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Contents

4 Everyday magic 11 Can’t miss list 21 The great, green outdoors 29 Walk this way 35 Take a road trip 43 Heritage 53 Myths & legends – Go tell it on the mountain 58 Find yourself – Genealogy & family research 61 Family fun – Get busy 73 Cycling – Get pedalling 80 Saddle Up – Equestrian activities 85 Get Hooked – Fishing 93 Golf – Get in the swing 101 Health & leisure – Soak it up 107 On the water 115 Your place at the table 129 Shopping – Treat yourself 141 Events 144 Information & Services 147 Room with a view - Accommodation visitmournemountains.co.uk PAGE 5

Everyday magic Make your day “Great things are done when The spectacular scenery of the Mourne Mountains men and mountains meet.” and Ring of Gullion in the south east of Northern Ireland reflects their status as Areas of Outstanding Natural William Blake Beauty. With varied, stunning panoramas in a compact space, it’s a perfect destination for visitors looking for thrills or relaxation. The area is within easy travelling distance of Belfast and Dublin. Enjoy the natural beauty and clean air of the great outdoors on land and water – walking, cycling, riding, driving, golf, sailing and fishing. The mountains and beautiful beaches are just the beginning. visitmournemountains.co.uk PAGE 7

Coming out to play?

The area is a big open-air playground – this perfectly sums up the Mourne Mountains and the Ring of Gullion.

So what kind of person enjoys visiting the Mournes and the Ring of Gullion? The thrill seeker, walker, photographer, angler, golfer, shopper, cyclist and leisurely driver.

It’s a land of opposites, both active and relaxed. You can pack your visit to maximise the time you have, or travel free and easy, and just take things as they come.

The bustling market towns and city of Newry stand in contrast to the slow-changing, rural landscape. Around you, open skies drift over green farmland, and the water always seems to be in view. Enjoy rolling countryside, traffic-free roads, shorelines, seascapes and sunsets, along with postcard villages and fascinating wildlife.

Step inside and feel the heat of roaring fires in country pubs, with dining and accommodation options to suit everyone’s taste and budget, and a warm welcome comes with them all. visitmournemountains.co.uk PAGE 9

Did you know? Land of legends Historic stones

The area’s heritage is tied closely to Patrick, Kilnasaggart Pillar Stone near Ireland’s patron saint, and the story of how he Moyry Castle features a long Irish brought Christianity to Ireland. The land’s built inscription which can be dated to heritage also illustrates Ireland’s political and around AD 700, making it the earliest commercial history – the castles, dolmens and cross-carved stone in Ireland. ruins that dot the rural landscape and coast.

Moyry Castle

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Can’t miss list Fit as many of these top attractions as you can into your visit, or take it slowly and come back again for more...

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Annalong Cornmill Ballykeel Portal Tomb Bagenal’s Castle, Newry & Harbour This dolmen is known and Mourne Museum & The village of Annalong locally as the ‘Hag’s Chair’. Heritage Trail – Newry boasts a picturesque The Neolithic burial site The 16th Century Bagenal’s harbour dating back to (dated 4,000–2,500 BC) Castle is Newry’s oldest the early 1800s. As well has a huge capstone surviving building. The as fishing, the harbour supported on uprights city’s heritage trail starts at was used for many years over an octagonal burial Newry Town Hall and takes for exporting the famous chamber. you through Newry’s many quarried Mourne granite. attractions, exploring the The restored cornmill has a history and heritage of this working water wheel which ancient place. can be seen in operation on a guided tour.

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Can’t miss list

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Brontë Interpretative Cranfield Beach – Castlewellan Forest F E McWilliam Gallery Kilbroney Park & Killevy Old Church Centre & Homeland Kilkeel Park, Peace Maze & & Studio – Banbridge Rostrevor Mountain The site of one of Ireland’s Drive – Rathfriland Award-winning Cranfield Mountain Bike Trails This gallery celebrates the Bike Trails most important early Follow the story of Patrick Beach lies in an idyllic One of Northern Ireland’s work of Banbridge-born Just outside Rostrevor, convents, founded by Saint Brontë and his family at this location at the mouth of most famous lakes with a sculptor Frederick Edward Kilbroney Park has camping Moninna in the 5th Century. interpretative centre and Carlingford Lough, with the stunning Victorian Castle in McWilliam. Contemporary facilities, a restaurant and The earlier of two churches drive. Patrick, father of the majestic Mourne Mountains a dramatic setting between and friend of Henry Moore, magnificent walks with on the site dates from the novelist sisters, taught a stunning backdrop. The the mountains and the McWilliam is considered striking views of the 10th Century. in the old schoolhouse long south-facing beach sea. Castlewellan Forest is one of the most important Cooley Mountains. The here, and preached his has excellent facilities, home to one of the most sculptors of his generation. new mountain bike trails first sermon in the church. and lifeguards are on duty outstanding tree and shrub View the permanent display in Rostrevor cover 27 km, You can also see his during July and August. collections in Europe. The of McWilliam’s work, as including some exhilarating beauty and perfect shape birthplace cottage on this well as the temporary downhill runs. of the trees in the National short self-guided drive. exhibitions, craft shop, café Arboretum attracts tree and visitor information. enthusiasts from all around the world. For the thrill seeker there is 25km of mountain bike trails suitable for all levels and ability. To walk around the mile-long lake while encountering some intriguing modern sculptures on the way is to enjoy a great experience of 18th Century landscape.

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Mourne Seafood Cookery School

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Legananny Dolmen & Mourne Seafood Murlough National Legananny Dolmen Finnis Souterrain Cookery School & Nature Reserve – One of Ireland’s most Mourne Maritime Dundrum/Newcastle frequently photographed Museum – Kilkeel Bordering one of Northern dolmens stands on the Kilkeel is the seafood capital Ireland’s most popular slopes of Slieve Croob. of the Mournes and home beaches, fragile 6,000- Megalithic Legananny is to a state of the art cookery year old sand dunes make probably the grave of a school in the Nautilus up Ireland’s first Nature chieftain. Finnis Souterrain, Centre, with panoramic Reserve. It’s an ideal spot for known locally as ‘Binder’s views of the harbour. The walking and wildlife, and a Cove,’ is another hidden Maritime centre tells the real haven for birdwatchers. gem nearby, dated around story of local fishing and A network of boardwalks the 9th Century. maritime heritage through leads you through this touch screen technology. stunning reserve.

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Narrow Water Castle Soak Seaweed Baths

Seaforde Gardens & Tropical Butterfly House

Silent Valley Reservoir Can’t miss list & Visitor Centre – Mourne Mountains 13 14 15 16 17 The Silent Valley reservoir is one of Northern Ireland’s Narrow Water Castle – Royal County Down Seaforde Gardens & Slieve Gullion Soak Seaweed Baths – ‘must see’ attractions. Forest Park Newcastle Surrounded by breath-taking Warrenpoint Golf Course – Tropical Butterfly House countryside, this huge With spectacular views, Newcastle Sited in a historic demesne, This forest park covers Hot seaweed bathing was reservoir was built to gather Narrow Water is a fine Regularly selected by which has been a family 2,500 acres and has all the rage in Victorian water from the mountains example of a tower house. professional golfers and home for almost 400 years, spectacular views. The play times. Soak Seaweed Baths over the high Mournes and In 1212, Hugh de Lacy, first experts as one of the top Seaforde Gardens and area includes a toddler’s is a modern take on an is the main water supply for Earl of Ulster, built a keep on courses in the world. Dating Tropical Butterfly House is section, adventure play old tradition, and offers a most of County Down and the site, to prevent river- back from 1889, Royal home to hundreds of free- equipment for older kids and unique chance to relax and Belfast. Ringed by dramatic borne attacks on Newry. County Down Golf Club is flying tropical butterflies, even a trim trail for adults. luxuriate in mineral-rich peaks, with Slieve Binnian In the 1560s, the tower one of the oldest in Ireland. as well as parrots, reptiles Enjoy walking the path to seaweed and hot seawater, to the east, the cliffs of house and bawn were It has two 18 hole courses, and insects. The beautiful the top of Slieve Gullion or detoxifying your body and Slievenaglogh to the west added. the Championship Course gardens include a maze and a leisurely stroll around the nourishing your skin. and to the north Doan and and the Annesley links. many rare trees and shrubs. walled garden. Ben Crom.

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Thomas Ferguson Tollymore Forest Park – Irish Linen Centre – Newcastle Banbridge One of Northern Ireland’s See Irish linen in production, largest and most attractive including designing, forest parks, with walks weaving, specialist sewing, along the Shimna River, cutting and ornamenting, featuring rocky outcrops, at the world’s only grottos, stepping-stones manufacturer of Double and caves. Tollymore is also Damask Irish Linen. Daily home to the oldest tree in factory tours are available any arboretum in Ireland – by appointment, or as part a slow-growing spruce. of Irish Linen Tours bookable through Banbridge Visitor Information Centre.

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The great, green outdoors

Think about Ireland, and the colour of your thoughts must be green. The Mourne Mountains and Ring of Gullion are both Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where you can escape the pressure of everyday life and reconnect with nature, enjoying amazing views. visitmournemountains.co.uk PAGE 23

The area has busy market towns, but it is rural at heart, unspoilt and ready for you to explore. Get suitably dressed and get out there and enjoy the views! Take your pick from forest walks, formal gardens, stately homes, woods, country parks, wildlife, a nature reserve and a menu of outdoor activities.

Local attractions make the most of the countryside and help you to connect with the landscape. You can find lots of advice to help you select a suitable walk. Take a woodland stroll with the family, or get equipped and tackle one of the area’s peaks.

There are masses of cycling routes through fabulous scenery to inspire and exhilarate, getting you pedalling through forests, valleys, mountains or along the coast. Rostrevor Mountain Biking

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Murlough National Slieve Gullion Forest Park Mountain Sojourns Nature Reserve 89 Dromintee Road, T: 028 4372 5433 Keel Point, Dundrum BT33 0NQ Newry BT35 8SW M: 077 4028 5794 T: 028 4375 1467 T: 028 3084 8190 E: [email protected] W: www.mountainsojourns.co.uk E: [email protected] Covers 2,500 acres with spectacular W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ views of surrounding countryside. Fiona Mullan of Mountain Sojourns murlough Courtyard is the starting point for is experienced International Fantastic walking country and 10km scenic drive. Mountain Leader, offering activities in Mourne area, including haven for bird watchers. Network Opening Hours: All year informative guided walks and treks, Murlough of paths and boardwalks within Admission: Free this amazing nature reserve. mountain scrambling, camping sojourns, navigation training, Opening Hours: All year – Tollymore Forest Park Nordic walking workshops and dawn to dusk, facilities’ opening Bryansford Road, private lessons. All walks and Outdoor Ireland North Treasure Trails Walk Newry T: 028 4372 5191 T: 028 3833 6266 T: 078 4641 6565 hours detailed on website Newcastle BT33 0PT activities designed to needs of M: 079 7340 8056 M: 079 8085 9028 E: [email protected] Admission: Check website T: 028 4372 2428 individuals, whatever fitness level. E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: customer.forestservice@ Two-hour tour telling the Opening Hours: All year on request W: www.outdoorirelandnorth.co.uk W: www.treasuretrails.co.uk Silent Valley dardni.gov.uk fascinating story of political unrest, Admission: Contact for details Silent Valley Mountain Park, W: www.forestserviceni.gov.uk Qualified mountain leader and Blue Walking and driving experiences famous names, destruction, death Head Road, Annalong BT33 0HU Badge Tourist Guide, Loretto Coyle across the Mourne region. Explore, and little known local legends. One of Northern Ireland’s largest NI Bootcamp T: 084 5744 0088 and most attractive forest parks. MLC, leads guided walks and hikes learn and have fun. Walking E: [email protected] 9a Tullyree Road, Kilcoo, in Mourne Mountains and County Murder Mystery Trail, Mystery Opening Hours: 10am–dusk Newry BT34 5JP Slieve Croob AONB E: [email protected] Down countryside. Trails with tails, Treasure Hunt or driving Spy T: 028 4062 0232 Admission: Car £4.40, Minibus £12, T: 028 4377 0900 W: www.niwater.com easy/moderate family walks, easy/ Trail with directions around T: 028 4062 3322 Motorcycle £2.20, Coach £35, E: [email protected] challenging hikes for individuals and historic and scenic sights. E: [email protected] Reservoir built to gather water from Annual Permits Car £45, W: www.nibootcamp.co.uk groups and navigation training. Based W: www.banbridge.gov.uk the Mourne Mountains. Now main Over 60s Concessionary £22.50, Admission: £5 per trail Northern Ireland’s first residential in Newcastle. Guided walks meeting water supply for most of County Minibus £85 downloaded from website On the eastern edge of the District weight loss and fitness bootcamp point at Donard car park, Newcastle. Down and large parts of Belfast. is the commanding summit of based in the heart of the Mournes. Ringed by mountains, located Opening Hours: All year by request Slieve Croob (1775 feet), the Guided Walking Tours Week long Weight Loss Bootcamps, in Mourne Area of Outstanding highest peak in the Dromara Hills. of Kilkeel Harbour Detox Weekends and Activity Natural Beauty. Beautiful parkland, Spectacular views of Mourne The Nautilus Centre, Rooney Road, Taster Days. Lose weight, get fit, lakes and pond attract around Mountains to the south. Parking 50,000 visitors per year for peace, Kilkeel BT34 4AG get healthy and have fun! T: 028 4176 2525 available at Dree Hill Car Park. solitude and varied wildlife. Admission: Check website Did you know? Visitor facilities include café, E: [email protected] Opening Hours: All year Admission: Free information centre, conference Kilkeel Harbour is home to the Northern Walking Geotourism centre and education centre, some largest fishing fleet in Northern M: 077 0799 4600 with delightful parkland views. Ireland. Learn about its rich E: [email protected] Informative podcast downloadable Geotourism is a unique product. It celebrates maritime heritage on this guided W: www.northernwalking.com from NIWater website. walking tour. Spot resident seals in and promotes certain aspects of our region that Guided walks around the Mournes Opening Hours: harbour. Choice of 30 minute or make it special – its geology and the related fields and Newcastle. Summer 10am–6.30pm, one hour tour. of archaeology, mythology and heritage. Oct–Apr 10am–4pm Opening Hours: On request Opening Hours: Check website Find out more at Admission: Car £4.50, between 9am–4pm www.MourneCooleyGullion.com Foot £1.60, Child £0.60 Admission: £2 per person (one hour), mournecooleygulliongeotourism £1 per person (30 mins) @MCGGeotourism visitmournemountains.co.uk PAGE 29

Walk this way Your local Visitor Information Centre can point you towards a huge choice of walks in the Mournes and Ring of Gullion. You can pick up a free pack of walking routes, featuring some of the most picturesque trails in all of Ireland. This pack is a wipeable (rainproof!) wallet of individual route cards, with detailed directions, timings, and a map for every walk. Pick up your free pack or download the routes at www.visitmournemountains.co.uk

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Whether you are a leisurely stroller or Climb every mountain serious climber, there’s terrain to suit (but not in your flip-flops!) every skill, including forest, coastline, valleys and mountains. Stunning views Take to the hills (sensibly clothed and prepared) come free with them all. or join an organised walk. Many routes supplied by Visitor Information Centres are on paths. You should stick to those paths, and wear sensible clothing and practical footwear. Forests and flip-flops don’t mix! Weather conditions are changeable, even in summer, so be prepared. If you are venturing into an upland area, you should carry some essential equipment (map, compass and GPS) and first aid kit. Always tell someone your plans before you set off, and let them know when you return safely. Remember – you will often be on private land, so please follow the ‘Leave no trace’ principles and enjoy the countryside responsibly. www.leavenotraceireland.org

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Head for the Mourne Mountains and the natural skyscrapers of Slieve Donard, Slieve Commedagh, For detailed information on walking in Slieve Binnian, Slieve Bearnagh and Slieve Northern Ireland, visit www.walkni.com, Meelbeg. Contact your local Visitor Information and don’t forget to pick up a free pack of Centre for walking guides and routes in the route cards at your nearest Visitor Mourne Mountains and Ring of Gullion. Information Centre. visitmournemountains.co.uk PAGE 33

The Mourne Slieve Gullion – Mountains Cuilinn’s Mountain (575 metres)

The Mourne Mountains are the highest and most dramatic mountain Slieve Gullion has a lough on the summit plateau, named after the range in Northern Ireland, its summits crowned by granite tors. Cailleach Beara, and is where Fionn Mac Cumhaill got his white hair. The mountains themselves are criss-crossed by an unrivalled network This fate is still said to befall anyone who bathes in the lake. of paths and tracks, providing enthusiastic walkers with incredible Ti Chulainn, where Setanta became Cuchulainn, is said to have been opportunities for exploration. situated on the mountain too. The summit has two cairns, the southern passage tombs entrance is faced towards the setting sun on the evening The Mournes are a granite mountain range and are divided into two of the winter solstice. very distinctive areas – the Eastern or ‘High’ Mournes and the Western or ‘Low’ Mournes. Any newcomer to the Mournes will be simply amazed The Ring Dyke, from where the Ring of Gullion got its name, is a unique at the variety of landscapes that can be encountered within such a geological landform, unparalleled elsewhere in Ireland or the UK and confined geographical area. was the first ring dyke in the world to be geologically mapped. The ring of low, rugged hills forms a ‘rampart’ around the heather-clad Slieve Gullion mountain. Rich semi-wild habitats of heath, bog and woodland Slieve Donard Slieve Binnian Slieve Meelbeg contrast with the neatly patterned fields and ladder farms. Slieve Gullion’s 1 (853 metres) 3 (747 metres) 5 (708 metres) mysterious reputation arises from its associations with legends and the Named after Saint Domangart, Named after the rocky tors Meaning ‘little mountain of the wider area’s rich archaeological heritage. a 6th Century holy man who (little peaks) situated around ants’ and has excellent views of built a prayer cell on the summit the top of the mountain. Fofanny Dam, Lough Shannagh of the mountain. Slieve Donard Binnian has a long summit and Blue Lough. is the highest peak in Northern ridge along which its several tors Ireland and in the wider province resemble an array of little horns. of Ulster. It is also the 19th highest Slieve Meelmore peak on the island of Ireland. (704 metres) Slieve Bernagh 6 (739 metres) Name translates as ‘the big Slieve Commedagh 4 bare mountain’. This mountain (765 metres) One of the most distinct mountains encompasses sections of the 2 in the Mournes and is renowned Mourne Wall and spectacular views Translated means ‘mountain of for the granite tors on its summit. of Slieve Bearnagh. guarding / watching’ (as in look-out). 'Gapped' or 'broken mountain', Slieve Commedagh lies to the gets its name from its two giant northwest of Slieve Donard, rocky tors and the col lying and the two are linked by a mountain between them. pass. At the summit of the mountain is a small one-room tower. This stone tower is part of the Mourne Wall, which passes over the mountain. visitmournemountains.co.uk PAGE 35

Take a road trip Your Mourne and Ring of Gullion road trip takes you through dramatic scenery and charming villages. Your nearest Visitor Information Centre can advise on driving routes through the Mournes and Ring of Gullion, or find out more online at www.visitmournemountains.co.uk

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Mourne Coastal Route In the steps of Saint Patrick

This new driving trail is signposted (white text on Saint Patrick’s Trail is a 92–mile signposted driving route brown signs) and leads you through some of the that connects key sites with strong links to Saint Patrick’s best scenic driving in Ireland. The route stretches life, landscape and legacy. The trail runs from Armagh from Belfast to Newry via the Ards Peninsula, the to Newry, then through the Mournes in County Down to Lecale coast of County Down and into Newcastle. Downpatrick, before going up the Ards Peninsula to finish Some scenic loops take you into the heart of the in Bangor. Saint Patrick’s first church in Ireland was at Saul Mournes and Slieve Croob. near Downpatrick, and County Down is rich in legends, FREE Wifi buildings and landscapes that tell his story. Why not call You can download a map and directions from available in the into the Downpatrick Visitor Information Centre for more www.visitmournemountains.co.uk larger towns information about the area’s immensely powerful Christian heritage. visitmournemountains.co.uk PAGE 39

Newry & Ring of Gullion

Take a road trip from Newry to Bessbrook, stopping to enjoy the Granite Tours Kingdom of Mourne Scenic Driving Tour of village and Derrymore House, travel by the stunning Camlough 2 Old Mill Place, Kilcoo BT34 5HN Coach Tours the Mourne Mountains T: 028 4063 1024 T: 028 9024 0300 Kilkeel Visitor Information Centre Lake to the O’Fiaich Heritage Centre in Cullyhanna. Some of the M: 077 1952 7045 E: [email protected] T: 028 4176 2525 most famous poets of South Armagh, including the O’Neills, are E: [email protected] W: www.odysseycoachtours.co.uk E: [email protected] W: www.granitetours.com W: www.visitkilkeel.com buried in Creggan Churchyard. Stop for a break in Crossmaglen, All day relaxing tour ”where the and then drive on to the Ring of Gullion via the Ti Chulainn Tour the beautiful mountains of mountains of Mourne sweep Call into Kilkeel Visitor Information Mourne, see places of outstanding down to the sea”. Includes visit to Centre to pick up a driving tour of Cultural Activity Centre. A leisurely walk in the gardens or a natural beauty and historical Downpatrick, Saint Patrick’s Grave, the Mournes and learn about the climb to the summit of Slieve Gullion will make the most of importance. Walking tour through Down County Museum and the rich heritage. Circular drive leaving the amazing scenery in South Armagh. the seaside town of Newcastle. Saint Patrick Centre. Kilkeel to Annalong, into the high Bespoke tours and personal guides Mournes, Silent Valley, Spelga Opening Hours: Tours depart Friday available on request. Dam, Hilltown, Warrenpoint, to Monday from Jury’s Hotel, Rostrevor, Greencastle, Cranfield Admission: On request Belfast at 9.15am and Belfast and back to Kilkeel. Welcome Centre at 9.30am Public transport Admission Adult £25, Opening Hours: Vary Concession £22, Admission: £4 per car (entry to Children £17.50, Silent Valley Mountain Park) The Slieve Gullion Rambler (Service 443) operates from July to Family £75 September from Newry Buscentre to Slieve Gullion Forest Park. Key attractions along the route include, Slieve Gullion North Cairn, South Cairn and Passage Tomb, Slieve Gullion Forest Adventure Park and Courtyard, Killeavy Castle, Killeavy Churches and Cailleach Beara Lough. The Mourne Rambler (Service 405) operates from May to September, and takes a scenic, circular route from Newcastle, through Bryansford and Tollymore, and into the mountains. You can hop out and explore at Silent Valley, Spelga Dam, Bloody Bridge, or any of the scenic viewpoints on the way. The Kilkeel Rambler (Service 407) operates all year round, and visits Kilkeel, Cranfield and Attical, along the coastline and into the mountains.

