastle, BT33 0AA T: +44 (0) 28 4372 2222 Bangor Visitor Information Centre Tower House, 34 Quay Street, Newry Visitor Bangor, BT20 5ED Information Centre T: +44 (0) 28 9127 0069 Bagenal’s Castle, Castle Street, Newry, BT34 2BY Downpatrick Visitor T: +44 (0) 28 3031 3170 Information Centre The Saint Patrick Centre, 53a Market Street, #MourneCoastalRoute Downpatrick, BT30 6LZ [email protected] T: +44 (0) 28 4461 2233 visitmournemountains.co.uk visitstrangfordlough.co.uk Kilkeel Visitor Information Centre Nautilus Centre, Rooney Road, saintpatrickscountry.com Kilkeel, BT34 4AG visitardsandnorthdown.com T: +44 (0) 28 4176 2525 heaveninaheartbeat.com

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