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Newry 3 Day Great Outdoors thrown from the Cooley Mountains, high street selection at The Quays Parks, Gardens and Nature Reserve on the other side of , or Buttercrane Centres in , or by the giant Fionn mac Cumhaill. Newry’s Hill Street and Monaghan Day 1: Don’t miss the brand new Mountain Street where you will find men’s 5 Day Visit political and cultural history of the stop for breakfast, then south towards coast route east, on to the village take the opportunity to spend the Visit picturesque Ballymoyer, outside Bike Trails in ’s . designer shops, ladies fashion Make your day Spas, Mountains, Gardens region from prehistoric flints and Lake, abundant with birdlife of Rostrevor situated at the foot of morning chilling out with a seaweed the village of Whitecross. Ballymoyer boutiques, and independent retailers. Bagenal’s Castle, Newry in the Mournes and Historic Towns medieval sculpture to 20th century and rare aquatic wildlife. Continue with its 250 year old bath and spa treatment in Soak House was constructed in 1778, Day 3: Hill Street is also home to the Thursday ceramics and glassware. In the south to tranquil Killeavy and on to trees and brand new world class Seaweed Baths located along the and the demesne grounds are now Visit and and Saturday variety markets. Don’t 3 Day Family Break stopping off at either Castlewellan Tailor-made to inspire, Day 1: afternoon, explore this fascinating Forest Adventure Park Mountain Bike Trails. Visit Kilbroney sea front or have a pamper session in managed by the . follow the waymarked trails around miss the bijou boutiques of Newcastle, Family Tour Forest Park or making a detour to to Cranfield beach, set in an idyllic take our itineraries as a Kick off your visit in the unmissable, city in-depth on the Newry Heritage in the afternoon, where the more Park, with its two-mile panoramic either the Resort and Take a walk along the old coach path the lake and forest plus a fascinating or the gourmet farm shops dotted Murlough National Nature Reserve. location at the mouth of Carlingford Trail or visit the impressive 19th adventurous can hike the mountain forest drive, stroll along the riverbanks Spa or the Burrendale Hotel Country along the way. Then relax and unwind, guide to making the most bustling historic town of Banbridge. through the woodland glen, renowned arboretum or saddle up to enjoy Day 1: Newry area Murlough is fantastic for walking and Lough, with the majestic Stop in at the stunning F E McWilliam century Cathedral of St Patrick trail to two megalithic and of the famous Fairy Glen or, if you’re Club and Spa. In the afternoon, visit for its fairy glen atmosphere, with 25km of world class Mountain Bike submerged in a claw foot tub in a If there’s grey skies overhead, take is a haven for ramblers, bird watchers Mountains as a dramatic backdrop. of your time in the region. Gallery & Studio, celebrating the and St Colman. There’s also plenty the Cailleach Beara’s lake. From the feeling more energetic, climb to the Tollymore Forest, one of Northern deep, mossy, ferned banks clothed trails through the forest. Castlewellan Seaweed Bath or having your cares the kids to one of the region’s and sandcastle builders. Newcastle This long south facing, sandy beach Explore at your own work of sculptor Frederick Edward in the way of shopping from the summit there are stunning views Stone. Continue on to Ireland’s largest and most attractive in blankets of primroses, celandines, Peace Maze, the world’s largest washed away with a sparkling body fantastic indoor play centres, is one of ’s premier offers a children’s play area and pace, discover new sights McWilliam, who was born in independent fashion and jewellery across the Ring of Gullion, Mourne and Cranfield with its pristine south-facing forest parks, featuring walks along the bluebells, and foxgloves in spring and permanent hedge maze representing scrub treatment at Soak Seaweed suitable for children up to the age seaside resorts and caters for all the excellent facilities. Following on retailers on the city’s Hill Street and Cooley mountain ranges and sandy beach and then to Kilkeel, to , rocky outcrops, grottos, Baths on Newcastle’s sea front. and make your very own Banbridge. The bespoke Gallery early summer. the path to a peaceful future for of 12, while mum and dad unwind family. From in to Rostrevor, stop off at Kilbroney features a permanent display Monaghan Street or big high street Drumlins. After your adventure to the visit the Mourne Seafood Cookery stepping stones and historic stone Northern Ireland, is a must visit living with a coffee. Call into W5 Lite at the great outdoors to games arcades Park with its popular play area, Mournes adventure. of McWilliam’s work, temporary names in The Quays and Buttercrane summit, stop off for a coffee break in School and Maritime Museum bridges. Enjoy the wide variety of park Day 2: Rostrevor Forest & puzzle. After lunch, head off to see Day 2: Spa The Outlet in Banbridge to enjoy and adventure indoor play facilities, tennis courts, open spaces, and exhibitions, as well as a craft shop Shopping Centres. the Slieve Gullion Courtyard. or treat yourself to some locally and leisure facilities in the town, take a Cloughmore Stone the spectacular walled garden, arbour, Enjoy a full day of pampering in the byte-sized interactive science or kids are guaranteed to have a great woodland, for exercise, adventure and café. After lunch, explore some caught seafood for a bite of lunch, stroll along the town’s award winning Visit Rostrevor, where at the striking lawns, viewing platforms, maze and Slieve Donard Resort and Spa, with make a splash at Newry, Kilkeel or time. During the summer, outdoor and imagination. of the region’s most enigmatic Day 3: Ring of Gullion Day 4: Coastal Journey - before continuing to the villages of Promenade, eat in one of Newcastle’s Fairy Glen the Kilbroney River peacocks at , which houses