Rambler bus timetables available from www.visitmournemountains.co.uk or from your nearest Visitor Information Centre. Alternatively, contact Translink on 028 9066 6630 or visit www.translink.co.uk

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Did you know? Mourne cottage on the move

Visitors can see an original Mourne cottage at the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum in Cultra. Ballyveagh Farm is built from Mourne granite, and was relocated to the museum in the 1980s.

Newry through to Rostrevor & Kilkeel Annalong & Hilltown The Mountains Sweep fishing village of Annalong. The Mournes Silent Valley Down to the Sea Continue to the fishing port of One of the most beautiful spots in From Silent Valley, follow the road Kilkeel and visit The Nautilus Centre From Newry follow A2 dual Ireland. Kilbroney Park situated at Annalong is home to the Cornmill, through Deers Meadow via Spelga One of the most astonishing overlooking the harbour, then carriageway to Warrenpoint, a busy foot of Rostrevor Forest. Kilbroney built in the 1800s it has a working Dam to Hilltown, named by the views of the Mourne Mountains continue along the Mourne Coastal port and seaside resort and one of Park has vast open space, caravan water wheel which can be seen Marquess of Downshire in 1765. is from Tyrella Beach. From here, Route towards Newry. On entering best-planned towns in Ireland, built and camping facilities, riverside in operation on a guided tour. The smuggling of brandy and spirits the Mournes do look like they are Rostrevor, pass one of most ancient on a grid system by landlords of walks and picnic areas. Located Annalong was home to a fleet of from the coast along the ‘brandy tumbling into the Irish Sea. Follow woodlands in Ireland, Rostrevor Oak Narrow Water. Narrow Water Keep between Rostrevor and Kilkeel, around 30 schooners, carrying path’ was a local pasttime - Hilltown the winding roads through drumlins Forest with picturesque Carlingford guards Carlingford Lough, originally Greencastle is a good example of granite and potatoes to western was the favourite distribution point. to Clough (motte and bailey) Lough at your side. There are built in 1212 by Hugh De Lacy, Earl numerous strongholds erected in Britain. Follow the signs for the At Goward Dolmen, the top stone then through Dundrum. The sand pleasant waterfront walks at of Ulster. Tower-house and bawn Ireland by Anglo Normans around Silent Valley, built at the beginning covers a single chamber. dunes at Dundrum are among the Rostrevor. Warrenpoint is a fantastic were built in the 1560s for English middle of 13th Century. Stroll of the 20th Century and providing highest in Europe, and the town is family seaside resort with a beautiful garrison, but later held by Gaelic along the award winning beach 30 million gallons of water per day. home to the famous Dundrum Bay marina. Look out for Narrow Water Magennis family. Visit Clonallon at Cranfield. Call into The Nautilus Attractive parkland and forest walks Oysters. Continue to the famous Castle, guarding the entrance to Church, built on the site of Saint Centre and visit Mourne Maritime provide access to Silent Valley and seaside resort – Newcastle – great Newry Canal, the oldest in the Dallon’s 6th Century monastic Visitor Centre and Mourne Seafood Ben Crom reservoirs. The grounds for families, ramblers, rock climbers, British Isles. The bustling border settlement, and stone of destiny or Cookery School and pick up Visitor contain parkland, lakes and ponds water sports enthusiasts, shoppers city of Newry provides a gateway Coronation stone of the Magennis Information. that were part of the original and golf fanatics. Stroll along between the north and the south, Clan. See Ross monument, erected landscape design. Most areas are the award winning Newcastle surrounded by magnificent scenery, to honour General Robert Ross open to the public. There is splendid Promenade. The Mourne Coastal mountains and coastline. This area in 1826 to celebrate victory over mountain scenery, woodland walks Route Scenic Driving Trail passes is steeped in fascinating history and America in Bladensburg in 1814. and facilities including an exhibition the Bloody Bridge and Maggie’s heritage with excellent shopping centre and restaurant. Leap on the way to the charming and leisure facilities.

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Heritage Fact and myth are woven together in Mourne and Ring of Gullion countryside. The landscape still holds traces of civilisation dating as far back as 4,000 BC. Much of the area’s heritage is steeped in Christianity, and the legacy of Patrick, Ireland’s patron saint.

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The story of Christianity in Ireland began here in the 5th Century – Saint Patrick brought his boat ashore in County Down. You can walk in his footsteps today, and visit the land where he established Ireland’s first Christian Church. Saint Patrick made County Down the cradle of Irish Christianity. He died here, and his final resting place is beside Down Cathedral in Downpatrick.

The land still bears the trace of Ireland’s ancient past. When Patrick arrived here, the land was marked with dolmens and monuments. You can still see the ancient heritage that pre-dates Christianity in the stone circles, megalithic tombs, dolmens and chambered graves. Step forward to the Middle Ages to see castles and tower houses, built between 1200 and 1600, which consolidated Anglo-Norman political power in the region.

The Mourne Mountains and Ring of Gullion region is dotted with churches and grand estates, as well as holy sites and historic buildings. Many attractions are totally unique, and if you are interested in Christian and pre-Christian heritage you have a huge choice – a taster of a few hours or a pilgrimage of many days.

Find out more at www.visitmournemountains.co.uk

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Annalong Cornmill Archaeological Bagenal's Castle - Newry & Harbour Heritage Tour and Mourne Museum Marine Park, Annalong BT34 4RH Banbridge Bagenal’s Castle, Castle Street, Brontë Homeland – Drumballyroney T: 028 4376 8736 T: 028 4062 0232 Newry BT34 2BY Parish Church & graveyard M: 077 3952 7036 E: [email protected] T: 028 3031 3178 W: www.banbridge.gov.uk T: 028 3031 3182 One of Ireland’s most picturesque Weekends and Bank Holidays harbours, including cornmill, built in Archaeological heritage sites in T: 075 5477 2523 the early 1800s, operating until the stunning surroundings. Follow Brontë Interpretative Clough Castle Craigmore Viaduct E: museum@newryand 1960s (one of Ulster’s last working in steps of prehistoric man from Centre & Homeland Drive Clough BT30 8RA Craigmore, near Camlough mourne.gov.uk watermills). Legananny Dolmen, to Bronze Age Church Hill Road, T: 028 9181 1491 T: 028 3031 3170 W: www.bagenalscastle.com E: newryvic@newryand Lisnagade and Lisnavaragh Forts Rathfriland BT34 5PH An excellent example of Anglo /NewryandMourneArtsMuseum mourne.gov.uk Áras an Chairdinéil Ó and Dane’s Cast. Discover history T: 028 4062 3322 Norman earthwork castle with of Loughbrickland Crannog and Bagenal’s Castle, a 16th century T: 028 4062 0232 mount (motte), stone tower and Construction began in 1849 and Fiaich Heritage Centre E: [email protected] Slate Quarry Road, Cullyhanna, Anglo-Norman stronghold of fortified house houses Newry & an outer enclosure (bailey), The the bridge opened to traffic in W: www.banbridge.gov.uk Newry BT35 0JH Dromore Motte and Bailey. Mourne Museum and Newry Visitor Castle is located in a commanding 1852. 18 arch viaduct sweeps T: 028 3086 8757 Information Centre. There are free Follow the story of Patrick Brontë position at the junction of an across the valley of Camlough Bessbrook tours every Sunday at 3pm, pre- and his family. Housed in an old important driving route. River, with the highest arch 126 Photographs and memorabilia. T: 028 3083 0415 booking advisable. schoolhouse where Patrick, father feet above the stream below. The Opening Hours: All year Listen to songs and poems from of the novelist sisters, taught in the viaduct still carries the Belfast Tours arranged to suit visitors’ Opening Hours: South Armagh. Research library and church where he preached his first to Dublin rail link. Viewed from interests, especially in history Mon–Sat 10am–4.30pm, archives for students and adults. sermon. The remains of Patrick’s Cloughmore Stone roadside. and architecture of mid-to-late Sun 1.30–5pm Rostrevor Opening Hours: birthplace cottage are at Emdale Victorian mill village. Students of Admission: Free on the self-guided drive which Opening Hours: Daily all year Mon–Fri 2–5pm, A huge boulder left over from all ages particularly welcome. starts at the centre and Admission: Free Sat & Sun appointment only the glacial period. Legend says Tour content adjusted to curriculum Bloody Bridge ends at Glascar Presbyterian Admission: Adult £3, that this ‘big stone’ located above requirements. The Mournes, Newcastle BT33 0LA Church. Monthly musical Students / OAP £2.50, evenings throughout the year Rostrevor was thrown there by the Opening Hours: By arrangement Under 11s free Name derives from 1641 massacre (www.brontemusicclub.com). Irish giant, Fionn Mac Cumhaill, Admission: Donations accepted at instigation of Irish Chieftain, Sir during a fight with a Scottish giant. Conn Magennis. Popular starting Opening Hours: There are panoramic views over point for walkers venturing into the Easter–end of Aug: Carlingford Lough and the ancient Mournes. Excellent point for a break Fri–Sun 12–4.30pm, oak plantations. to enjoy views of the coastal plains open public holidays except and majestic Mournes. Easter Sunday or by appointment Admission: Adults £3, Concession Burren Heritage Centre & Children £2 Burren, Warrenpoint BT34 3QT T: 028 4177 3378 Clontygora Court Cairn Clontygora Experience over 5,000 years of history in one building. Previously Known as ‘King’s Ring’, this typical a national school built in 1839, cairn is now a ruin with the original situated in picturesque drumlin covering completely gone. Remains area above Carlingford Lough. easily recognisable and, along with the Ballymacdermot Cairn, one of Opening Hours: Contact centre the best examples of a court tomb in the North of Ireland. Opening Hours: All year Admission: Free

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Did you know? Creggan Churchyard Dundrum Castle Greencastle Castle & Graveyard Dundrum BT33 0NF Greencastle, Kilkeel Bloody Bridge Creggan, Crossmaglen T: 028 9181 1491 T: 028 9181 1491 W: www.doeni.gov.uk/niea/ E: [email protected] Named after a massacre during the 1641 One of the most important and W: www.doeni.gov.uk/niea/ historic properties in Ulster. Among Key castle in the Anglo-Norman Rebellion. The water flowing under the those buried here are Art Mac conquest of Ulster in the late Built in the 13th Century and bridge was said to have run red for days. Cumhaig, Patrick Mac Aliondain 12th Century, on site of pre-Norman maintained as occupied fortress and Seamus Mor MacMurphy, a stronghold. Guide available. for 350 years. Attacked, sacked and repaired several times producing famous poet and outlaw. Poet’s Opening Hours: mixture of 13th–16th Century Bloody Bridge Trail – Creggan Loop walk starts at Check NIEA website structures. Possible secret tunnel Creggan Parish Church – pleasant Admission: Free venue for easy walk. Little hamlet running from Castle to Block House Island beside Haulbowline surrounds picturesque Church of Finnis Souterrain Kilkeel Walking & Kilnasaggart Pillar Stone Maghera Old Church Ireland graveyard, home to the Lighthouse, at entrance to near Jonesborough (Binder’s Cove) Heritage Trail & Round Tower famous O’Neill family vault. Carlingford Lough. Kilkeel Visitor Information Centre Dundrum OS Grid Reference: J272442 Thought to be Ireland’s oldest Nautilus Centre, Kilkeel BT34 4AG T: 028 9181 1491 Opening Hours: All year T: 028 4066 0605 Opening Hours: Christian monument. Marks site of T: 028 4176 2525 Admission: Free T: 028 4062 3322 Jul & Aug: daily 10am–5pm, early Christian cemetery; church Ruined round tower marks site E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Jun & Sep: Sat & Sun 10am–5pm. was probably located nearby. of important early monastery, Admission: Free W: www.visitkilkeel.com Derrymore House W: www.banbridge.gov.uk Opening Hours: All year founded in 6th Century by Bessbrook, Newry BT35 7EF The trail starts from The Nautilus Saint Donard. An interesting underground site Admission: Free T: 028 3083 8361 Kilbroney Old Graveyard Centre at Kilkeel Harbour. There is dating to around the 9th Century. Opening Hours: All year W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ Rostrevor a circular walking trail highlighting The Souterrain consists of one Legananny Dolmen derrymorehouse historical points of interest. Pick main passage 30m long and two Contains the remains of the 12th (signposted from Dromara and up trail from the nearest Visitor Millworker’s House Elegant, thatched cottage standing straight side passages. Walls are Century church of St Bronagh and Castlewellan (off the B7) Information Centre. 6 College Square East in picturesque landscape estate less constructed of dry stone masonry also St Bronagh’s well, over which a T: 028 4062 3322 Bessbrook BT35 7DH than two miles from Newry. Perfect and the roof of large, flat stone shrine was built in 1936. Also home T: 028 9054 3037 Killevy Old Churches T: 028 3083 7143 stopping point between Belfast and lintels. The Souterrain is lit by to the grave of Giant Murphy, who E: [email protected] T: 028 3083 0415 Dublin, with scenic walks. Act of solar lighting. at over 8 feet in height, was the 3.5 mile southwest of Newry E: [email protected] Union drafted here. tallest man in world in his day. (off the B113) W: www.ehsni.gov.uk Restored to original (1881) Opening Hours: All year appearance. Interesting for adults, The site of one of Ireland’s W: www.banbridge.gov.uk Opening Hours: (May flood during winter months Opening Hours: Daily all year also used by schools as educational most important early convents May–Aug: Thu–Sat 2–5.30pm causing closure) Admission: Free Ancient portal tomb located on the aid for studying housing and living founded by St Moninne in the 5th Admission: Check website Admission: Free southern fringe of Slieve Croob conditions of Victorian mill-workers. Kilfeaghan Dolmen Century. Although plundered by mountain range. The structure Drumena Cashel Gaeláras Mhic Ardghail, Near Cranfield Vikings in AD 923, the monastic consists of two portal stones to the Opening Hours: By arrangement life continued and the site was Admission: Donations accepted Castlewellan BT33 0PY Irish Language Heritage Centre south, and further single support. A Neolithic portal tomb approximately occupied by Augustinian Nuns until T: 028 9181 1491 6b Upper Chapel Street long capstone gives the structure its 5,000 years old, worth seeing 1542. Large, tree-lined graveyard Newry BT34 2DS distinctive tripod appearance. Good example of small stone-built because of massive capstone, still in use today. E: [email protected] farmstead enclosure or cashel of estimated to weigh 35 tons and Opening Hours: All year W: iurchinntra.ie Opening Hours: All year early Christian period. believed to be one of biggest in Admission: Free Ireland. Excavations carried out at Admission: Free Opening Hours: All year turn of century unearthed various bones and pottery. Opening Hours: All year

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Narrow Water Keep Newry Town Hall St Patrick’s Church The Mourne Wall Warrenpoint Bank Parade, Newry BT35 6HR of Ireland near Silent Valley, Kilkeel T: 028 9181 1491 T: 028 3026 4780 Stream Street, Newry It took over 18 years to complete the granite W: www.doeni.gov.uk/niea/ Designed in classical style by First Protestant Church built stone wall. It was started in 1904, and not Originally built in 1212 by Hugh William Batt and constructed after Reformation in Ireland, completed until 1922. The wall is 22 miles De Lacey, Earl of Ulster, as guard to 1893. One of last works of old commanding panoramic view of long. Many Mourne Mountain walkers use watch over Carlingford Lough. Newry Town Commissioners, whose city below. Earliest part built by Sir wall as a marker. The wall begins and ends crest dated 1891 is still on bridge. at The Silent Valley Reservoir. Opening Hours: Nicholas Bagenal in 1578. Church Reputed rivalry between Counties Jul & Aug: daily 10am–5pm, almost destroyed in 1641 and not Armagh and Down over its location Jun & Sep: Sat & Sun 10am–5pm fully restored until 1866. One of led to Hall being built on bridge Admission: Free oldest churches in Ireland still used astride the Clanrye River, the county for worship. Dean Jonathan Swift The Mourne Wall boundary. On bridge is Russian Nautilus Centre said to have preached here during Trophy – 19th Century cannon visits to Newry. Rooney Road, Kilkeel BT34 4AG captured during Crimean War, and T: 028 4176 2525 Tí Chulainn The Literary & Arts Trail Scarva Visitor Centre given to recognise men from Newry Cathedral of Saint Patrick Cultural Centre Banbridge & Tea Rooms E: [email protected] who fought in war. & Saint Colman Mullaghbawn, Newry BT35 9TT T: 028 4062 0232 Main Street, Scarva BT63 6NS Tracing Your Mourne Roots Hill Street, Newry T: 028 3088 8828 E: [email protected] T: 028 3883 2163 Exhibition – learn about rich Ross Monument T: 028 3026 7524 W: www.banbridge.gov.uk T: 028 4062 3322 Cultural centre in picturesque heritage of Mourne from 1800 to Shore Road, Rostrevor E: [email protected] Most commanding building in Hill setting of Slieve Gullion Mountain. Visit sites associated with writers of present day. Database of main T: 028 4175 2256 W: www.banbridge.gov.uk graveyards in Kilkeel. Also home Street. Built 1829 of local granite, 16 bed accommodation available, international renown, including Erected in 1826 to honour Major to Mourne Maritime Visitor costing £8,000. First Catholic holding up to 42 people. Irish Brontë sisters, hymn writer Outlines the history of Newry Canal General Robert Ross who fought Centre, Kilkeel Visitor Information Cathedral opened after Catholic dancing classes on Tuesday Joseph Scriven and medieval and the development of Scarva in both Europe and American wars Centre and Mourne Seafood Emancipation. Tower and transept and Wednesday evenings, Irish scholar Helen Waddell, all with village. Beside the centre on the of independence. Also celebrated Cookery School. added 1888 and nave extended language classes on Thurdays. connections to Banbridge District. village green is a Victorian style victory over American forces at 1904. Interior marble work and Meetings, conferences, weddings Tour Brontë Interpretative Centre bandstand, where concerts are held Opening Hours: Bladensburg. Restored 2008. mosaics took five years to complete. and parties. Provides Cúchulainn and Homeland and visit other arts every Sunday during the summer. Apr–Sep: Mon–Sat 9am–5pm tours and historical tours based heritage. View work by sculptor F E Admission: Free Opening Hours: Opening Hours: (closed 1–1.30pm), in centre. McWilliam at F E McWilliam Gallery Oct–Mar: Mon–Fri 9am–5pm Daily 8.30am–5pm & Studio, and see stained glass Open all Year (except Mondays) (closed 1–1.30pm) Slieve Gullion South Cairn Opening Hours: Call centre from studio of Harry Clarke. Admission: Free & Passage Grave The Coronation Stone Newry Heritage Trail Slieve Gullion Bridal Loanan, Warrenpoint The Irish Linen Tour Banbridge 573m high south summit and cairn Stone of destiny or coronation Trail through city’s many attractions. T: 028 4062 0232 marks highest point in County stone of Magennis clan, preserved Long trail lasts about one hour 45 E: [email protected] Armagh. Site of highest surviving on original site. Legend tells about mins and short trail approximately W: www.banbridge.gov.uk 45 mins. Spend a day wandering Neolithic passage grave in Ireland, Magennis clan and sub-clans, who through Newry and visiting shops, dating to between 4000 and 2500 filled countryside while Chieftain of Witness the traditional stages in restaurants and pubs along the BC. Entered from beneath summit. clan was inaugurated by placing his Irish Linen production, beginning way. Pick up Heritage Trail at Newry Opening Hours: All year foot and staff of power into slots with guided tour of modern working Visitor Information Centre. in stone. factory. Thomas Ferguson Irish Linen is sole world producer of Irish double Opening Hours: Daily all year damask linen. See how flax was Admission: Free processed at McConville’s Scutching Mill, before finishing at the award winning Irish Linen Centre in Lisburn.

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Myths & legends Go tell it on the mountain In an island of legendary storytellers, it’s no surprise that the Mourne Mountains and Ring of Gullion region boast tales and myths to rival any bard. Find out more by chatting to friendly locals. visitmournemountains.co.uk PAGE 55

Cloughmore Stone Chronicles of Narnia

This granite boulder sits on the slopes of Slieve CS Lewis, author of ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’ Martin, above the town of Rostrevor. Legend that began with ‘The Lion, the Witch and the has it that Fionn Mac Cumhaill threw it from Wardrobe’, was inspired by the Mourne landscape. the opposite side of Carlingford Lough at a rival He wrote of the scenery here “it made me feel but in reality, it was deposited during the last that at any moment a giant might raise its head glaciation over 10,000 years ago and may over the next ridge.” Lewis holidayed in the have come from Scotland. Mournes, near the village of Rostrevor. He loved the Celtic myths told to him in childhood, also inspiration for his Narnia stories.

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Did you know? Great granite

Although Mourne granite is now protected, one Deirdre of the Sorrows of the last large pieces to be quarried in the area now stands in Kilkeel, as a monument to fishermen who lost their lives at sea. The local company Conchobar mac Nessa King of Ulster decided that that made the monument also made the Diana Deirdre, the most beautiful woman in Ireland, would Memorial Fountain in Hyde Park, London. become his wife when she became of age. He took her from her family and held her in seclusion on the slopes of Slieve Gullion. However, Deirdre fell in love with a young warrior, Naoise, and they fled.

Conchobar tricked Deirdre into marrying him after having Naoise killed. Frustrated by Deirdre's hatred toward him, Conchobar offered Deirdre to the man who had murdered Naoise. Deirdre, it’s said, died of grief.

It is told that from Deirdre's and Naoise's graves grew two trees and they became so intertwined that nothing could ever part them again.

Visit www.visitmournemountains.co.uk for more myths and legends of the Mournes and Ring of Gullion.

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Find yourself Genealogy & family research Many local services can help you if you want to trace your family roots in the Mourne and Ring of Gullion area.

Newry and Mourne Museum at Bagenal’s Castle has a local history archive. Pre-booking is essential. Visit the museum or go online for details of genealogy resources including the Reside Collection and ancestry website. This is a free online resource for anyone who wants to discover more about their own family history. The website has information about searching civil, church, land, government, school and wills records. It also has lots of useful links to other genealogy sites. www.bagenalscastle.com Bagenal’s Castle, Newry T: 028 3031 3173

Banbridge Genealogy Services can help you trace your ancestors in the County Down area. The website shows which civil parishes they hold details Did you know? for, and representatives will search for your relatives on request in their database of 750,000 birth, Giant steps marriage and death records. Sources date back to Born in 1834, Kilkeel man Giant Murphy the 1790s through to the 1920s. was over eight feet in height and www.banbridgegenealogy.com travelled with a circus. He died in 1862 T: 028 4062 3322 and is buried in Kilbroney cemetery. visitmournemountains.co.uk PAGE 61

Family fun Get busy Take the family to the unspoilt beaches, enchanting gardens, adventure centres and activities in the great outdoors. Or if the weather doesn’t oblige, try the many indoor play areas and leisure centres.

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There is fun for all the family in the outdoor activity Amusement Arcades Anarky Paintball Cheeky Monkeys Rathfriland Road, Newry BT34 1PH 143 Belfast Road, Sheepbridge Inn, listings that follow. Plenty of this fun is free – take the Funland T: 028 4063 1767 Newry BT34 1QU 90–92 Main Street buckets and spades to an award-winning beach and try M: 075 9026 3732 T: 028 3026 2317 / 028 3026 4453 Newcastle BT33 0AE E: [email protected] E: [email protected] a spot of rock pooling. Then you can stroll, bike or scoot T: 028 4372 2210 along the promenade with an ice-cream, or take a walk W: www.anarkypaintball.com W: www.cheekymonkeysnewry.com Fun World Millennium sized 40-bunker Indoor adventure playground for at a country park. Many of the traditional seaside towns 37–39 Central Promenade airball field and large concept children aged 12 and under. Parties Newcastle BT33 0DJ in the Mournes have a variety of outdoor and indoor play recball field separated into three available. Coffee or meals in Café, T: 028 4372 3786 areas and amusement centres. Older children will enjoy areas. Stag and hen parties while kids have a wild time in the Joyland Amusement Centres welcome. Discounts available. jungle! Bridge Bowling has 10 choosing from the range of adventure activities on offer 1–9 Central Promenade lane glow in dark bowling alley – Admission: Packages start at £18 at the local outdoor centres. All the family will enjoy a trip Newcastle BT33 0AA excellent venue for team building, to the cinema, or a craft activity or workshop in one of the T: 028 4372 3335 corporate functions and nights out. Castle Cruises Ltd Full bar menu. area’s arts centres. Kent Amusements Ardfield Ave, Warrenpoint 77–79 Central Promenade BT34 3UE Opening Hours: Newcastle BT33 0HH T: 028 4175 3425 Mon–Sat 11am–6.30pm, The Mourne Mountain and Ring of Gullion outdoor T: 028 4372 2515 M: 078 1546 6498 Sun 12–6.30pm playground is open for all the family – kids, parents E: [email protected] Annetts Outdoor Coco’s Adventure and grandparents – with plenty of activities that everyone Narrow Water Castle Cruise Living Centre (60 mins), Bay and Harbour Cruise Playground can enjoy together. The area’s visitor attractions run 37 Rath Road, (30 mins), Ross Monument 27a Central Promenade, frequent family events – check online at Warrenpoint BT34 3RX (60 mins). All cruises in mornings Newcastle BT33 0AA T: 028 4177 3237 T: 028 4372 6226 www.visitmournemountains.co.uk or evenings. Bring your camera. E: [email protected] Sheltered accommodation E: [email protected] W: www.annettlandscaping.com available. Private hire available for W: www.cocosplayground.co.uk Award winning wildlife garden. weddings and family groups. For children under 14 years. Sports court, snake slide, freefall, tube Opening Hours: slides, assault course and toddlers’ Apr–Oct: Mon–Sat 8am–6pm, area including bouncy castle. Dine Sun 2–6pm, Nov–Mar: Mon–Sat in our fabulous café while kids play 8am–5pm, Sun closed in a fully supervised environment. Admission: Free Opening Hours: All year, summer (Jul /Aug) 10am–8pm daily, Sep–Jun weekdays 12.30–7pm, Sat–Sun 10am–8pm, Bank Holiday: Special opening hours Admission: Children 4 years & over £4.80, Children 3 years & under £3.50 visitmournemountains.co.uk PAGE 65

Cranfield Beach Flagstaff Adventures Funny Farm Adventures Ameracam Lane, Cranfield West 62 Upper Fathom Road 80 Ballybannon Road T: 028 4176 4321 Killeavy, Newry BT35 8NY Castlewellan BT31 9ER E: [email protected] T: 075 6312 6578 T: 028 4377 8281 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.visitnewryandmourne.com W: www.flagstaffadventures.co.uk W: www.funnyfarmadventures.co.uk Idyllic location at mouth of Giant six-acre themed Maize Maze – Carlingford Lough, with majestic Flavour Academy find clues and solve puzzles then Mourne Mountains as dramatic Cookery School relax on deck with something tasty backdrop. Long south-facing beach 7 Milfort Green, Lurgan Road and explore forecourt. Mini digger, with excellent facilities. Warmest Banbridge BT32 4NX football wall, rope maze, garden waters in Northern Ireland on safe, T: 028 4062 7200 games, barrel train, laser clay shallow beach. Explore rock pools, M: 077 8975 7725 shooting, archery, bouncy castle, go fossil hunting at Cranfield Point E: [email protected] giant slide, crazy golf and zipline. or search for Viking Ballast on W: www.flavouracademy.co.uk Opening Hours: beach. Toilets, showers and play Only cookery school in Banbridge Jul & Aug 10.30am–6pm, closed Sun park. Beachcomber Café within area. Situated right beside River Admission: £5 per person, £18 walking distance for ice cream or Bann – picturesque venue for Family, £3.50 Senior Citizens fish and chips. studying art of food and cooking, & Concessions Opening Hours: All year, lifeguards with extensive range of courses to on duty Jul & Aug improve culinary skills. Greenhill YMCA Admission: Free Opening Hours: Vary Donard Park, Newcastle BT33 0GR (including car parking) Admission: £150 per 12 hours T: 028 4372 3172 tuition, £85 one day course & W: www.greenhill-ymca.org East Coast Adventure £500 Masterclass Outdoor education and residential Knockbarragh Youth Hostel Centre set on slopes of Slieve Lower Knockbarragh Road, Formula Karting Donard, with panoramic views Rostrevor BT34 3DP Unit 4, Greenbank Business Centre over Newcastle and Dundrum Bay. T: 028 4175 3535 Warrenpoint Road, Newry BT34 2QX Fun filled activity-based residential E: [email protected] T: 028 3026 6220 or relaxed easy going stays. W: www.eastcoastadventure.com E: [email protected] Programmes tailored to suit needs Residential and non-residential W: www.formula-karting.com and budget. Organised groups only. adventure centre in Mournes, Europe’s largest indoor track. Opening Hours: 9am–5pm with wide range of activity for all Three mind-bending tracks on (evenings on request) ages. Services provided directly three levels, with overpasses, tunnels, Admission: Day activities from from Kilbroney Park and Rostrevor underpasses, ramps, bridges and £10.50 per person, residential from Mountain include – bike trails, banked corners. Top class equipment £25 per person mountain bike uplift service, sales and purpose-built race karts. and service, mountain bike hire, Motor sport action for corporate coaching, guided mountain bike entertainment, youth and school sessions. Corporate team building groups, stag and hen parties, family available. days out or evenings out with friends. Opening Hours: All year Opening Hours: Admission: On request Mon–Sat 10am–late, Sun 11am–late Admission: From £10 per person

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Iveagh Movie Studios Kilbroney Park Play Park Life Adventure Centre & Theatre Shore Road, Rostrevor BT34 3DQ The Grange Yard 26 Downshire Place T: 028 4173 8134 Castlewellan Forest Park BT31 9BU Banbridge BT32 3DF E: kilbroneypark@newryand Marine Park, Annalong BT34 4QJ T: 028 4066 2666 mourne.gov.uk T: 028 4377 0714 Did you know? E: info@iveagh.com W: www.visitnewryand E: [email protected] W: www.iveagh.com mourne.gov.uk W: www.onegreatadventure.com Newcastle Banbridge’s cinema and theatre Perfect for family days out. Popular Has two great adventure centres complex with 300-seat main children’s play area, tennis courts, in Ireland, with exciting range of theatre/movie screen, enhanced open spaces, pony and trap rides, adventure activities and packages, This seaside town is a great spot for any to high specification auditorium. good food and woodland. including canoeing, bouldering, amount of family fun. Extend your visit rock climbing, mountain biking and Ideal venue for variety of live Opening Hours: even marshmallow toasting master by staying in one of the town’s hotels, performances, plays and arts events. Nov–Mar 9am–5pm, class! Accommodation available at Apr 9am–7pm, guesthouses or self-catering properties. Opening Hours: Annalong site. Mon–Fri 4pm, May 9am–9pm, weekends 11am Jun–Sep 9am–10pm, Opening Hours: Daily Oct 9am–7pm Admission: From £9 per person, Jumping Clay Admission: Free based on activity 20 Queen Street Warrenpoint BT34 4HZ Killowen Outdoor Mourne Archery Centre T: 028 4175 4740 Education Centre The Big Barn, 35 Carnacaville Road M: 075 1152 7511 Killowen, Rostrevor BT34 3AF Maghera BT31 9HD E: [email protected] T: 028 4173 8297 T: 075 1988 2372 W: www.jumpingclay.co.uk E: [email protected] E: info@themournearchery W: www.selb.org centre.co.uk Clay-modelling workshops and birthday parties for all ages, using Adventurous residential experiences Learn archery with help of trained JumpingClay, unique air-drying with high quality social, personal leaders. Tea and coffee available. modelling clay. Larger numbers and and educational opportunities Opening Hours: community groups outside normal to enhance and complement the Fri 5.30 –10pm, working hours. development, awareness and Sat 10am–6pm, environmental responsibility of Opening Hours: Sun 2–6pm, young people and leaders. Contact Tue–Sat 10.30am–5.30pm, member nights only Wed–Thu centre to discuss requirements. Sun 1–6pm 5.30–10pm (times flexible) Admission: £3.50 plus per person Admission: Unlimited session £10, membership £20 per month (plus one-off £60 joining fee)

FREE Wifi available in the larger towns

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Mourne Maritime Mourne Seafood Admission: Demonstrations from Newry & Mourne Paint Pots Propaganda Airsoft Forest Visitor Centre Cookery School £15 for 10–14 people, £10 for Museum at 13a Church Street Bryansford Road 15–23 people, £7 for 24–46 First Floor, Nautilus Centre First Floor, Nautilus Centre Warrenpoint BT34 3HN Bryansford BT33 0PT people, seafood cookery classes Bagenal’s Castle Rooney Road Rooney Road T: 028 4177 3277 T: 077 9393 9436 from £60 per person Castle Street, Newry BT34 2DA Kilkeel Harbour BT34 4AG Kilkeel Harbour BT34 4AG T: 028 3031 3182 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] T: 028 4176 2525 T: 028 4176 2525 W: www.paint-pots.com W: www.propagandani.com Newcastle Family W: www.bagenalscastle.com E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Select a piece of unfinished Similar to paintball, but less E: [email protected] W: www.mourneseafoodcookery Fun Parks Opened in 1986, collections include prehistory, Newry’s Cistercian pottery from our extensive range, painful and with double the range. W: www.visitkilkeel.com school.com Castle & Islands Park choose colours and paint design. New site with more realistic war c/o Newcastle Centre foundations, Ulster’s Gaelic Order Tells the story of local fishing and State of the art cookery school Leave your work of art to be glazed environment. World War style 10–14 Central Promenade and relationship with English maritime heritage. Reconstruction located in Nautilus Centre. For and fired ready for collection a trench network (about 100m), Newcastle BT33 0AA Crown, working life and folk of wheelhouse where kids can try seafood lovers – ideal way to learn traditions of rural and mountain week later. open forest with dugouts and large T: 028 4372 5034 town area. Various games include being a skipper and learn about more about buying, handling and areas. History of Gap of the North, Opening Hours: E: [email protected] capture the flag, attack the hill and life on board. Houses the ‘Anna’ cooking seafood. Fun, relaxed, robes of order of Saint Patrick and Tue–Fri 9.30am–5pm, W: www.downdc.gov.uk VIP game. skiff – pride of herring fleet when learning experience. Classes permanent exhibition on farming, Sat 9.30am–4pm Kilkeel was home to tall ships designed for beginners and Ideal location for fun family days fishing and folklore in Mournes and Admission: £15 (groups), carrying granite and grain to ports enthusiasts. Now offers wide range out. Extensive seasonal facilities, South Armagh. Predator Combat Games £25 (half day) in UK and Ireland. Panoramic views of non-seafood classes. Cookery including pedalo swans, go-karts, Behind Park House Inn, of Kilkeel harbour, whatever the demonstrations for groups over outdoor bowling, putting, pitch and Opening Hours: Newcastle Road, Drumaness Rascals Party and weather. Craft activities for kids, 10 people. Lift and stair access putt and tennis courts. Mon–Sat 10am–4.30pm, Ballynahinch BT24 8NF and gifts. Lift and stair access available. Gift vouchers available. Sun 1.30–5pm, Soft Play Centre Opening Hours: Weekends from T: 028 9756 5651 available. Events throughout year. free tours Sun at 3pm Cloughogue Business Park Easter–Jun, daily Jul & Aug Admission: Free M: 078 2516 9631 Forkhill Road, Newry BT35 8LZ Opening Hours: Opening Hours: (weather permitting) E: [email protected] T: 028 3026 9841 Apr–Sep Mon–Sat 9am–5pm Easter–Oct: Mon–Sat 9am–5.30pm, Admission: Check website Newry Omniplex Cinema W: www.predatorcombat.com E: [email protected] (closed 1–1.30pm), Nov– Easter: Mon–Fri 9am–5.30pm Quays Shopping Centre Combat games simulation W: www.rascalsplaycentre.com Oct–Mar Mon–Fri 9am–5pm Albert Basin, Newry BT35 8XX activity using replica guns. (closed 1–1.30pm) Adventure play area for 5–11 year T: 028 3025 2233 Includes uniform, mask, gun olds with three-lane astraglide W: www.omniplex.ie and 2,500 rounds. wavy slide and spiral tube slide with Newry’s nine screen cinema with Opening Hours: Daily 10am–5pm ball pool. Toddler’s area with soft latest projection and digital sound Admission: Half day £30, full day slide and wobbly bridge with Mr technology. Superbly comfortable £40, pre-booking advisable (£10 Fun. Baby area with baby ball pool seats and ample leg room for first deposit), family deals and discounts and floor area. Three party rooms class environment to watch latest -enchanted castle, pirates’ cove and blockbusters. princess salon. Climbing wall and 6,000 square feet laser trees and shrubs (contact 028 3026 9852). Opening Hours: Closed Mon except bank/school holidays, Tue–Fri 11am, Sat 11am–7pm, Sun 12–7pm, Laser Quest Tue–Fri 4pm–late, Sat–Sun 12pm–late

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Rock Pool The Fun House Tollymore National Tropicana c/o Newcastle Centre Unit 3–5 Rampart Road Outdoor Centre Newcastle Centre 10–14 Central Promenade Greenbank Industrial Estate 32 Hilltown Road, Bryansford, 10–14 Central Promenade Newcastle BT33 0AA Newry BT34 2QU Newcastle BT30 0PZ Newcastle BT33 0AA T: 028 4372 5034 T: 028 3026 3500 T: 028 4372 2158 T: 028 4372 5034 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.downdc.gov.uk W: www.newryfunhouse.com W: www.tollymore.com W: www.downdc.gov.uk Newcastle’s salt water Rock Pool. South Down’s premier children’s play E: [email protected] Zoom the flume in Newcastle’s Lifesaving lessons and public and party venue. Big, buzzing place /hotrockclimbingwall famous Tropicana complex at foot swimming in Newcastle’s famous for 0–12 years of age. Supreme three /tollymore of Mournes. Outdoor heated pools landmark pool. tier indoor astro slide, 140-seat café/ @TollymoreNOC for fun with whole family. restaurant, latest cannon ball target Opening Hours: Daily Jul/Aug Opening Hours: Daily Jul / Aug, shoot, indoor football pitch. Laser Tollymore National Outdoor (subject to weather conditions subject to weather conditions Storm for teenagers and adults. Centre, situated on the edge of and tide) Admission: Check website Bookings after 6pm. Zumba classes. the Mournes, is Northern Ireland’s Family Visitor Attraction of the Year National Centre for Mountaineering Santa’s Cottage 2013 (ni4kids Magazine). Family fun and Canoeing Activities and is Warrenpoint Park Sand Bank Road days, festivals and weddings. funded and managed by Sport Warrenpoint Hilltown BT34 5XU Northern Ireland. We provide a T: 028 3031 3170 Seaforde Gardens and Tropical Butterfly House T: 028 4177 2052 Opening Hours: range of courses in adventure E: newryvic@newryand T: 028 4175 4969 Closed Mon except bank/ activities such as rock-climbing, mourne.gov.uk W: www.santascottage.co.uk school holidays, canoeing, coasteering, orienteering, W: www.visitnewryand Tue & Thu 10am–6pm, bouldering, mountain biking, mourne.gov.uk Opening Hours: Sheepbridge Silent Valley Wed & Fri 11am–6pm, 22nd Nov–23rd Dec, Bowling Centre Head Road, Kilkeel BT33 0HU hillwalking and team building. Walk through handsome front Sat 11am–6pm, We have courses suitable for all Mon–Fri 5–10pm 143 Belfast Road T: 084 5744 0088 entrance gates to see magnificent Sun 12–6pm abilities, and suitable for first Admission: Children £18, Sheepbridge Inn E: newryvic@newryand array of flowers and shrubs. Fine Admission: 0–2 years £4, timers through to coaches and Adults £13, Babies (under 1s) £8 Newry BT34 1QU mourne.gov.uk Edwardian bandstand with popular Over 3s £6, discounts Tue & instructors. Courses range from half T: 028 3026 0000 W: www.visitnewryand summer band concerts. Facilities Thu mornings day climbing wall and high ropes E: [email protected] mourne.gov.uk include tennis courts and play area. Seaforde Gardens & sessions to week long residential W: www.cheekymonkeysnewry.com Tropical Butterfly House Ringed by Mourne Mountains range Slieve Gullion multi activity courses. Tollymore Admission: Free Seaforde Demesne, Fabulous family day out. Bar and and housing beautiful parkland, Adventure Play Park is also home to Hotrock indoor Seaforde BT30 8PG restaurant with range of snacks, lakes and pond. During May, June Slieve Gullion Forest Park, Meigh. climbing wall. T: 028 4481 1225 meals and drinks. All new 10-lane and September at weekends and Opened 2012, with something Opening Hours: Check website E: [email protected] glow in dark bowling alley, excellent July and August, daily shuttle bus for everyone. Guaranteed to keep Admission: Check website W: www.seafordegardens.com venue for kid’s parties, nights out travels from car park to reservoir. kids (of all ages) entertained. with family and friends, team Hundreds of free flying tropical Opening Hours: Toddlers’ area, adventure and play building or corporate events. butterflies, also parrots, reptiles Daily May–Sep 10am–6.30pm, equipment for older kids, ‘Slieve and insects. Beautiful gardens Opening Hours: Oct–Apr 10am–4pm Gullion Zip’ and even trim trail for including maze with many rare Mon–Sun 3pm–late, Admission: Car £4.50, on foot adults! Kids can burn off energy trees and shrubs. school holidays 12pm–late £1.60, Child £0.60 while adults relax in the courtyard. Opening Hours: Admission: Adult £4.50, Child £4 Easter–end Sep Sticky Fingers The Children’s Art House Mon–Sat 10am–5pm, 9 Monaghan Street Sun 1–6pm Newry BT35 6BB Admission: Check website T: 028 3025 7885 E: [email protected] W: www.stickyfingersarts.co.uk Slieve Gullion Adventure Play Park visitmournemountains.co.uk PAGE 73

Cycling Get pedalling You could just jump on your bike and pedal, but why not take advantage of some stunning cycle routes already plotted for you? Your ideal companion for a day in the saddle is the Cycle Routes guide available for download at www.visitmournemountains.co.uk or call into a local Visitor Information Centre and pick up a FREE route guide.