its infinity pool and rock sauna, or the Banbridge Swimming Pools, which swimming is available in the Rock archaeology and head out of town Spend the day in the breathtakingly , Cranfield, Kilkeel and . Finish off many stylish eateries or challenge meanders through a tunnel of mature a Tropical Butterfly House, along with Burrendale Hotel Country Club and have sauna and steam rooms for Pool or Tropicana and the family to the slopes of to visit beautiful Ring of Gullion, a unique & Annalong by taking in some manmade marvels yourself to a round of golf at Royal trees growing on banks festooned tearooms and a playground area. Spa with its staggering list of relaxing mum to relax in. If things are looking can play crazy golf in Island Park the Dolmen or Finnis geological landform, designated Follow winding roads with panoramic of engineering against some stunning County . by wild flowers. Rostrevor Oakwoods and beautifying treatments. Other brighter, why not head out of town or paddle a swan in Castle Park. Souterrain, another hidden gem, an Area of Outstanding Natural sea views through another Area of natural mountain backdrops at the National Nature Reserve features rare, soothing options include some of the to Slieve Gullion Adventure Park two miles from Legananny. Beauty for its unique habitats and Outstanding Natural Beauty, and Silent Valley Reservoir or Spelga Dam. semi-natural, mature sessile oakwoods 2 Day Treat many wonderful day spas and the for thrills for both tots and teens or Day 3: Silent Valley & Rostrevor landscapes. Explore in whatever just outside Newry, check out Narrow that are at least 250 years old, extend Shopping and Spa Tour CC Spa at the Canal Court Hotel in get on your bike and enjoy a great From Newcastle travel towards Day 2: Newry direction takes your fancy, or get Water Keep, dating from 1212, which Day 5: Newcastle to 17 acres and are well worth visiting, Newry City or the exclusive spa resorts afternoon of family cycling along Annalong, turning off for Silent The bijou city of Newry is a must hold of the Ring of Gullion Audio guards the Water of Carlingford Newcastle is an activity seaside You can also pick up or download as is Cloughmore, known locally as Day 1: Shopping dotted around the scenic and tranquil Towpath. Valley Mountain Park, ringed by For more great itineraries and see, and a highlight for visitors is Tours, taking you on a journey Lough and offers magnificent views. town with something for all our Cycle Route Map and explore “The Big Stone”, a huge granite Spend the morning shopping, Ring of Gullion, such as Slieve Gullion dramatic peaks, for a perfect stop off information on days out in the the Museum in Bagenal’s Castle, through the region and its history, Stop off in the coastal town of ages. Appreciate the town’s dramatic the region on two wheels. boulder found 1,000 feet above whether you take in the high end Springs, Enchanted Spa & Resort or Day 2: Castlewellan, Murlough on your trip, featuring a number of Mourne region, visit us at comprising an eclectic range of myths, and legends. From Newry, you Warrenpoint with its spectacular views location where the Mountains of visitmournemountains.co.uk Rostrevor on the side of Slieve Martin. fashion at fantastic outlet prices at You Nique. & Newcastle walks, an interpretive centre, coffee visitmournemountains.co.uk material reflecting the social, can head west towards Camlough, of Carlingford Lough, then follow the Mourne sweep down to the sea or Local legend has it that the stone was The Outlet in Banbridge, the huge From Newry, travel to Newcastle, shop and a nature trail. Then travel

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Welcome to The Mournes Edinburgh For further information on general touring, accommodation, short The stunning and Ring of Gullion region in the breaks and activity breaks please contact one of the following Visitor Information Centres or visit our website. south east of Northern Ireland is a veritable open-air playground, providing coastal drives and hill walking to rock climbing, nature Newry Visitor Information Centre Newcastle Visitor Information Centre rambles, photography, canoeing and cycling to horse riding, bird Bagenal’s Castle 10-14 Central Promenade watching, fishing and world class golf. Castle Street, Newry BT34 2BY Newcastle BT33 0AA T: 028 3031 3170 T: 028 4372 2222 Whether you choose to experience it at a And, for those who prefer the amenities of the www.visitnewryandmourne.com www.downdc.gov.uk hi-octane pace, embark on a peaceful nature great indoors, a warm welcome awaits within retreat, summit Slieve Donard - Northern the region’s many fine pubs, restaurants, spa Kilkeel Visitor Information Centre Banbridge Visitor Information Centre Ireland’s highest peak - or follow our tailor- facilities, villages and hotels where you can Nautilus Centre The Old Town Hall made itineraries as a guide, the Mourne region watch the world go by at your leisure. Rooney Road, Kilkeel BT34 4AG 1 Street, Banbridge BT32 3DA offers a host of activities and attractions for Cardiff T: 028 4176 2525 T: 028 4062 0232 London families, couples, groups of friends and visitors Shrouded in magic and majesty, the Mourne www.visitkilkeel.com www.banbridge.com of any age, who want to get away from it all, Mountains are without a doubt the most explore unspoilt landscapes and enjoy a real picturesque in Ireland. The Mournes and Email [email protected] sense of well-being. Slieve Croob and Ring of Gullion Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, filled with From the mountains to the coast, the reefs to dizzying peaks, rolling valleys, tranquil forests the woodlands, the Mourne region is easily and golden coastline, are ready and waiting accessible and accommodates both a relaxed to be discovered, enjoyed, experienced and pace or a full-on adrenalin rush, combined never forgotten. with clean air and stunning scenery.

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