9 MAGNIFICENT CYCLING ROUTES THROUGH THE REGION

You can use your cycle guide to follow any one of nine fabulous routes through the region. If you haven’t cycled in the area before, the guide also gives you some top tips on essential equipment and safety. The routes vary in difficulty from easy to CYCLE strenuous, and there is a ROUTES map for each, alongside detailed directions. visitmournemountains.co.uk

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Easy routes Strenuous routes

Poets’ Trail – eight miles on country roads with a Rostrevor – 17 miles with some steep few hills, taking you through the stunning Ring of sections, starting and finishing at Rostrevor, Gullion and following the legacy of the poets of and visiting Kilbroney, Hilltown, Rocky River South Armagh. and Carlingford Lough.

Cranfield/Greencastle – 12 miles of mainly flat Knockchree – 18 miles with steep climbs through cycling that takes in nature reserves and a historic fabulous countryside with great views of the house, as well as Cranfield beach, Greencastle, Mournes, starting at Cranfield Beach. Carlingford Bay, the Giant’s Grave and Burial Banks. Legananny – 20 miles with some steep sections, with mountain views, dolmens and farmland from Finnis to Castlewellan, taking in Slieve Croob on the way.

Moderate routes Slieve Croob – 25 miles of medium gradients with some steep climbs, starting in Castlewellan, Head Road Route – 16 miles of moderate via Slieve Croob and along the coast and hills. cycling with some hills, which runs beneath the High Mournes, with views across Newcastle to Lough Island Reavy – 25 miles stonewalled fields to the Irish Sea. long cycle with steep climbs, through Tollymore forest, villages and a man-made lough. Newry Canal Towpath – 20 miles of moderate cycling from Newry Town Hall along the towpath, past historic landmarks and specially commissioned modern art. visitmournemountains.co.uk PAGE 77

Wild at heart

Several new mountain bike trails at Kilbroney, near Rostrevor, and Castlewellan, will really get your heart pumping. Take some friends with a sense of adventure and get pedalling.

After a day in the saddle, don’t miss the chance to swap tales of your bravado in the evening beside a roaring fire in one of area’s welcoming pubs or restaurants.

Did you know? Kodak Corner

Check out one of the most breathtaking views in the region along the Rostrevor Mountain Bike Trail, and make sure you bring your camera!

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East Coast Mountain Biking The ‘Mourne Foods Cycle Stewart Cycles Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor Trail’ has been devised by the 1 Havelock Place, Warrenpoint Enniskeen Country House Hotel T: 028 4175 3535 T: 028 4177 3565 E: [email protected] (just outside Newcastle, County Down), in association with local Bike hire available. Official trail centre service provider food producers to showcase the at the Rostrevor Mountain Bike wonderful artisan food in the Trails offering uplift, top end bike region. With the Mourne Mountains Mountain Bike Trails hire, shop, sales and services. as its backdrop, the trail pairs up Rostrevor Forest gentle cycling, stunning scenery Castlewellan Mountain JMC Cycles and simply delicious food! Stop Forkhill Road, Newry off with local producers, hear their Bike Trails T: 028 3088 8593 stories, get the chance to buy T: 028 9030 3930 E: [email protected] directly from the farmer, and then E: [email protected] store your provisions in the specially W: www.mountainbikeni.com Cycle hire shop located 1 mile from provided bike panniers. The trail /CastlewellanMountainBikeTrails own thing OR enjoy one of our local Slieve Gullion and is open 7 days offers visitors a self-guided tour by Did you know? Guided Cycling & Hire per week. Castlewellan Mountain Bike Trails cycle trails: Spelga Dam Downhill bicycle, with gentle cycling either are powered by Chain Reaction Tour, Mourne Foods Cycle Tour, downhill or on flat ground – electric Rock and Ride Outdoors Cycles. One of Northern Ireland’s No bike? Castlewellan Mountain Bike Trails Mourne Bikes bikes are available too, so there 9a Tullyree Rd, Kilcoo BT34 5JP most famous lakes, a stunning Rostrevor are definitely no excuses! A shuttle T: 078 0313 2381 Victorian Castle, incredible No problem T: 079 3808 0656 bus takes you up to the start point panoramic views and flowing E: [email protected] LIFE Adventure E: [email protected] at Spelga Dam in the heart of singletrack; all just minutes from W: www.rockandrideoutdoors.com Mountain Bike Rental the Mourne Mountains and from The area has a Bike hire, skills courses and guided the lively village of Castlewellan. Life HQ, The Grange Yard there it is all downhill through Castlewellan Forest Park boasts all Rock and Ride Outdoors are an Castlewellan Forest Park rides throughout the Mourne region. the beautiful Shimna Valley and number of excellent exciting new company offering of this and more. With green (4km), Castlewellan BT31 9BU Tollymore Forest Park, where you'll mountain biking experiences for blue (4.5km) and red (19km) grade bike hire providers, T: 028 4377 0714 Mourne Cycle Tours pass by the ‘Kings Grave’ and people of all abilities. Whether you trails (including black options) E: [email protected] 79 Tullyree Road, Kilcoo BT34 5LD ‘Altavaddy Bridge’ – the filming Castlewellan is a must-visit for where you can want an introduction to the most T: 028 4372 4348 location of the ‘Direwolf Pups’ in mountain bikers of all ages exciting sport around, to improve /LifeisOneGreatAdventure choose a hybrid, M: 077 1061 5020 the Game of Thrones TV series – and abilities. your skills with expert coaches or Our Mountain Bike Rental options E: [email protected] don’t forget your camera! mountain bike, attain the qualifications to become range from 2 hrs upwards and Price: £30 per person – includes a qualified mountain bike leader Mourne Cycle Tours have a range Rostrevor Mountain tandem, kids’ bike or include everything needed to get you of mountain and road bikes that bicycle hire, bike pannier storage yourself, Rock and Ride Outdoors Bike Trails started either on the Castlewellan can be delivered to your holiday compartment, trail pack and FREE even an electric bike! can provide it all with a big slice T: 028 9030 3930 Mountain Bike Trails or further afield accommodation or we provide a shuttle bus up to Spelga Dam. E: [email protected] See the ‘Cycle hire’ of fun. Be guided and coached by on the Northern Ireland MTB trails number of guided or self-guided Advance booking is required. W: www.mountainbikeni.com section for more Ireland’s most qualified mountain in Rostrevor, Castle Ward, Davagh or tours in the Mournes area such as bike tutor on some truly world Fivemiletown or many of the Irish dolmens and cashels. During the On the shores of Carlingford Lough, information. class trails from the most sedate to Ross Cycles MTB trails. All of our equipment is summer we offer ‘Downhill All the T: 028 4377 8029 the Rostrevor Mountain Bike Trails the truly extreme and come back Way’ where we meet you at the powered by Chain Reaction Cycles top of the range, renewed regularly E: [email protected] smiling and inspired for more. and maintained to the highest highest road point in the Mournes offer some challenging mountain standard to ensure that you have and you can cycle leisurely back biking where efforts are rewarded Clearsky Newcastle & a safe and enjoyable experience. to Newcastle. Scarva Cycle Hire with incredible coastal views and Each Bike (GT Timberline range) Scarva exhilarating singletrack descents. Castlewellan Bike Hire With a mouth watering 27km red comes with a helmet and gloves Mourne Foods Cycle Trail T: 028 4062 0232 T: 028 437 23933 trail and a hair raising 19km black as standard. Our range of bikes are 98 Bryansford Road E: [email protected] Wide range of bikes available for Newcastle BT33 0LF trail Rostrevor is believed by many ideal for everything from Forest trails Bikes available to hire from Scarva hire – mountain bikes, electric T: 028 4372 2392 to be the top spot for mountain and Bridleways to purpose built cross Visitor Centre for use along the biking in Ireland. When you add e-bikes, tandem bicycles, kids F: 028 4372 4084 country MTB trails – if in doubt please Newry Canal towpath, part of not just one but two purpose-built bicycles – you name it we should W: www.enniskeenhotel.co.uk/ call/email to check suitability. Route 9 of the National Cycle downhill trails to the mix, there’s no have it! FREE delivery and shuttle MourneFoodsCycleTrail.html E: [email protected] Network. Opens in Spring 2014. denying it… Rostrevor is a mountain bus service also available. Do your bikers’ heaven! visitmournemountains.co.uk PAGE 81

Saddle Up Equestrian activities Many people insist that the view is better on horseback. Whether you are a total novice or an experienced rider, try to elevate yourself to see the Mourne Mountains and Ring of Gullion as nature intended.

More horsepower

You can ride along quiet country roads, or get the wind in your hair on beaches or along forest trails. It’s not so much the Wild West, more the wild east of Ireland. Horseriding is the ideal way to explore more remote areas of the Mournes and Ring of Gullion, and gives you a new perspective on the landscape. It gets you closer to nature, and of course you can cover more ground than on your own two feet. Even a novice rider can feel a real sense of adventure on horseback. The area’s various equestrian centres cater for all age groups and levels of experience, starting with total beginners. You will find everything from long hacks to short treks. It’s truly memorable horse riding, along coastline and through countryside. visitmournemountains.co.uk PAGE 83

Did you know? There is a wide range of other outdoor activities

Ballynahinch Greenvale Mount Pleasant Riding If your companions are non-riders, Riding Centre Equestrian Centre & Trekking Centre don’t forget to point them towards 13 Ballycreen Road 141 Longfield Road 15 Bannonstown Road Ballynahinch BT24 8TZ Forkhill BT35 9SD Castlewellan BT31 9BG another great outdoor activity. T: 028 9756 2883 T: 028 3088 8314 T: 028 4377 8651 W: www.mountpleasantcentre.com Tuition and hacking on Enjoy pony trekking through South country roads. Armagh. In heart of Slieve Guillion, Tuition, riding and trekking through with unique experience of Irish life Castlewellan Forest Park (traffic free). Gamekeepers Lodge and first-class equestrian facilities. Floodlighting, sand school, showers 270 Moyadd Road Trekking every Saturday. One and changing rooms. Ideal for novice Kilkeel BT34 4SU hour treks for all ages and levels. and experienced. BHS approved. T: 028 4176 4771 Birthday and School parties. Suitable for age five years plus. E: hbgamekeeperslodge@ Opening Hours: All day Saturday Opening Hours: Daily all year gmail.com Admission: £10 per hour Admission: On request Indoor area 25m/50m, 30m/40m outdoor paddock, all weather Kernan Equestrian Centre Mourne Trail Riding Centre cross country course, mountain 29 Newry Road, Crossmaglen 96 Castlewellan Road treks, forest treks, livery for horses. Newry BT35 9HH Newcastle BT33 0JP Suitable for age four years plus. T: 00353 8 6837 0376 T: 028 4372 4351 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Admission: £12.50 per person Regular events, training and Trail riding through Tollymore Forest Free Spirit Equestrian registered shows for horses and Park for experienced and good 41 Maytown Road ponies throughout year, indoor and novice riders on Hunter type horses. outdoor. Centre is equal distance Bessbrook BT35 7NE Admission: between Belfast and Dublin. M: 077 7572 4667 Adults £20 per hour, £40 for 2 hours. Lessons, livery and show prep. Moorhill Stables & Saddlery Qualified and registered BHS Teenager £18 per hour, Moorhill Road, Ballyholland (British Horse Society) instructor. £35 for 2 hours. crossings and/or beach. Newry BT34 2QJ Rostrevor Western Style Horse Qualified RDA (Riding for the Shorter trails, half or full day with M: 078 1498 0760 Equestrian Centre Riding Centre Disabled) instructor, Special Oakwood Riding School barbeque. Overnight camps in E: samantha_jane_kelly@ 8 Greenpark Road 6 Leitrim Road, Hilltown Olympic instructor, IPS (Irish Pony 24 Benagh Road, Newry BT34 2JE Mournes, with barbeque and hotmail.com Rostrevor BT34 3EY Newry BT34 5XS Society) judge. Approved pony T: 028 3085 1484 music. Stables, large outdoor and E: [email protected] T: 028 4063 8761 club and RDA centre. Indoor and With 15 stables, equestrian shop, indoor arena. Clinics in natural Indoor school, outdoor floodlit M: 077 8342 5341 outdoor arena. Large selection of trekking in beautiful countryside, Family orientated centre with 19 horsemanship, breeding and arena, cross country and show E: [email protected] well schooled horses and ponies. lessons, cross-country and show stables and lessons for all abilities. training pure American Quarter jumping with qualified instructors. W: www.lanewaylodge.co.uk jumping. Birthday parties. Suitable Excellent indoor arena, country horses. Suitable for age six plus. Suitable for age 5 plus. for age four years plus. fields and quiet lanes. Situated in foothills of Mournes, Opening Hours: Daily Opening Hours: 10am–9pm with beautiful scenery. Award Opening hours: Daily Admission: Riding Lessons £11.50, Admission: £20 plus depending Admission: £10 per hour/ winning beach only six miles from Admission: Riding Lessons £12.50, Trekking £17 on duration group lesson stables. Trails through forests, river Trekking £15 visitmournemountains.co.uk PAGE 85

Get Hooked Fishing You are only a few casts away from fresh catch in the Mournes and Ring of Gullion. The water is never far from view, and it flows in every possible way. The fishing waters are perfect for a great range of game, coarse and sea angling. Depending on your area of interest, you will be able to find a waterway to suit.

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Before you fish

The area has loughs, lakes, rivers, canals and, Find out what type of rod licence or permit you of course, the Irish Sea. For the fishing enthusiast, need for the location. Many permits are easily that means there is a huge choice of settings, available locally for visitors. The contacts you need all in spectacular and reliably unspoilt locations. are in the listings that follow. You could choose a relaxing day at one of many tranquil lakes and rivers, bagging trout or salmon. Or you could test your skills with sea angling, either from shore or by boat. An offshore trip could bag you ray, turbot, dogfish, mullet, flounder, mackerel, pollack, coalfish or tope.

If you’re a serious angler, you might want to work your way round several of the options on offer. You could combine a fishing trip with some serious (or lighthearted) walking. Remember – no day’s fishing is complete without a round-up in the evening beside a roaring fire.

Did you know? Hemingway’s friend

The family of Major-General Eric Dorman-Smith MC came from Kilkeel. Awarded the Military Cross before he was 20, he became a close friend of Ernest Hemingway, who based characters in his novels on him. visitmournemountains.co.uk PAGE 89

Department of Culture, Arts An angler requires a rod Ballykeel Lough Erne Camlough Lake Castlewellan Lake: with six fishing boats and one less & Leisure (DCAL) and the licence and a permit to fish in Old Lisburn Road, Ballynahinch Stocked Fishery able-bodied wheelie boat. Fishing Large disused reservoir and narrow lodge with toilet, three fishing Loughs Agency of the Foyle, freshwater lakes, loughs and Managed by DCAL Attractive lough stocked regularly. body of water with undulating bed. stands with wheelchair access, two Carlingford & Irish Lights rivers in Northern Ireland. The T: 028 4377 8937 Commission (FCILC) are the licence is for the fishing rod and Bank is steep on south side and Lake is 173 acres. timber shelters and three angling unsuitable for wading. Fishing bodies responsible for the the game or coarse fish you Season: All year Species: Brown and Rainbow Trout platforms to front. conservation and protection are allowed to catch. A permit stands on west side. Season: 1 Mar–31 Oct Species: Pike, Bream, Roach, Perch. Opening Hours: of the salmon and inland grants you the right to fish in a Methods: Fly, worm and spinning. Species: Brown Trout Permit not required, although May–Sep: 8am–dusk, fisheries of Northern Ireland. particular fishery. From boat, fly fishing only Season: 1 Mar–31 Oct angler must hold rod licence. Oct & Apr: 9am–5pm, Bag Limit: Four trout per rod Methods: Fly fishing only Limited car parking available. closed Nov–Mar Licence/Permit: DCAL Game Fishing DCAL Rod Licence and Bag Limit: Daily limit four trout Admission: £3 per hour (minimum Rod Licence & DCAL Game Fishing Inland Fisheries Branch Permit distributors: per rod, fishing from boats Carrigans Lough two hours), day tickets £15 Permit, Juvenile Permit required by Causeway Exchange not permitted Danes Cast Fishery Trout fishery on outskirts of under 18s 1–7 Bedford Street Licence/Permit: DCAL Game Fishing Donaghaguy Reservoir Belfast BT2 7EG Jerrettspass Rod Licence & DCAL Game Sliverbridge, stocked annually. T: 028 3082 1758 & Mill Dam T: 030 0200 7860 Fishing Permit Species: Trout Clanrye River E: [email protected] M: 079 7363 2016 Season: 1 Mar–31 Oct Species: Brown Trout, Sea Trout Within a mile of each other, on W: www.nidirect.gov.uk/angling Four Seasons Ballylough Lake Methods: Fly and worm (summer), Pike, Small Minnow. outskirts of Warrenpoint. Mill Pond 47 Main Street, Newcastle BT33 0AD Ballybannon Hill, Clough Road Bag Limit: Two fish per day Season: 1 Mar–31 Oct is seven acres and Donaghaguy is Loughs Agency T: 028 4372 5078 Annsborough Licence/Permit: DCAL Game Rod Methods: Fly fishing and worm 3.5 acres. 22 Victoria Road Fishing Licence & Trout Day Permit Jack Smyth Managed by Castlewellan and Bag Limit: Three fish per day Species: Rainbow Trout, Derry~Londonderry BT47 2AB required from Mr Gene Murphy 7–9 Kildare Street, Newry BT34 1DQ Annsborough Angling Club Licence/Permit: Foyle, Carlingford Brown Trout T: 028 7134 2100 T: 028 3088 8607 T: 028 3026 5303 & Irish Lights Commission Game Season: 1 Mar–31 Oct E: [email protected] Species: Rainbow Trout Rod Licence. Methods: Worm and fly W: www.loughs-agency.org James Coburn and Sons Ltd Season: 1 Mar–31 Oct Cashel Loughs Licence/Permit: Foyle, Carlingford 32 Scarva Street Methods: Fly fishing only Corbet Lough & Irish Lights Commission Game Banbridge BT32 3DD Bag Limit: Normally four Trout fisheries located on outskirts T: 028 4062 5039 Rod Licence. Permit available from T: 028 4066 2207 Licence/Permit: DCAL Game of Siliverbridge, stocked two to four M: 075 9102 7557 Bennett’s Bar, Warrenpoint Rod Fishing Licence & Day ticket times annually, easily accessible The Harbour Store T: 028 4175 2314 required from Castlewellan & with car parking and picnic area. Facilities for anglers and tourists The Harbour Store, Kilkeel BT34 4AX Annsborough Angling Club include boating dock and jetty, T: 028 4176 9122 Species: Trout only T: 028 4377 8247 M: 077 5412 9006 Season: 1 Mar–31 Oct Methods: Fly and worm Bag Limit: Two fish per day Licence/Permit: DCAL Game Rod Fishing Licence & Trout Day Permit required from Mr Gene Murphy T: 028 3088 8607 visitmournemountains.co.uk PAGE 91

Glassdrummond Lake Kiltybane Lake Crossmaglen on border with County Newry Ship Canal Pisces II Spelga Reservoir Monaghan. Fane River runs in and 25 Ballynahatten Road, Managed by DCAL. Trout fishery on outskirts of Natural lake, part bog with Managed by Newry & Mourne out of Lough Ross. Kilkeel BT34 4LG Creggan. Lake stocked two or good clear springs in centre. District Council. First ship canal in Species: Brown Trout T: 028 4176 3669 three times annually. Species: Perch and Eel British Isles, opened for traffic in Season: 1 Mar–31 Oct Species: Rainbow Trout M: 077 5927 6031 Season: All year 1742. Fishable section runs from Licence/Permit: DCAL Game Fishing Species: Trout and Brown Trout E: [email protected] Methods: Fly and worm Newry to sea locks on Omeath Rod Licence & DCAL Game Fishing Season: 1 Mar–31 Oct Season: 1 Mar–31 Oct W: www.ukcharterboats.co.uk Bag Limit: None Road, is approximately 3.5 miles. Permit Method: Fly and worm Method: Fly and worm Licence/Permit: Rod licence Based at Greencastle. Sea angling, Licence/Permit: DCAL Game Rod Bag Limit: Three fish per day Season: All year required, no permit cruising trips and seal spotting Fishing Licence & Trout Day Permit Licence/Permit: Foyle, Carlingford Species: Coarse fishing for Perch, The Bann River trips on Carlingford Lough, departing required from Mr Gene Murphy & Irish Lights Commission Game Roach, Bream and Pike. Loughbrickland Lake daily from Greencastle. Departures Species: Salmon and Dollaghen T: 028 3088 8607 Rod Licence. Permit available from Licence/Permit: DCAL Game Fishing Banbridge also from Carlingford Village, County may be present in June, but Jackie Spuddard Rod Licence. Permit not required. Louth. Booking essential. generally later in season before T: 028 3086 1435. Species: Brown and Rainbow Trout significant numbers. Season: 1 Mar–31 Oct Islandderry Fishery & MV Keltic Lady Shimna River Season: Brown Trout (June/July), Tackle Shop Lough Island Reavy Methods: Fly fishing only Sea Fishing and Salmon, Dollaghen (August/ Bag limit: Four trout per rod Lough Road, Dromore BT25 1JE Club Water Managed by Shimna Angling Club September) Licence/ Permit: Licence Foyle Sightseeing Trips T: 078 5907 4424 Managed by and DCAL Method: Fly, spinning and worm Carlingford & Irish Lights Newcastle Harbour, E: [email protected] Belfast Angling Association Licence/Permit: DCAL Coarse Commission Licence Newcastle BT33 0EX Species: Salmon, Brown Trout and W: www.islandderryfishery T: 028 4065 0537 Fishing Rod Licence & DCAL Coarse Permit DCAL Game Fishing Permit M: 077 9312 5224 Sea Trout andtackle.co.uk Fishing Permit Species: Brown Trout, some Pike W: www.newcastleboattrips.com Season: 1 Mar–31 Oct Species: Rainbow Trout and Perch Moneycarragh River Sea Fishing and sightseeing trips Methods: Fly, spinning and worm Bag Limit: Four Brown Trout, Whitewater River Methods: 12 acre lake with 10 Season: 1 Apr–30 Sep Dundrum available on board the MV Keltic boats and bank fishing for fly Methods: Fly fishing only two Salmon 10 mile long, medium sized Dundrum Angling Club Lady from Newcastle Harbour. fishing. Smaller lake for fly or bait Bag Limit: Three fish per rod per MCA Coded for 12 passengers Licence/Permit: DCAL Game spate river rises high in Mourne fishing (bank fishing) . day. All fish under 12 inches must Small river best known for Sea Trout with all safety equipment and Fishing Rod Licence & DCAL Game Mountains. Opening Hours: be returned to water. and occasional Salmon. Fishing Permit fully insured. Your skipper is RYA Species: Sea Trout Apr–Oct daily 9.30am–dusk, Licence/Permit: No Sunday fishing. Day Ticket: Shimna Angling Club Species: Qualified. Sea angling trips from Permit/Licence: Kilkeel Angling Nov–Mar daily 9am–5pm DCAL Game Fishing Rod Licence. Day Ticket Sea Trout Jun–Sep, Salmon Sep–Oct 2.5 hours to 8 hour charters. Association day ticket required Admission: From £10 per rod for Six permits per day available T: 028 4372 5078 Season: 1 Mar–31 Oct Summertime Mackerel fishing to fish. Permit available from Catch & Release ticket, £1 Method: Fly fishing, spinning and trips. Rods and Bait available, Raffertys Garage concession for Concessions and Lough Ross worming. Ghillie can be arranged individuals and groups welcome. T: 028 4176 3297 Juniors under 16 Crossmaglen with prior notice. Sight seeing trips from 1 hour and T: 028 3031 3170 Licence/Permit: DCAL Game Eco/Bird/ Nature watching trips E: [email protected] Fishing Rod Licence & DCAL from 2.5hours. Managed by Newry & Mourne Game Fishing Permit District Council. On outskirts of

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Golf Get in the swing Golf has been a major fixture in Northern Irish life for over 100 years. Clubs here support the game at all levels, and there are plenty of quality courses in the Mournes and Ring of Gullion including the world renowned Royal County Down, Newcastle. Many have amazing views, and clubs generally have fine facilities, including practice areas, bars, restaurants, pro shops and equipment.

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Make the links

Many courses have been landscaped within For a small country, Ireland has a large proportion of the beautiful country estates, and use the natural world’s links courses, and one of the finest of them all is in contours of the land to stunning effect. Of course, the Mournes. Royal County Down is one of the world’s most you don’t have to play on a course that is famous stunning links courses, regularly featuring in the top golf spots. all over the world to have a great round of golf. The course runs along Dundrum Bay, alongside the nature Many local clubs warmly welcome visitors. reserve, with spectacular views of the Mourne Mountains. It’s a challenging course with amazing views and interesting features. Both the championship and second course welcome visitors (see listings).

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The 19th hole

Round your game off properly by experiencing some of the local hospitality, either in the clubhouse or a local restaurant or pub. Talk your game up as you enjoy some local food!

Did you know? Whitewater Brewery

The Mournes has its very own microbrewery in Kilkeel which takes its name from the nearby Whitewater River. Tours of the brewery are available but must be booked in advance. Find out more at whitewaterbrewing.co.uk visitmournemountains.co.uk PAGE 99

Ashfield Golf Course Banbridge Golf Club Kelly’s Golf Centre Did you know? 44 Cregganduff Road 116 Huntly Road 45 Milltown Street, Burren Cullyhanna BT35 0NA Banbridge BT32 3UR Warrenpoint BT34 4PU “Where the mountains of T: 028 3086 8180 T: 028 4066 2211 T: 028 4177 3247 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Mourne sweep down to the sea” W: www.ashfieldgolfcourse.com W: www.kellysgolfnewry.com Beautiful rolling drumlin Established in 1990, 18 hole, par countryside. Challenging 18 New golfing facility with latest The famous Percy French song was supposedly 69 parkland golf course in South hole course. Excellent facilities golfing technology to help improve written while French stayed at the Temperance Armagh. Bar, clubhouse and including professional’s shop, your game. State of the art golfing changing rooms. superb clubhouse restaurant and complex with 16-bay driving Hotel in Kilkeel. conference facilities. range with automated teeing Best day for visitors: Open daily systems. Perfect family facility Green fees: £15 weekdays, Opening Hours: Mon–Sun with fantastic nine hole, par three £20 weekends Green fees: Contact Pro Shop for course. PGA Pro and fully equipped green fees and latest offers golf shop. Group tuition and booking available. Mayobridge Golf Course Newry Golf Academy Spa Golf Club Cloverhill Golf Course 50 Crossan Road 17 Forkhill Road, Newry BT35 8LZ 20 Grove Road Lough Road Best day for visitors: Open daily Mayobridge BT34 2HY T: 028 3083 5811 Ballynahinch BT24 8PN Mullaghbane BT35 9XP Green fees: Adults £4.50, T: 028 3085 0295 M: 079 5803 2926 T: 028 9756 2365 T: 028 3088 9374 Children £3.50 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.mayobridgegolf.com W: www.spagolfclub.net W: www.cloverhillgolfclub.co.uk Kilkeel Golf Course Driving range golf academy with Mourne Park, Kilkeel BT34 4LB An 18 hole course with panoramic full restaurant facilities. Par three, An 18 hole parkland course, bring An 18 hole, par 70 course. Clubs T: 028 4176 5095 views of the Mourne Mountains nine hole golf course, 20 bay fully your own clubs. Bar snacks, snooker, and trolleys for hire, full changing E: [email protected] and surrounding countryside. Par covered, fully automatic driving practice fairway, putting green. facilities included, bar meals and 67 course follows contours of land, range, with club hire available. snacks available. Championship 18 hole parkland Best day for visitors: giving a mix of par threes, fours and golf course with restaurant, bar Best day for visitors: Open daily Mon–Fri & Sun Best day for visitors: Open daily fives among lakes, trees and old lounge, changing facilities. Green fees: Weekdays £20, farm houses from past centuries. weekends / public holidays £25 Best day for visitors: Any except Sat Royal County Down Newcastle Golf Centre 36 Golf Links Road Newcastle BT33 0AN Warrenpoint Golf Club 39 Castlewellan Road T: 028 4372 3314 Lower Dromore Road Newcastle BT33 0JY E: [email protected] Warrenpoint BT34 4LN T: 028 4372 5328 W: www.royalcountydown.org T: 028 4175 3695 Adventure golf course with driving E: [email protected] Two links courses, both 18 holes, 30 range and putting green. W: www.warrenpointgolf.com miles south of Belfast. Caddies and Family fun for beginner to meals available. An 18 hole parkland course set in professional. Disabled access to all beautiful backdrop of Mourne and areas and refreshments available. Best day for visitors: Cooley Mountains. Course 1: (Championship Course) – FREE Wifi Opening Hours: Open daily available in the Mon, Tue & Fri all day, Thu morning Best day for visitors: only, Sun limited tee times 1–3pm Mon, Thu, Fri & Sun larger towns Course 2: weekdays–see website, Green fees: £20 midweek, Sat after 2pm £24 weekend Green fees: May–Oct weekdays Club Professional: Nigel Shaw £165 am, £150 pm, Sun £180 Course 2: Nov–Mar weekdays/ weekends £20, Apr–Oct weekdays/ weekends £25 Spa Golf Club visitmournemountains.co.uk PAGE 101

Health & leisure Soak it up Whether you are keen on an active sporting experience or nothing more strenuous than a facial, the Mourne Mountains and Ring of Gullion has a leisure activity to suit. You can make it as active as you like, or focus totally on the benefits to your wellbeing. The local landscape provides the perfect setting for some relaxation. visitmournemountains.co.uk PAGE 103

Ballynahinch Centre Beautique Spa 55 Windmill Street 3 River Street, Newry BT34 2DQ Ballynahinch BT24 8HB T: 028 3082 5888 T: 028 9756 1950 Opening Hours: E: [email protected] Sun & Mon closed, W: www.downdc.gov.uk Tue, Wed & Fri 10am–5.30pm, Play park, all-weather pitch, football Thu 10am–8.30pm, training, aerobics, badminton, Sat 9.30am–4pm table tennis, karate club, workshops and facilities for birthday parties. Bellfield Centre of Contact centre for special events. Wellbeing Opening Hours: Lenaderg, Banbridge BT32 4NN Kilbroney Park Mon–Fri 9am –10pm, T: 028 4066 0400 Sat 9am–5pm, E: [email protected] Sun 1.30–6pm, W: www.bellfieldcw.com Many woodlands and parks can easily serve as Jul / Aug: Mon–Fri 9am–5pm Bellfield Centre of wellbeing Admission: Contact centre is situated in the converted your local outdoor gym. Often totally free, some outbuildings of Bellfield House, a now have fitness equipment, and there are way- Banbridge Leisure Centre Georgian Residence built in 1840 marked trails to follow. Get out there and fill your 15 Downshire Road, at the height of Ulster’s world Banbridge BT32 3JY famous linen industry. It is located lungs with fresh mountain or sea air. T: 028 4062 8800 in 10 acres of mature gardens. E: [email protected] The original coach house has been W: www.banbridgeleisure.gov.uk The bigger towns in the region have public restored to provide clients with a Multipurpose indoor sport and world class day spa, offering a range leisure facilities, offering classes and activities recreation facility, including large of beauty and health treatments. like swimming and dance that are popular with main hall for variety of activities – Our objective is to provide a tranquil and serene environment in which families. There is a great range of indoor facilities archery, badminton, gymnastics, karate, netball, indoor bowls. 25m you can relax and completely forget if you fancy a change from the outdoors. pool, leisure pool with 40m flume yourself. Our experienced staff are and toddler area. ASB games court always at hand to provide you with used as squash court or single a personal treatment plan for your multipurpose area for craft fairs, individual needs, whether it be to de- mini football, discos or concerts. stress, detox or find your inner sense Modern fitness suite with trained of being. We provide a comfortable staff. Popular café with healthy relaxation area for our clients, male options. Crèche facilities. and female. For maximum benefit Did you know? allow a little extra time before and Opening Hours: Check website after your treatment. Take time to Spas & salons enjoy it. Opening Hours: Check website Several of the finest local hotels have spas and country clubs on site. There are also smaller, independently owned spas or beauty salons in every town. visitmournemountains.co.uk PAGE 105

Burrendale Hotel, Relax and unwind in CC Spa in Enchanted Spa & Retreat Market House Opening Hours: Hot seawater and steamed Country Club and Spa relaxation room, outdoor hot-tub 20 Lough Road The Square, Ballynahinch BT24 8AE Mon–Fri 9am–10.30pm, seaweed baths plus range of and rooftop Garden of Eden. Sat 10am–5.30pm, holistic treatments. Each private 51 Castlewellan Road Mullaghbawn BT35 9XP T: 028 9756 4050 Germaine de Capuccini treatments. T: 028 3088 8603 E: ballynahinchcentre@ Sun 2–5.30pm room has individual steam cabinet, Newcastle BT33 0JY Victorian rolltop bath and fresh E: info@enchantedspa downdc.gov.uk Admission: Contact centre T: 028 4372 1304 Opening Hours: water shower. E: [email protected] Mon–Thu 10am–7pm, andretreat.com W: www.downdc.gov.uk W: www.enchantedspaand Newry Swimming Pool Opening Hours: W: www.burrendale.com Fri 9am–7pm, Meeting rooms, office suites, retreat.com Clanyre Avenue, Newry BT35 6EH Thu–Mon 11.30am–8pm, Sat 8am–6pm, catering facilities and The Burrendale Spa nestled T: 028 3031 3190 Tue & Wed–closed, Sun 10am–5.30pm. Escape the rigour and stress of function rooms. beneath the mountains of Mourne, W: www.newryandmourne.gov.uk holidays & summer season– Admission: Contact spa modern life. the Burrendale Spa awaits you. Opening Hours: check website Visit sauna and steam room or Leave the outside world behind you Admission: Varies Mon–Fri 9am–10pm, Admission: Single bath £25, Dan Rice Memorial Hall bring family for refreshing swim. and enter the peace and tranquillity Sat 9am–1pm, shared single £35, double bath £45 Drumaness, Ballynahinch BT24 8RL A full-sized 25m main pool, we have created especially for you. Kilkeel Leisure Centre Sun closed With 8 individual suites and an array T: 028 9756 1449 separate learner pool and Mourne Esplanade Admission: Contact centre The Retreat Beauty Salon of treatments on offer, there are E: ballynahinchcentre@ health suite. Kilkeel BT34 4DB 89 Newry Street many different ways to help replace downdc.gov.uk T: 028 4176 4666 Newcastle Centre Opening Hours: Banbridge BT32 3EF what everyday life takes from you. W: www.downdc.gov.uk W: www.newryandmourne.gov.uk 10–14 Central Promenade Mon & Thu 9.30am–9pm, T: 028 4066 2552 Opening Hours: Open seven Snooker and billiards club, Newcastle BT33 0AA Wed 9.30am–5.30pm, W: www.retreatbeauty.co.uk Swimming pool, health suite days a week. Advanced booking badminton, five-a-side football, T: 028 4372 5034 Tue & Fri 9am–9pm, (sauna, jacuzzi, steam room), Our team of beauticians and nail recommended table tennis, Irish dancing classes, E: [email protected] Sat 10am–12.30pm & 2pm–5.00pm, aerobics, netball, cricket, play park. sports hall, pulse fitness studio, Sun 2–5.30pm. technicians offer a wide range W: www.downdc.gov.uk of luxurious beauty treatments, squash court, viewing area and Admission: Contact centre Canal Court Spa Opening Hours: meeting room. Annesley health suite with eyelash extensions and beauty Canal Court Hotel & Spa Mon, Thu, Fri 9am–10pm, full range of resistance and clinics, to ensure you look and feel Opening Hours: Slieve Donard Resort Merchants Quay Tue & Wed 3–10pm, cardiovascular training machines, beautiful. Newry BT35 8HF Sat 12–5.30pm, Mon–Fri 9.30am–10pm, & Spa sauna and steam room. Qualified Opening Hours: T: 028 3025 4320 Sun 1.30–6pm Sat 1–5.30pm, Downs Road, Newcastle BT33 0AH fitness instructors. Rooms for hire, Mon–Wed 9.30am–6pm E: [email protected] Admission: Contact centre Sun 2–5.30pm T: 028 4372 6166 birthday parties. Contact centre Thur –Fri 9.30am–8pm W: www.canalcourthotel.com E: [email protected] for full programme. Sat 9.30am–5.30pm Lalapanzi W: www.hastingshotels.com Sunday Closed Ground Floor, 50 Commercial Road Opening Hours: Ground floor has luxury 20m Banbridge BT32 3ES Mon–Fri 9am–10pm, swimming pool, vitality pool, T: 028 4066 9357 Sat 9.30am–5.30pm, Younique Spa fitness studio, juice bar, rock W: www.lalapanzihealth.co.uk Sun 2–6pm 12 Main Street, Forkhill BT35 6SQ Admission: Contact centre sauna and steam room. T: 028 3088 9794 A family run Salon and Private First floor has treatment areas E: [email protected] beauty/holistic education centre Newry Sports Centre including relaxation suites and W: www.younique.ie in the heart of Banbridge. heat experiences. 61 Patrick Street, Newry BT35 8TR Relaxation room, hydrajet float, Opening Hours: T: 028 3031 3130 Opening Hours: Contact spa Balneotherapy bath, standup Tue 9am–8pm W: www.newryandmourne.gov.uk Admission: Contact spa sunbed, tanning room, pedicure Wed 9am–5.30pm room, four treatment rooms, Multi-purpose dry centre with Thur/Fri 9am–8pm massage and facials. six court main hall, two court Soak Seaweed Baths Sat 9am–4pm activity hall, state of the art fitness 5a South Promenade Opening Hours: suite, squash courts, handball/ Newcastle BT33 0EX Mon & Sun closed, racquetball court. Activities T: 028 4372 6002 Tue & Wed 9am–6pm, include fitness classes, basketball, E: [email protected] Thu & Fri 9am–9pm, soccer, gymnastics, martial arts, W: www.soakseaweedbaths.co.uk Sat 9am–5pm badminton and trampolining. Admission: Varies

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On the water One of the main features associated with Ireland is water. You can explore the waters of the Mournes and Ring of Gullion in many different ways, including canoeing, jet-skiing or sailing. Discover the coastline by boat in organised leisure cruises – the speed you take things is up to you. visitmournemountains.co.uk PAGE 109

The area has a great network of canoe trails and For the adrenaline junkie, try coasteering, organised kayaking trips. Activity providers often bouldering, diving, jetskiing, kitesurfing, hire out equipment and provide leaders for you waterskiing or windsurfing. Many watersports to follow on a guided trail. As well as the inland centres offer taster sessions in dinghy sailing. opportunities, some centres offer sea kayaking or The area has a good choice of boat trips, sessions on white water. including sea safaris or laid-back, scenic, leisure cruises. www.canoeni.com is an informative website for anyone wanting to try canoeing in the area. You will find maps and practical information, as well as planning guides for the South East Coast Canoe Trail.

If you are visiting the area by boat, check the listings that follow to see where you can dock and the facilities on offer.

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Did you know? Sailing & Camlough Lake experience. 40 superb adventure Water Activities Camlough and team building activities, Maggie’s Leap E: newryvic@newryand top quality food and accommodation Albert Basin mourne.gov.uk and over 20 years experience The Quays, Newry W: www.visitnewryand delivering outdoor adventure Named after a local girl, Maggie T: 028 3031 3170 mourne.gov.uk and team building programmes. Murphy, who jumped the gap E: newryvic@newryand Ireland’s premier adventure and mourne.gov.uk Host to many high profile events. team building provider. in the land to escape unwanted W: www.visitnewryand Featured in Guinness World Records mourne.gov.uk Book in 2009, when Camlough Gilford Canoe Slalom admirers. Maggie, and the eggs Lake swimmers were officially Stramore Park, Gilford she was carrying, both survived! Newry Canal’s harbour area, the recognised as world record holders ‘Albert Basin’, provides deep water of Longest Continuous Open Water Located within the stretch of the quay for visiting craft, as well as Relay Swim. Large disused reservoir, Upper River Bann that runs through wildlife sanctuary for range of well stocked with pike, bream, Stramore Park in Gilford and wildfowl and other species. roach, perch. Fishing free to licence immediately adjacent to Gilford Situated in heart of Newry’s vibrant holders. No jet skis permitted. Community Centre, Stramore retail centre, close to Buttercrane Road, Gilford, the 115m Beginner’s and Quays shopping centres. Carlingford Lough permanent Canoe Slalom course Variety of pubs, restaurants Yacht Club runs from the canoe steps at the and places of historical and Centre down to new steps at Bridge Killowen, Rostrevor BT34 3AN architectural interest. Street. There is also a canoe jetty T: 028 4173 8604 / 028 4173 8457 for disabled access. E: [email protected] Annalong Harbour W: www.clyc.info The Harbour, Annalong Kilkeel Harbour T: 028 3031 3170 Sailing club on northern shores of T: 028 4176 2525 E: newryvic@newryand Carlingford Lough. Main activities E: [email protected] mourne.gov.uk are dinghy sailing with very active First started in 1850s. Pier built W: www.visitnewryand club racing and periodic hosting of 1868, with further improvements mourne.gov.uk dinghy class championship events. 1872. Recent introduction of One of Ireland’s most picturesque East Coast Adventure pontoons for smaller fishing boats. harbours, with restored cornmill, Deep sea angling or boat trips. Rostrevor house both of which have inspired many Have your photograph taken with Lower Knockbarragh Road artists. Water wheel at Cornmill in Big Fish sculpture as memento of Rostrevor BT34 3DP operation during guided tours. Set trip. Visit Mourne Maritime Visitor T: 028 4175 3535 against magnificent panorama of Centre, Tracing Your Mourne Roots E: [email protected] Mountains of Mourne. Excellent Exhibition on life in Mourne from W: www.eastcoastadventure.com base for exploring varied and 1800 to present, Mourne Seafood unspoilt coastline. Mountain centre nestled in Mourne Cookery School and Kilkeel Visitor Mountains and water sports centres Information Centre for more things in Warrenpoint and Carlingford to do in the area. Harbour. Perfect setting for outdoor pursuits or team building visitmournemountains.co.uk PAGE 113

Newcastle Yacht Club Warrenpoint Harbour Charters East Coast Adventure MV Keltic Lady Pisces II – Fishing Trips 12 South Promenade, The Harbour The Docks, Warrenpoint BT34 3JR Warrenpoint Castle Cruises Ltd Family & Small Group Sea Fishing and Newcastle BT33 0EX T: 028 4175 2878 Yacht Trips on Sightseeing Trips T: 028 4176 3669 T: 028 4377 047 E: [email protected] Ardfield Avenue M: 077 5927 6031 Warrenpoint BT34 3UE Carlingford Lough Newcastle Harbour E: [email protected] W: www.warrenpointharbour.co.uk Newcastle BT33 0EX E: [email protected] W: www.newcastleyachtclub.co.uk T: 028 4175 3425 T: 028 4175 3535 W: www.ukcharterboats.co.uk Regular scheduled services M: 078 1546 6498 E: [email protected] M: 077 9312 5224 Dinghy racing Thursday evenings to North England, Rotterdam E: [email protected] W: www.eastcoastadventure.com W: www.newcastleboattrips.com Sea angling, fishing trips daily on and Sunday afternoons from and Scandinavia, mean that Sea fishing and sightseeing trips Carlingford Lough. Groups and May to end of September. RYA Warrenpoint is an ideal centre for Daily passenger service from Book a family or small group individuals catered for. Rods and Warrenpoint to Omeath. New state yacht trip on Carlingford Lough. available on board MV Keltic Lady recognised Teaching Centre, sail onward distribution. Port facilities from Newcastle Harbour. MCA lines supplied if required. Also sight training courses offered May include berthing facilities for mussel of the art vessel MV Seascapes Meet your skipper at East Coast seeing trips, seal spotting and bird operates June to September with Adventure in Warrenpoint and take Coded for 12 passengers with all to August and power boat course boats and recreational crafts in safety equipment and fully insured. life. Boat fully licensed with all offered throughout the year. Town Dock area. daily sailings from 11am to 6pm. to the sea. Trip takes approximately safety equipment as standard. Transports bicycles and motor one hour, when skipper will explain RYA qualified skipper. Sea angling trips from 2.5 to 8 hour charters. Booking essential. Pontoon Kilkeel Harbour Warrenpoint Pontoon cycles, but not cars. Return adult fare how to sail yacht and encourage Opening Hours: June–August £5/€7. Return child fare £2.50/€4. you to take the helm. Fantastic fun Summertime mackerel fishing Kilkeel The Breakwater, Warrenpoint Vessel leaves from Pontoon family activity. trips. Rods and bait available, T: 028 4176 2287 T: 028 4175 2256 Warrenpoint or Pier in Omeath. individuals and groups welcome. E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Opening Hours: Daily Jul–Oct Additional cruises include Narrow Sight seeing trips and eco/bird/ Canoe/Kayak Hire E: [email protected] Admission: £40 per person Craft visiting for one night only can Water Castle Cruise (60 mins), nature watching trips. W: www.visitkilkeel.com (minimum five people) Clearsky Adventure use pontoon in Warrenpoint. Bay and Harbour Cruise (30 mins), T: 028 4372 3933 For further information contact Ross Monument (60 mins), all in Kilkeel Development Association. mornings or evenings. Sheltered and Life Adventure private hire available. The Grange Yard Victoria Lock Castlewellan Forest Park Omeath Road, Newry Castlewellan BT31 9BU T: 028 3031 3170 T: 028 4377 0714 E: newryvic@newryand mourne.gov.uk CanoeNI.com Currently used by leisure craft and Definitive guide to canoeing and as means of accessing Newry City kayaking in County Down and from Irish Sea via Carlingford Lough. Northern Ireland. Information on To access Victoria Lock, pre-book at access to canoe trails, canoe or least 48 hours in advance by phone. kayak rental, canoe and kayaking courses or canoeing holidays. visitmournemountains.co.uk PAGE 115

Your place at the table Taking a break from preparing meals is one of the real treats of visiting new places. Why not break a walk with a pub lunch or coffee stop? Or after a busy day in the great outdoors, pull up a chair at a local restaurant and enjoy some local produce by a roaring fire. Whatever you do, don’t go home without trying the local fish, a speciality of the area.

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Love local

One thing you can guarantee is that any good eaterie features plenty of fresh, local produce. Fine diners will love the local venison and Chefs are very proud of the local delights, and pheasant, oysters and mussels from Dundrum make a point of creating dishes that make the Bay, free range duck and pedigree pig. Local, most of them. The big three in Northern Ireland independent producers offer free-range eggs, are lamb, beef and potatoes, but the country also butter, honey, ice-cream, rhubarb, orchard fruits has world-class dairy, pork and chicken, as well like plum and the famous Armagh apples. as local vegetables. In the Mournes and Ring of Gullion, the fish and seafood is first class, and as Take your pick from hotel restaurants, brasseries, fresh as it comes. cafés and pubs. If you prefer to roll your sleeves up and get your apron on, try the Mourne Local products are served up in traditional ways, Seafood Cookery School in Kilkeel. Here you can or with a global twist. For a taste of authenticity, learn to cook fish and other foods like the experts. look out for traditional bakery and bread products, Irish stew, beef in Guinness, champ and the well-known Ulster Fry of course!

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Bistro / Brasserie Golf Links House Newry Golf Inn 109 Dundrum Road 11 Forkhill Road Bilbo’s Bistro Newcastle BT33 0LN Newry BT35 8LZ 50–52 Main Street T: 028 4372 2054 T: 028 3026 3871 Fast food Castlewellan BT31 9DJ E: [email protected] E: [email protected] T: 028 4377 2872 W: www.golflinkshouse.com W: www.newrygolfinn.co.uk Try the Mourne Foods Cycle Trail, Hillyard House Port O Call which links local artisan food producers Brontë Steak House 69 Ballynafoy Road, Ballinaskeagh, 1–5 Castle Avenue 13 Bridge Street on a memorable cycle route starting Banbridge BT32 5DN Castlewellan BT31 9DX Kilkeel BT34 4AD from Spelga Dam. Sample as you go, T: 028 4065 1338 T: 028 4377 1999 T: 028 4176 2621 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] then load up your panniers with tasty W: www.brontesteakhouse.com W: www.hillyardhouse.com local produce direct from the producers. Quails at the Gallery Café Coco JK’s Café & Grill F.E. McWilliam Gallery 69 Newry Street 26 Downshire Place 200 Newry Road www.enniskeenhotel.co.uk/ Banbridge BT32 3EA Banbridge BT32 3DF Banbridge BT32 3NB MourneFoodsCycleTrail.html T: 028 4062 2244 T: 028 4066 0848 T: 028 4062 9667 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] / W: www.cafe-coco-banbridge.com W: www.jksgrill.com [email protected] W: www.femcwilliam.com Coach Inn Kings Inn 19–21 Church Square 28 Lower Square Stoneboat Restaurant Banbridge BT32 4AP Castlewellan BT31 9DW 4 South Promenade T: 028 4066 2195 T: 028 4377 8247 Newcastle BT33 0EX Asian Sea Palace Spice of India E: [email protected] E: [email protected] T: 028 4372 3445 137 Main Street 1 Monaghan Street, Newry W. www.coachbanbridge.com W: www. kingsinn.eu E: [email protected] Exotikka Indian Newcastle BT33 0AE T: 028 3025 0700 W: www.stoneboatrestaurant.com Restaurant T: 028 4372 3626 Froth Coffee Linda’s Restaurant 10 Church Street The Anglers Rest Bistro 13 Central Promenade China Cuisine House & Bistro Warrenpoint BT34 3HN 42 Aughnacloy Road, Katesbridge Newcastle BT33 0AA The Cinnamon Club 67 Bridge Street, Newry 36 Tullybrannigan Road T: 028 4177 3775 Banbridge BT32 5QG T: 028 4372 2000 34–36 Railway Street T: 028 3083 3232 Newcastle BT33 0AD Newcastle BT33 0AG T: 028 4372 5049 T: 028 4067 1515 E: [email protected] Foo Kwai Restaurant T: 028 4372 6835 Imperial City W: www.frothcoffee.com Linen Hill Unit 1 The Outlet 25 Dromore Street W: www.cinnamonclub Unit 2, Phase 2 Bridgewater Park The Boulevard Ballynahinch BT24 8AG newcastle.co.uk The Quays Shopping Centre Gilberry Fayre Banbridge BT32 4GJ 1 Margaret Street T: 028 9756 3214 Newry BT35 8QS 92 Banbridge Road The Rose Garden Chinese T: 028 3025 1599 Gilford BT63 6DL T: 028 4062 6957 Newry BT34 1DE E: [email protected] T: 028 3026 6555 Gaze 3–5 Sugar Island T: 028 3883 2098 Newry BT35 6HT Wong Lee Restaurant E: [email protected] W: www.linenhill.co.uk 71-73 Newry Street The Front Room Banbridge BT32 3EA T: 028 3026 8702 Unit 1 & 2 W: www.gilberryfayre.com Mullholland’s Steak House 179 Dublin Road T: 028 4062 7008 Scarva Street Shopping Centre The Royal Jade Scarva Road, Banbridge BT32 3DA Ginesi’s Restaurant 18–20 Main Street Loughbrickland BT32 3PB 8 Monaghan Street, Newry T: 028 4062 9093 Castlewellan BT31 9DG T: 023 3831 8295 Quay View & Carry Out T: 028 4377 8294 E: thefrontroomrestaurant@ T: 028 3026 9369 E: [email protected] 34 Main Street Chinese Cuisine W. www.wongleerestaurant.co.uk yahoo.co.uk 38 Main Street, Dundrum BT33 0LY Ballynahinch BT24 8DN T: 028 4375 1111 T: 028 9756 2653 visitmournemountains.co.uk PAGE 121

Did you know? Froth Coffee House Patrisse Café Donard’s bull & Bistro 48 Newry Street 36 Tullybrannigan Road Banbridge BT32 3HA Legend says that Saint Patrick brought the Newcastle BT33 0AD T: 028 4062 8595 T: 028 4372 5049 bull belonging to local chieftain Donard Paws 4 Tea back to life, after it had died and been Greenbean Coffee 169 Main Street, Dundrum BT33 0LY butchered – this prompted Donard’s Roasters conversion to Christianity. 11 Townsend Street Piggotts Banbridge BT32 3LF Unit 2, Rathfriland Street T: 028 4062 9096 Banbridge BT32 3LA E: [email protected] T: 028 4066 9119 W: www.greenbeanroasters.com W: www.piggottsrestaurant.co.uk

The Harbour Inn Costa Coffee Deli Lites Grounded Espresso Bar Quails Café 13–15 Newry Street 6 Harbour Drive Unit 59, The Outlet 24 Church Street 27b Monaghan Street Banbridge BT32 3EA Annalong BT34 4TT Bridgewater Park Warrenpoint BT34 3HN Newry BT35 6AA Café Crème T: 028 4066 2604 T: 028 3083 3868 T: 028 4376 8678 139 Main Street, Banbridge BT32 4GJ T: 028 4175 4261 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Newcastle BT33 0AE T: 028 4062 5014 E: [email protected] W: www.quailsfinefoods.co.uk W: www.harbourinnannalong.co.uk T: 028 4372 6589 E: costabanbridge@ W: www.delilitesandwiches.com mbccfoodsireland.com Grounded Slieve Gullion Riverside Tearooms 89 Drumintee Road The Homeland Diner Café Krem Delicious Sandwich 12 Bridge Street Killeavy, Newry 16b Downpatrick Street 14–16 Hill Street, Newry Costa Coffee Company Dromore BT25 7AN T: 028 3084 9786 Rathfriland BT34 5DG T: 028 3026 6233 Unit 8 10A Donard Street, T: 028 9269 8732 T: 028 4063 1722 Buttercrane Shopping Centre Newcastle BT33 0AW E: [email protected] Café Lagoon Buttercrane Quay, Newry BT35 8HJ T: 028 4372 6236 Savoy Café T: 028 3025 7474 The Mulberry Tree Banbridge Leisure Centre Little Meadow 22 Main Street, Newcastle BT33 0AD 4 Banbridge Road, Gilford BT63 6DJ Restaurant Downshire Road Dolce & Gelato at T: 028 4372 5757 2 Main Street, Seaforde BT30 8PA Banbridge BT32 3JY Courtney’s Sandwich Bar Scarva Tearooms T: 028 3883 3979 E: [email protected] T: 028 4481 2085 T: 028 4062 0212 22 Margaret Street Main Street, Scarva BT63 6LS Seasalt Café & Deli Newry BT34 1DF W: www.littlemeadowcafeand E: [email protected] T: 028 3883 2163 51 Central Promenade T: 028 3025 1900 gifts.co.uk The Old George E: [email protected] Newcastle BT33 0HH 2 Caddell’s Lane Café Rossi T: 028 4372 5027 Rathfriland BT34 5PX 1a Main Street, Deli Lites Downshire Tea Rooms Maud’s Waterfoot, 106 Main Street T: 028 4063 0836 Ballynahinch BT24 8AP Unit 1 Monaghan Court 8 Main Street, Dundrum BT33 0SB Newcastle BT33 0AE Starbucks at The Outlet E: [email protected] Newry BT35 6BB T: 028 4375 1555 The Outlet, Bridgewater Park T: 028 4372 6184 Chrysalis at T: 028 3026 1770 Banbridge BT32 4GJ The Bistro Seaforde Butterfly House E: [email protected] French Presse T: 028 4062 7997 W: www.delilitesandwiches.com Niki’s Kitchen Café Jinglers Court, 43 Newry Street Seaforde Village 12 Bridge Street 107 Central Promenade Banbridge BT32 3EF T: 028 4481 1225 Banbridge BT32 3JS The Cosy Kitchen Newcastle BT33 0EU T: 028 4066 2446 Deli Lites 35 Main Street, Camlough BT35 7JG E: [email protected] T: 028 4062 3388 T: 028 4372 6777 W: www.seafordegardens.com The Quays T: 028 3083 8576 Top Nosh Newry BT35 8QS Frenchies Cafe and Bistro 37 Kilkeel Road, Annalong BT34 4TH T: 028 3025 1028 No.7 E: [email protected] Castlewellan Road, Clough 57–59 Downshire Road, Newry The Kilbroney Park Café T: 028 4376 8600 Shore Road, Rostrevor BT34 3AB W: www.delilitesandwiches.com T: 028 4481 1993 T: 028 3025 7319 E: [email protected] T: 028 4173 8026 W: www.topnoshannalong.co.uk visitmournemountains.co.uk PAGE 123

The Old School Ashfield Golf Halfway House House Café Course Restaurant 80 Halfway Rd, Banbridge BT32 4HB 39 Church Street 44 Cregganduff Road T: 028 9269 2351 Rostrevor BT34 3BB Cullyhanna BT35 0NA E: [email protected] W: www.halfwayhouse.co.uk T: 028 4173 8211 T: 028 3086 8180

The Shelbourne Avoca Hotel Halls Mill Inn 114 Banbridge Rd, Laurencetown, 69 Hill Street, Newry BT34 1DG 93 Central Promenade Banbridge BT63 6DJ T: 028 3026 2002 Newcastle BT33 0HH T: 028 4062 5565 E: [email protected] T: 028 4372 2253 E: [email protected] W: www.shelbournebakery.com W: www.avocahotel.co.uk W: www.hallsmillinn.com The Strand Bannville House 53–55 Central Promenade Linen House Restaurant Country Hotel 4–5 Riverside Mall, Gilford BT63 6HQ Newcastle BT33 0HH 174 Lurgan Road T: 028 3883 2929 T: 028 4372 3472 Banbridge BT32 4NR E: [email protected] E: [email protected] T: 028 4062 8884 W: www.linenhouserestaurant.co.uk W: www.thestrand.net E: reception@bannvillehouse hotel.co.uk Mill Street Restaurant The Streat W: www.bannvillehouse.co.uk 14 Mill Street, Gilford BT63 6HQ Unit 44, The Outlet T: 028 3883 1166 Bridgewater Park Bellini’s E: [email protected] Banbridge BT32 4GJ 25 Merchants Quay, Newry BT35 6AH W: www.millst.co.uk T: 028 4066 9460 T: 028 3083 3822 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Millbrook Lodge Hotel /thestreat W: www.bellinisnewry.com 5 Drumaness Road Ballynahinch BT24 8AG The Windsor Bennett’s Seafood T: 028 9756 2828 30 Bridge Street Bar & Grill W: www.millbrooklodge.co.uk Banbridge BT32 3JS 21–23 Church Street T: 028 4062 5177 Warrenpoint BT34 3HN Pot Belly Restaurant E: [email protected] T: 028 4175 2314 59 Banbridge Road, Tullylish W: www.thewindsorbakery.com W: www.bennettsseafood.com Gilford BT63 6DL T: 028 3883 1404 W: www.potbellyrestaurant.co.uk Tiffany’s Café Burrendale Hotel 2 Railway Street 51 Castlewellan Road Newcastle BT33 0AL Newcastle BT33 0JY Sinton’s at the Bridge 2 Station Road, Scarva T: 028 4372 2788 T: 028 4372 2599 Craigavon BT63 6JY W: www.burrendale.com T: 028 3883 2444 /BurrendaleHotel Fine Dining W: www.sintonsatthebridge.com Artbar Funkel Enniskeen Hotel Slieve Donard Resort & Spa 3 Monaghan Street, 98 Bryansford Road Downs Road, Newcastle BT33 0AH Newcastle BT33 0LF Newry BT35 6BB T: 028 4372 1066 T: 028 4372 2392 T: 028 3025 1935 E: [email protected] W: www.enniskeenhotel.com W: www.artbarfunkel.com W: www.hastingshotels.com /Slievedonard visitmournemountains.co.uk PAGE 125

The Balmoral Hotel / Bayside Catch Fish Deli Lites 15 Church Street Restaurant 23 and Chip Shop Unit 1 Monaghan Court Warrenpoint BT34 3HN T: 028 4175 4444 13 Seaview, Warrenpoint BT34 3NH 97 Main St, Dundrum BT33 0LU Newry BT35 6BB E: [email protected] T: 028 4175 3222 T: 028 4375 1934 T: 028 3026 1770 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.friartucks.ie W: www.balmoralwarrenpoint.co.uk Burger King W. www.delilitesandwiches.com Ginesi’s Restaurant The Fairways Restaurant 45b The Outlet, Bridgewater Park, The Belmont Hotel Banbridge BT32 4GJ Deli Lites & Carry Out Warrenpoint Golf Club Rathfriland Road T: 028 4066 0781 The Quays, Newry BT35 8QS 34 Main Street Warrenpoint BT34 3LN Banbridge BT32 3LH W: www.burgerking.co.uk T: 028 3025 1028 Ballynahinch BT24 8DN T: 028 4066 2517 T: 028 4175 3695 Family Favourites E: [email protected] T: 028 9756 2653 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Burger King W. www.delilitesandwiches.com W: www.belmont-hotel.com Diamond’s Restaurant The Quays, Newry BT35 8QS Herron’s Country The Oak Tree Restaurant 9–11 The Square, Warrenpoint Deli Lites 50 Crossan Road T: 028 3025 6273 Fried Chicken The Brook Restaurant BT34 3LY 24 Church Street Mayobridge BT34 2HY W: www.burgerking.co.uk 199 Main St, Newcastle BT33 0AE Kilkeel Golf Club T: 028 4175 2053 Warrenpoint BT34 3HN T: 028 3085 0295 T: 028 4372 3900 Mourne Park, Kilkeel BT34 4LB E: [email protected] Captain Cooks T: 028 4175 4261 W. www.herronscfc.com T: 028 4176 5095 E: [email protected] 17 Castlewellan Road E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.mayobridgegolf.com Friar Tuck’s Banbridge BT32 4AX W. www.delilitesandwiches.com Jimmy’s Traditional W: www.kilkeelgolfclub.com 57 Bridge Street T: 028 4066 2112 Cod & Chips The Whistledown Hotel Banbridge BT32 3JL 6 Seaview E: [email protected] Diamond’s Restaurant 74 Scarva St, Banbridge, BT32 3AD The Bucks Head Inn T: 028 4062 8282 & Takeaway T: 028 4062 2487 77 Main Street Warrenpoint BT34 3NH T: 028 4175 4174 6 Monaghan Street, Castlewellan Zebedees 9–11 The Square Dundrum BT33 OLU Warrenpoint BT34 3LY T: 028 4375 1868 E: [email protected] Newry BT35 6AA Fast Food Restaurant John Mac’s Fish and T: 028 4175 2053 W: www.thebucksheadinn.co.uk W: www.thewhistledownhotel.com T: 028 3026 8486 99 Main Street Chip Shop /the-whistledown-hotel E: [email protected] 3–5 Sugar Island Castlewellan BT31 9DH 9 Central Promenade, T: 028 4377 1410 The Canal Court Hotel Newry BT35 6HT Dundrum Quay View Newcastle BT33 0AA Merchants Quay, Newry BT35 8HF The Yellow Heifer T: 028 3026 9119 T: 028 4372 6119 T: 028 3025 1234 16 Main Street Cinnamon Indian Chinese Restaurant & 15 Church Street, E: [email protected] Camlough BT35 7JG Takeaway Kentucky Fried Chicken T: 028 3083 0505 Warrenpoint BT34 3HN Take Away W: www.canalcourthotel.com 34–36 Downs Road 40 Main Street, Dundrum BT33 0LY 102 Main St, Newcastle BT33 0AE E: [email protected] T: 028 4175 4444 Newcastle BT33 0AG T: 028 4375 1111 T: 028 4372 6479 E: [email protected] The Downshire T: 028 4372 6835 W. www.kfc.co.uk Thyme Square Restaurant W: www.friartucks.ie Arms Hotel Fabios Pizza 29 Market Square 69 Main St, Castlewellan BT31 9DQ 95 Newry Street Dromore BT25 1AW The Fun House Costa Coffee McDonald’s Banbridge BT32 3EF Unit 59, The Outlet T: 028 4377 1777 Armagh Road, Newry BT34 2QU T: 028 9269 2863 Greenbank Industrial Estate, T: 028 4066 2638 Bridgewater Park T: 028 3026 3500 Newry BT34 2QU E: [email protected] Banbridge BT32 4GJ W. www.mcdonalds.co.uk/ T: 028 3026 3500 Friar Tuck’s W: www.downshirearmshotel.com Vanilla T: 028 4062 5014 57 Bridge Street ukhome.html 67 Main Street, Newcastle BT33 0AE W: www.newryfunhouse.com E: costabanbridge@ Banbridge BT32 3JL T: 028 4372 2268 mbccfoodsireland.com T: 028 4062 8282 The Duke Restaurant W: www.vanillarestaurant.co.uk Food on the Go Ocean Palace 7 Duke Street, 6 Monaghan Street Chinese Take Away Warrenpoint BT34 3JY Courtney’s Sandwich Bar Villa Vinci Alexander’s Chippy Newry BT35 6AA 38a Main Street, Castlewellan T: 028 4175 2084 22 Margaret Street T: 028 3026 8486 BT31 9DQ. 31 Main Street, Newcastle BT33 0AD 80 Newry Street, E: enquiries@dukerestaurant Newry BT34 1DF T: 028 4372 3080 Banbridge BT32 3EA T: 028 4377 0888 newry.co.uk T: 028 3025 1900 3–5 Sugar Island W: www.dukerestaurantnewry.co.uk W: www. villavinci.co.uk T: 028 4062 8538 Newry BT35 6HT T: 028 3026 9119 visitmournemountains.co.uk PAGE 127

Peking Corner The Kebab House Wok Express Ltd Greenans Bar and Lounge Chinese Take Away 80 Main Street Chinese Take Away 1 Hilltown Road, Kilcoo BT34 5EZ 28 Railway Street Newcastle BT33 0AE 96 Main St, Newcastle BT33 0AE T: 028 4063 8633 Newcastle BT33 0AL T: 028 4372 5112 T: 028 4372 6868 T: 028 4372 3821 Harry’s Bar Quinn’s Spirit Grocers The Whistledown Hotel The Oak Grill 7 Dromore Street 62–64 Main Street 6 Seaview, Warrenpoint BT34 3NH Pizza Palazzo Fast Food Restaurant Gastro-Pub Banbridge BT32 4BS Newcastle BT33 0AE T: 028 4175 4174 T: 028 4372 6400 E: [email protected] 98 Main St, Newcastle BT33 0AE 43–47 Main Street T: 028 4066 2794 W. www.thewhistledownhotel.com T: 028 4372 6444 Castlewellan BT31 9DQ Anchor Bar E: [email protected] /the-whistledown-hotel W. www.pizzapalazzo.com T: 028 4377 0123 9 Bryansford Avenue Ramery Inn Newcastle BT33 0HJ Hearty’s Country House 43–45 Windmill Street Raaz Express Indian/Halal The Streat T: 028 4372 3344 16 Main Street, Belleek BT35 7PH Ballyanhinch BT24 8H Thierafurth Inn T: 028 9756 2171 83 Dublin Road, Kilcoo BT34 5HT 131a Main Street Unit 44, Bridgewater Park T: 028 3087 8799 T: 028 4377 8772 Newcastle BT33 0AE Banbridge BT32 4GJ Cloisters Bar and T: 028 4372 2985 T: 028 4066 9460 Restaurant Maghera Inn Seven Stars 4 Main Street, Loughbrickland W. www.facebook.com/RaazExpress E: [email protected] 29 Dromore Street Ballyloughlin Road Tonn Ruray Banbridge BT32 3NQ 59 Main Street, Dundrum BT33 0LY /thestreat Ballynahinch BT24 8AG Maghera BT33 9HE T: 028 4062 6461 T: 028 4375 1284 Sea Palace T: 028 9756 5886 T: 028 4372 2236 Chinese Restaurant The Windsor W. www.themagherainn.com 136 Main Street 30 Bridge Street Cobbles The Bank Newcastle BT33 0AE Banbridge BT32 3JS 15 The Mall, Newry BT34 1BX Maginn’s Bar & Bar & Restaurant Seafood T: 028 4372 3626 T: 028 4062 5177 T: 028 3083 3333 Restaurant Trevor Hill, Newry BT34 1DP E: [email protected] E: [email protected] 9–11 Main Street T: 028 3083 5501 Bennett’s Seafood Subway W. www.thewindsorbakery.com W. www.cobblesnewry.com Castlewellan BT31 9DF E: [email protected] Bar & Grill W. www.thebanknewry.com 23 Dromore Road T: 028 4377 8235 21–23 Church Street Banbridge BT32 4EB Top Of The Town Culloville House E: [email protected] Warrenpoint BT34 3HN W. www.maginnsbar.com T: 028 4062 0644 Fish and Chip Shop 61 Concession Road The Dundrum Inn T: 028 4175 2314 E: [email protected] 1 Main Street, Newcastle BT33 0AD Crossmaglen BT35 9AP 143–145 Main Street W. www.bennettsseafood.com T: 028 4372 4328 T: 028 3086 0379 O’Dowds Dundrum BT33 0LX Francis Street, Newry Francis Street, Newry BT35 8BQ T: 028 4375 1211 Mourne Seafood Bar T: 028 3025 0999 Villa Vinci Pizza Take Away Diamond Pat’s T: 028 3026 6926 10 Main Street, Dundrum BT33 0LU 12B Monaghan Street, Newry Main Street, Newcastle BT33 0AD 59 Central Promenade E: [email protected] The Halfway House T: 028 4375 1377 T: 028 3025 0993 T: 028 4372 3080 Newcastle BT33 0HH 80 Halfway Road W. www.mourneseafood.com W. www.villavinci.co.uk Hugh McCanns Banbridge BT32 4HB 133 Main Street, T: 028 4372 5700 121 Central Promenade T: 028 9269 2351 Newcastle BT33 0AE The Duke Restaurant Newcastle BT33 0EU E: [email protected] T: 028 4372 6808 7 Duke Street T: 028 4372 6622 W. www.halfwayhouse.co.uk Warrenpoint BT34 3JY Tele Pizza T: 028 4175 2084 Percy French Bar The Kilbroney E: enquiries@dukerestaurant 4 Downshire Place newry.co.uk Banbridge BT32 3DF & Restaurant Bar & Restaurant W. www.dukerestaurantnewry.co.uk T: 028 4062 5566 38a Downs Road 31 Church Street W. www.telepizza.tv Newcastle BT33 0JY Rostrevor BT34 3BA T: 028 4372 3175 T: 028 4173 8390 The Harbour Inn 6 Harbour Drive The Chicken Box The Primrose Bar Annalong BT34 4TT 79 Newry St, Banbridge BT32 3EA 30 Main Street T: 028 4376 8678 T: 028 4066 2102 Ballynahinch BT24 8DN E: [email protected] T: 028 9756 3177 W. www.harbourinnannalong.co.uk visitmournemountains.co.uk PAGE 129

Shopping Treat yourself You’ll find great choice for some retail therapy, from weekly markets to a huge outlet centre. Local towns offer traditionally produced crafts, while many shopping centres and high streets have multinational stores. visitmournemountains.co.uk PAGE 131

Made in the Mourne Mountains Outlet shopping

High quality, handcrafted products made locally The OUTLET at Banbridge is Ireland’s largest W5 LITE include fine art, jewellery, textiles, homeware and dedicated outlet centre, with great international at The OUTLET W5 LITE is a FREE, fun taster ceramics, as well as products made from Irish brands at discount prices. There are 50-plus stores experience of Belfast's award Linen. Many makers open their studios to visitors, and 1,500 parking spaces, so it’s good destination winning children's interactive or you could try local craft outlets, including the shopping. You can refuel at one of the cafes, destination opened in partnership with W5 at The Odyssey, Belfast. shop at the F E McWilliam Gallery or several of and keep the kids occupied at W5 Lite for free the Visitor Information Centres. (an offshoot of W5, the award winning science W5 LITE offers families visiting The OUTLET the opportunity to and discovery centre in Belfast). enjoy some of W5's great, hands- on exhibits; such as Flying Fish, www.the-outlet.co.uk One in a Million and a few which develop your creativity and skills in animation.

Primary and Post-primary school group visits are welcome and visitor servicing information is also located in the unit, comprises a team of Advisors who provide customers with help and guidance in order to ensure a pleasant visit to The OUTLET.

Opening Hours Mon–Wed 10am–6pm Thurs–Fri 10am–9pm Saturday 9am–6pm Sunday 1pm–6pm (Closed Christmas Day and Easter Sunday)

W5 LITE at The OUTLET Units 30 - 32, Outlet Park Banbridge BT32 4GJ T: 028 4062 5151 E: [email protected] FREE Wifi W: www.the-outlet.co.uk/w5-lite available in the larger towns visitmournemountains.co.uk PAGE 133

Big names

If you are looking for big high street names, try one of Newry’s shopping centres – Buttercrane or The Quays. Newry has a good mix of independent boutiques and high street names. Hill Street and Monaghan Street are great areas for independent fashion and jewellery shops. There are plenty of local independent boutiques to discover in Ballynahinch, Banbridge, Crossmaglen, Kilkeel and Newcastle. These local towns have ample car parking for stress-free shopping.

Buttercrane Shopping Centre Did you know? Local markets

Many local towns host regular markets – check out the listings for Ballynahinch, Crossmaglen, Kilkeel and Newry. There are also seasonal fairs in the area, for example in Castlewellan. Look out for local events like this at www.visitmournemountains.co.uk

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Retail Castlewellan Fair Kilkeel Town Antiques & Crafts Upper Square, Castlewellan BT31 9DD Capital of ancient Kingdom of T: 028 4461 0808 Ballynahinch Market Mourne. Bustling market town with Agnes Murnin W: www.downdc.gov.uk Windmill Street largest fishing fleet in Northern Newry Ballynahinch BT24 8HB Monthly Fair takes place on second Ireland. Range of independent M: 077 3248 0786 T: 028 9756 1950 Monday each month. Also three retailers, selling everything from Original, imaginative jewellery, E: ballynahinchcentre@ main fairs through year held on 1st needle to anchor. Gift and curiosity beautifully detailed and subtly downdc.gov.uk May, the first Monday public holiday shops, clothes and shoe shops, designed. Handcrafted in fine W: www.downdc.gov.uk in May and 1st November. For jewellers and Visitor Information sterling silver, nine or 18 carat gold. bookings contact Administration Takes place each Thursday in Centre selling souvenirs. Number of Each creation a one-off piece. at Down District Council. Windmill Street car park. excellent cafes and restaurants for morning coffee or afternoon tea Opening Hours: 9am–2pm. Crossmaglen Town Blue Beans Craft and homemade cake. Shop & Gallery Fitzpatrick Auctions Jumping Clay Banbridge Flower Market Agricultural market town, hosting 67 Main Street 18 Castle Street, Newry BT34 2BY 20 Queen Street, open air market on first and third Newry Variety Market Castlewellan BT31 9DQ T: 028 3026 5533 Warrenpoint BT34 5HZ Solitude Park car park, Friday of each month. Home to Mary Street, Newry T: 028 4377 0414 E: [email protected] T: 028 4175 4740 Rathfriland Street, Banbridge GAA Football team boasting 13 T: 028 3026 3004 E: [email protected] W: www.stephenfitzpatrick.co.uk M: 075 1152 7511 Every Friday and Saturday from County Championships in row. E: newryvic@newryandmourne. E: [email protected] W: www.bluebeanscraft.co.uk Auctioneers, valuers and early morning to 5pm. Team also won four All-Ireland titles gov.uk W: www.jumpingclay.co.uk since 1997. James Kernan, who Exciting retail outlet for textile estate agents. In existence for nearly 200 years Clay-modelling workshops and runs successful Kernan Equestrian artist Claire Warn. Vast collection Opening Hours: Buttercrane Centre, represented Ireland in and situated in prime location. birthday parties for all ages, using of traditional, unique and Mon–Fri 9am–5pm Shopping Centre Barcelona Olympics. Cross Square Traders sell wide variety of goods. contemporary design from Ireland’s Jumping Clay, a unique air-drying Buttercrane Quay, Newry BT35 8HJ Hotel provides 15 bedrooms, Also houses shops selling antiques, modelling clay. Larger numbers, leading craftspeople. Specialist in Fun to Learn T: 028 3026 4627 function room and good food. clothes and food. Focal point in heirloom christening gowns and community groups and workshops Numerous cafes and restaurants 5 Ardfreelin, Rathfriland Road E: [email protected] Newry and a hive of activity. Origins bonnets made from Irish Linen. outside normal working hours. with excellent food and warm, Newry BT34 1JG W: www.buttercraneshopping.co.uk date to Cistercian times. Functional ceramics, striking friendly welcome. T: 028 3025 0960 Opening Hours: glassware and stunning jewellery. Located in city centre, with many Opening Hours: Weekly Thu & Sat. W: www.fun–2–learn.com Tue–Sat 10.30am–5.30pm, high street favourites, including Opening Hours: Sun 1–6pm Crossmaglen Market High quality educational toys, Marks & Spencer, Dunnes and The Quays Mon–Sat 10am–6pm, Admission: £3.50 plus per person accessories and books for children. Primark. 1,000 parking spaces. Big Fayre 1st Friday of month. Shopping Centre Sun (Dec only) 2–5pm Smaller Fayre 3rd Friday of month. Newry BT35 8QS Admission: Free Jaine Forsythe Jewellery Kates Krafts T: 028 3025 6000 Unit 1 Craigmore Industrial Estate 2 Castlebrae, Dundrum BT33 0WB Hill Street & E: [email protected] Newry BT35 6LF Design4U M: 077 7377 9360 Monaghan Street W: www.thequays.co.uk 60 Derryleckagh Road T: 028 3026 3846 E: [email protected] Newry Warrenpoint BT34 3RB Located in city centre, with many W: www.jaineforsythe.co.uk Kathleen Brady has been in the T: 028 3085 0122 Hill Street has many independent high street favourites including glass business for the past 25 years, E: info@designed4u–ireland.com Stunning and original handcrafted retailers for men’s and ladies’ Debenhams, Sainsburys, Next and designing and etching flat glass jewellery made locally with top fashions, jewellers and shoe shops. River Island. Also contains nine screen Appealing range of unique, panels. Commissioned work and quality gemstones, swarovski crystal Monaghan Street has Dunnes cinema. 1,300 parking spaces. exciting, functional and decorative unique range of kiln-fired glass and sterling silver. Bridal work, colour Stores, TK Maxx, Argos, gift shops craft and giftware made using jewellery, clocks and mirrors. and computer centres. Quirky cafes match service, commissions, jewellery Rathfriland Market slate. Carraig range marries Celtic and innovative cooking, fabulous parties and gift vouchers available. Opening Hours: Church Square, Rathfriland art with a contemporary feel. Solas brasserie and gourmet dining. Mon–Thu 9am–5pm, range inspired by traditional and Opening Hours: By appointment Every Wednesday morning. Fri 9am–4pm, Sat 9am–12pm modern images, songs and verses. Mon–Sat 10am–4pm Kilkeel Market Products manufactured from Admission: Free Last Wednesday of month. recycled materials. visitmournemountains.co.uk PAGE 137

Lorsha Design Mount Ida Pottery Mourne Textiles & Newcastle Visitor Painted Earth Thomas Ferguson 7a Sugar Quay, Newry BT35 6HZ 32 Mount Ida Road Handloom Weaving Shop Information Centre 98 Main Street, Newcastle BT33 OHZ Irish Linen Centre – T: 028 3025 0146 Banbridge BT32 4HF 86 Killowen Old Road 10–14 Central Promenade T: 028 4372 2510 Factory Shop E: [email protected] T: 028 9269 3691 Rostrevor BT34 3AE Newcastle BT33 0AA E: shop@paintedearth–ni.co.uk 54 Scarva Road W: www.lorsha.co.uk M: 0778 844 6211 T: 028 4173 8373 T: 028 4372 2222 W: www.paintedearth–ni.co.uk Banbridge BT32 3QD E: [email protected] Exclusive hand painted silk M: 077 1717 5128 E: [email protected] Quality craft and gift shop with crafts T: 028 4062 3491 W: www.mountidapottery.co.uk accessories and interior collections, E: [email protected] W: www.downdc.gov.uk from all over Ireland. High proportion E: [email protected] W: www.mournetextiles.com including wall hangings, table Pottery workshop and studio Wide range of traditional and of local work, including pottery, W: www.fergusonsirishlinen.com ceramics, clothing, jewellery, batik, runners and pictures. in beautiful, rural location with Set up in 1950s. One of oldest and contemporary crafts, including many hand painted silks, prints, lithographs, Unique opportunity to see various delightful views of County Down last remaining handloom weaving local producers. Designer knitwear, Opening Hours: 9am–5pm linoprints and originals. Specialist stages of Irish linen in production. countryside and beautiful garden. workshops in Northern Ireland. jewellery, pottery, woodcarvings and Processes include designing, Range of ceramic courses tailored in bespoke jewellery, and wedding Maura Smyth Ceramics Varied fabrics with mixes of pebbly hand painted silks. Wide range of jewellery for the entire bridal party. weaving, specialist sewing, cutting to individual needs. greys, blues, soft golds and greens, souvenirs, books and maps. 32 Seaview, Warrenpoint BT34 3NJ and ornamenting. The world’s peaty browns and natural whites Opening Hours: T: 028 4177 3669 Opening Hours: By appointment Opening Hours: only manufacturers of Double with speckles of colour throughout, Mon–Sat 10am–5.30pm E: [email protected] Admission: Free Mon–Sat 10am–5pm, Damask Irish Linen. Products used evoke colours and textures of rich, W: msmythworkshops.com Sun 2–5pm, in royal palaces and international inspiring landscape. Viewing by extended hours Jul & Aug Paradise Living embassies since 1854. Tours Studio based on shores of Mourne Grange Gift Shop appointment only. Admission: Free 43 Ben Crom Place available. Carlingford Lough. Range of 169 Newry Road, Kilkeel BT34 4EX Kilkeel BT34 4DL contemporary stoneware ceramics, T: 028 4176 0103 F E McWilliam Gallery T: 028 4176 5635 Opening Hours: currently stocked in galleries and W: www.mournegrange.org Newry Visitor Mon–Thu 9am–4.30pm, & Studio Fri 9am–12.15pm craft outlets throughout Ireland. Camphill Community where Information Centre 200 Newry Road Sugarisland Beads Admission: Candleholders, nightholders, vases, mentally and physically Bagenal’s Castle, Castle Street Banbridge BT32 3NB 121 Main Street Factory tours £6 per person, clocks, mirrors, trinket boxes and disadvantaged adults live and work Newry BT34 2BY T: 028 4062 3322 Newcastle BT33 0AE 2–5 people £4.75, 6+ people £3.75, lamps. Hand-crafted with influences with co-workers and families. Craft T: 028 3031 3170 E: [email protected] T: 028 4372 4683 20+ people £3 per person, must be from Celtic and Art Deco period. and coffee shop features beautiful E: [email protected] W: www.femcwilliam.com E: sugarislandbeads@ booked in advance Ceramic workshops for children products from weaver, pottery and W: www.visitnewryandmourne.com btinternet.com and adults. Opened 2008, celebrating the woodwork shops. Delicious cakes Range of crafts and souvenirs. W: www.sugarislandbeadshop.co.uk work of sculptor Frederick Edward Warrenpoint Town Hall Opening Hours: and biscuits made from organic McWilliam, born in Banbridge in Opening Hours: Established for 17 years, making Church Street Mon–Fri daily, Sat afternoon by ingredients. 1909. Contemporary of Henry Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, jewellery from wide range of beads Warrenpoint BT34 3HN appointment. Opening Hours: Fri, Sat & Sun Moore, who made name in Sat 10am–4pm, from all over the world. T: 028 4175 2256 2.30–5.30pm London and was one of most Jul & Aug Mon–Fri 9am–6pm, E: [email protected] important sculptors of generation. Jul, Aug & Sept Sun 1–5pm The Bead Shop W: www.newryandmourne.gov.uk Small sculpture garden. Features Richbrook Industrial Estate, Town Hall with 360-seat theatre, permanent display of McWilliam’s Bessbrook, Newry BT35 7DT Olive Coffee Shop lecture theatre, boardroom and work, temporary exhibition of Irish 7a Sugar House Quay conference room, three dressing and international art, craft shop, Newry BT35 6HZ The Lodge Studio rooms, exhibition space and café and Visitor Information Point. T: 028 3026 7272 187 Main Street disabled access throughout. Events Opening Hours: W: www.olivecafes.com Dundrum BT33 0LY list on Newry and Mourne arts and T: 028 4375 1281 Mon–Sat 10am–5pm, Coffee shop with gifts & accessories. culture Facebook page. Sun (Jun–Aug only) 1–5pm E: [email protected] Opening Hours: Admission: Free Opening Hours: Working studio with gallery Mon–Fri 8.30am–5pm, Fri 8.30am–6pm, Sat 10am–6pm, producing paintings, pastels, evening / Sat & Sun bookings Sun 12–5pm prints, textiles, batik and stitch. by arrangement Opening Hours: Contact for times Admission: Contact for details Admission: Free visitmournemountains.co.uk PAGE 139 Did you know? Lights, camera, action Art in the Unspoilt beaches and dramatic scenery makes the Mourne Mountains and Ring of Mourne Mountains Gullion a great filming location, for titles like Philomena (Rostrevor) and Game of Thrones There are plenty of local venues for the performing (Banbridge and Tollymore Forest). arts, with space for workshops and exhibitions. Newry and Warrenpoint Town Halls both have a Tollymore Forest large theatre, the Sean Hollywood Arts Centre in Newry has a full programme of listings and you can keep the family occupied in craft spaces like Arts The Sean Hollywood dance studio, workshop for set and Arts Centre scenery construction, café, art studio, dark room and two meeting rooms. Jumping Clay or pottery painting. Imagos Art Gallery 1a Bank Parade Events list on Newry and Mourne Arts 4 Forthill Road, Crieve Newry BT35 6HP and Culture Facebook page. The Mournes has a public art trail consisting Newry BT34 2LP T: 028 3031 3180 T: 028 3083 4927 E: artsreception@newryand Opening Hours: of 12 pieces at significant sites – Clough, E: [email protected] mourne.gov.uk Mon–Fri 8am–5pm, Dundrum, Newcastle, Tollymore, Silent Valley W: www.imagosart.co.uk W: www.newryandmourne.gov.uk Sat 9am–1pm Admission: Contact for details and Rathfriland, among others. This trail aims Large selection of traditional Arts Centre with two galleries, to lead visitors around the area, learning about and contemporary artwork, 110-seat auditorium, rehearsal room, including painting, drawing, print, history and heritage on the way. photography and sculpture. Admission: Free

Paint Pots 13a Church Street Warrenpoint BT34 3HN T: 028 4177 3277 E: [email protected] W: www.paint-pots.com Select a piece of unfinished pottery from extensive range. Choose colours and paint your design. Will glaze and fire your masterpiece, ready for collection a week later. Opening Hours: Tue–Fri 9.30am–5pm, Sat 9.30am–4pm

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Banbridge Buskers Events Every year in June the streets of The locals know just how to make a party Banbridge are full to capacity with go with a swing, and the area plays host to hundreds of musicians, singers, lots of special events throughout the year. bands and solo acts and street performers from across the globe. For the best up-to-date information about They entertain large family crowds what’s on, pick up an events guide at your in the hope of winning spot prizes. nearest Visitor Information Centre, or check That's entertainment! out www.visitmournemountains.co.uk Find out more at www.visitmournemountains.co.uk

Buskfest, Banbridge

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Our Festivals Fiddler’s Green Many local festivals are doing their bit to help preserve the unique culture of the area, and at Fiddler’s Green International special events you get a real feel for the local Festival in Rostrevor runs over a community. Lots of events make the most of the week every summer. It has an landscape and stunning scenery. FREE Wifi amazing family programme of Camlough Lake available in the concerts and lots of free music larger towns outdoors – folk, blues, country and Water Festival jazz – plus speakers, exhibitions, County Armagh's very own water children’s entertainment and sports festival takes place annually cultural events. in August including swimming, B/E Aerospace Festival of Flight water polo, triathlon, Irish long distance water swimming events The B/E Aerospace Festival of Flight takes place and water skiing. in Newcastle in the second week of August. There are many free events for all the family, including a programme of air displays with amazing jet aircraft, an Aviation Village in Donard Park, exhibitions, family workshops, vintage vehicles and music. Banbridge Arts Fest Banbridge Arts Fest takes place in the autumn. It is full of arts and cultural events in a programme lasting over a week, including writers, pop-ups featuring local artists, kids’ activities, a craft fair, street performance and music. This is all in a town that also boasts the F E McWilliam Gallery, Brontё Centre and several public art spaces.

Festival of Flight F E McWilliam Gallery Camlough Lake visitmournemountains.co.uk PAGE 145

Information & Services

Emergency Out of Hours Police Stations Transport Services Emergency Police Service Translink Public Transport George Best Belfast Doctor Northern Ireland City Airport 2 Belfast Road, Newry 028 9066 6630 call 999 If you require urgent medical translink.co.uk 028 9093 9093 Ambulance, Fire, assistance outside normal GP 028 3026 5500 belfastcityairport.com Police Service NI or hours contact the GP Out of Dublin Airport Hours Service. This is usually Police Service P&O Ferries after 6pm Monday to Friday Northern Ireland +353 (0)1814 1111 and all day Saturday, Sunday dublinairport.com 084 5600 8000 37–43 South Promenade, 087 1664 2121 and Bank Holidays. poferries.com (non emergency) Newcastle Belfast International Mourne Mountain Banbridge Group Surgery 0845 600 8000 Airport (Crumlin) Stena Line Ferries Banbridge Rescue is co-ordinated Police Service 028 9448 4848 084 4770 7070 through the local PSNI. 028 4062 3303 Northern Ireland belfastairport.com stenaline.co.uk 14 Castlewellan Road, Banbridge Initial contact should Daisy Hill Hospital be through dialing 999. 5 Hospital Rd, Newry BT35 8DR 0845 600 8000 028 3083 5000 Hospitals DowneDoc 2 Struell Wells Road Daisy Hill Hospital Downpatrick BT30 6RL 5 Hospital Rd, Newry BT35 8DR Did you know? 028 9260 2204 028 3083 5000 Free Wifi Kilkeel Primary Care Centre Downe Hospital Greencastle St, Kilkeel, 2 Struell Wells Road Newry BT34 4BH Free wifi in many of the cafes, restaurants Downpatrick BT30 6RL 028 4176 0800 and places to stay throughout the Mourne 028 4461 3311 Mountains and Ring of Gullion area. It's also Saint John of God’s available on the main street in the towns Hospital & Newry Hospice of Ballynahinch, Banbridge, Crossmaglen, 1 Courtney Hill, Newry BT34 2EZ Kilkeel, Newcastle and Newry City. For 028 3026 7711 additional listings of free wifi please visit www.visitmournemountains.co.uk visitmournemountains.co.uk PAGE 147

Room with a view Accommodation

Rest your head in the Mournes and Ring of Gullion at a luxurious spa hotel, cosy bed and breakfast, stylish self- catering property or hostel in the mountains. Whichever option suits you best, you’ll get a warm welcome. The Mourne Mountains and Ring of Gullion are a perfect location for exploring many areas of Ireland. In scenery this spectacular, be sure to choose a room with a view.

Newcastle Beach visitmournemountains.co.uk PAGE 149 Annalong Annalong Annalong Accommodation ★★★★ Self Catering ★★★★ Self Catering Self Catering

Key } Hotels Parking available Restaurant nearby F Ground floor room available j Licensed premises Guest Houses G Family room available on request  Bar nearby Clement Cottage Rowanbank Cornmill Quay Cottages f Cot/high chair available x Special diets catered for 122 Mill Road, Annalong BT34 4RH 230 Head Road, Annalong BT34 4RJ Cornmill Quay, Annalong Marine Park, B&Bs  Babysitting service 9 Food/mobile shop on site/nearby T: 028 4376 8607 M: 078 8503 5698 Annalong BT34 4QJ C Dogs/pets welcome outside d Barbecue/patio facilities M: 077 2151 0410 E: [email protected] T: 028 4377 0714 Self Catering C Dogs/pets welcome inside z Laundry facilities/service E: [email protected] www.mournescottage.co.uk E: [email protected] ( TV in bedrooms/on premises v Ironing facilities www.clementcottage.com (Rooms 3, sleeps 6) www.onegreatadventure.com Hostels (Rooms 3, sleeps 6) Units 4 (Rooms 2, sleeps 3-6) ) Satellite TV g Dishwasher ^ DVD I Microwave z ^ ( g z I v N I ^ } f ; ( ^ z g v I 9 d All establishments listed are registered and approved by CD player  Washing machine I     I Northern Ireland Tourist Board. Tarriff rates available online ; ) d G F } f  € b   N   ( d } I I F v f go to www.visitmournemountains.co.uk. Rates are subject to ; Hairdryer available  Tumble dryer alteration and must be confirmed at time of booking. ^ Telephone for guest use/in bedrooms I Linen provided A Left luggage facility J Linen for hire Please Note Annalong Annalong Atticall All accommodation is listed in alphabetical w Spa facilities on premises Towels supplied Self Catering Hostel B&B order by town, thereafter by type of ! Swimming pool on premises G Garden for guest use accommodation, rating and name. } Gym on premises  Private garden Motorhomes, Camping & Caravans O Entertainment on premises G Lift/elevator For information on motorhome, % Games room on site b Central heating included camping and caravan facilities go to www.visitmournemountains.co.uk or � Wireless internet access (WiFi) Open fire contact any of our Visitor Information k Credit cards accepted Electricity included Centres. € Euro accepted N Welcome pack PayPal accepted [ No smoking in bedrooms / on premises Dunnywater Lodge - Mourne Life Adventure & Residential Centre Hillview House B&B % 252 Head Road, Mullartown, Cornmill Quay, Annalong Marine Park, 17 & 18 Bog Road, Atticall BT34 4HT Tea/coffee making facilities Interlink rooms Annalong BT34 4RL Annalong BT34 4QJ T: 028 4176 4269 Kitchen facilities for guest use I Electric shaver point T: 028 4067 1616 M: 077 3040 1331 T: 028 4377 0714 M: 077 6292 3731 v Restaurant on premises E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.dunnywaterlodge.co.nr www.onegreatadventure.com www.hillviewhouse.co.uk (Rooms 3, sleeps 6) (Beds 40, en-suite 40) (Rooms 3, en-suite 3)

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Annalong Annalong Annalong Atticall Atticall Ballymartin Guest House B&B B&B ★★★ Self Catering Hostel B&B

Glassdrumman Lodge Fair Haven Marine Villa Hillview Chalet The Mourne Lodge, Cnocnafeola Sharon Farm 85 Mill Road, Annalong BT34 4RH 16 Moneydarragh Road, Annalong BT34 4TY 41 Main Street, Moneydorragh More, 18 Bog Road, Atticall BT34 4HT Bog Road, Atticall BT34 4HT 6 Ballykeel Road, Ballymartin BT34 4PL T: 028 4376 8451 T: 028 4376 8153 Annalong BT34 4QH T: 028 4176 4269 T: 028 4176 5859 T: 028 4176 2521 E: [email protected] M: 077 4055 5162 T: 028 4376 8496 M: 077 6292 3731 M: 079 1819 7000 (Rooms 2, en-suite 0) www.glassdrummanlodge.com E: [email protected] M: 079 3625 5091 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] (Rooms 10, en-suite 10) www.fair-haven.co.uk E: [email protected] www.hillviewhouse.co.uk www.themournelodge.com (Rooms 4, en-suite 2) (Rooms 2, en-suite 1) (Rooms 2, sleeps 6) (Beds 31, en-suite 31)

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Binnian View Millbrook Lodge Hotel Willow Lodge Healing Concepts The Old Post Office Downshire Arms Hotel 113 Ballyveamore Road, Ballymartin BT34 4UN 5 Drumaness Road, Ballynahinch BT24 8LS 20a Magheraknock Road, 15 Kinallen Road, Ballyward BT31 9QU 4 Castlewellan Road, Ballyward BT31 9RL 95 Newry Street, Banbridge BT32 3EF T: 028 4376 8053 T: 028 9756 2828 Ballynahinch BT24 8TJ T: 028 4067 1228 T: 028 4065 0445 T: 028 4066 2638 M: 078 5852 4048 E: [email protected] T: 028 9756 2466 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] M: 078 0239 1810 (Rooms 2, sleeps 5) www.millbrooklodge.co.uk M: 077 3921 1350 (Rooms 2, en-suite 0) www.selfcateringbelfastireland.com E: [email protected] (Rooms 16, en-suite 16) E: [email protected] (Rooms 4, sleeps 6) www.downshirearmshotel.com (Rooms 5, en-suite 4) (Rooms 9, en-suite 9)

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Ballynahinch Ballynahinch Ballynahinch Banbridge Banbridge Banbridge B&B B&B B&B ★★ Hotel Hotel Guest House

Dairy Lake House Eden-A-Vadie Guiness House Belmont Hotel Bannville House Country Hotel Greenacres Guesthouse 172 Old Belfast Road, Ballynahinch BT24 8YJ 19 Dromore Road, Ballymaglave North, 31 Guiness Road, Ballynahinch BT24 8QN Rathfriland Road, Banbridge BT32 3LH 174 Lurgan Road, Banbridge BT32 4NR 15 Brague Road, Banbridge BT32 5JZ T: 028 9756 1543 Ballynahinch BT24 8HP T: 028 9756 0206 T: 028 4066 2517 T: 028 4062 8884 T: 028 4062 3328 (Rooms 3, en-suite 3) T: 028 9756 2509 M: 077 2556 1442 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] M: 079 6713 7342 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.thebelmonthotel.com www.bannvillehouse.co.uk E: [email protected] www.edenavadie.com www.guinesshouse.com (Rooms 11, en-suite 11) (Rooms 15, en-suite 15) www.greenacresguesthouse.co.uk (Rooms 2, en-suite 0) (Rooms 3, en-suite 3) (Rooms 4, en-suite 4)

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Ballynahinch Ballynahinch Ballynahinch Banbridge Banbridge Banbridge B&B ★★★★★ Self Catering Self Catering B&B B&B B&B

Number Thirty The West Wing at Stone Cottage Magheralone House Ballyroney Cottage B&B Fresh Winds B&B Hilltop Lodge 30 Mountview Road, Ballynahinch BT24 8JR 42a Magheraknock Road, 20 Magheralone Road, Ballynahinch BT24 8ND 40 Lackan Road, Banbridge BT32 5JA 30 Ringsend Road, Banbridge BT32 3QQ 44 Barrack Hill, Banbridge BT32 4HE T: 028 9756 2956 Ballynahinch BT24 8TJ T: 028 9756 5724 M: 077 5409 1772 T: 028 4062 2943 T: 028 4062 7240 M: 077 7470 6006 T: 028 9756 4300 M: 078 3779 5132 E: [email protected] M: 077 7150 2020 M: 078 0157 5777 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.ballyroneycottage.com E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.number-thirty.com www.stone-cottage.com (Rooms 2, sleeps 4) (Rooms 2, en-suite 2) www.freshwindsbedandbreakfast.co.uk www.barrackhill.co.uk (Rooms 2, en-suite 2) (Rooms 2, sleeps 4) (Rooms 2, en-suite 1) (Rooms 3, en-suite 3)

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Golfkeel Self Catering Fernhill Lodge Magherally Cottage Hillyard House Tonlegee Newton Lodge 15 Ballykeel Road, Banbridge BT32 3UE 41 Fernhill Road, Banbridge BT32 5QT 47a Kilmacrew Road, Banbridge BT32 4EP 1-5 Castle Avenue, Castlewellan BT31 9DX 3 Churchfield Heights, Newcastle Road, 2 Dundrinne Road, Castlewellan BT31 9EX T: 028 4062 5580 T: 028 4062 8395 T: 028 4062 4052 T: 028 4377 1999 Castlewellan BT31 9HY T: 028 4377 0256 M: 078 0805 8392 M: 079 6225 4473 M: 075 6147 9670 M: 077 1276 6385 T: 028 4377 1398 M: 078 8164 5106 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.golfkeel.co.uk www.banbridgeselfcatering.co.uk www.magherallycottage.co.uk www.hillyardhouse.co.uk (Rooms 2, en-suite 2) www.accessibleholidaysni.co.uk Units 3 (Rooms 3, sleeps 6) (Rooms 3, sleeps 6) (Rooms 3, sleeps 6) (Rooms 9, en-suite 9) (Rooms 4, sleeps 8)

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Banbridge Banbridge Banbridge Castlewellan Castlewellan Castlewellan ★★★ Self Catering Self Catering Self Catering ★★★ Self Catering ★★★ Self Catering Self Catering

Limewood Mary Anns Millview Lodge Ballyginny Cottage Stonecroft Dawnsull Hollow 53 Limewood, Scarva Road, 173 Dublin Road, Banbridge BT32 3PB 31 Millvale Road, Banbridge BT32 5AG 74 Ballyloughlin Road, Ballyginny, 62A Burrenreagh Road, Castlewellan BT31 9HJ 38 Burrenbridge Road, Castlewellan BT31 9HT Banbridge BT32 3FH T: 028 3831 8454 T: 028 4067 1306 Castlewellan BT31 9HE T: 028 4372 6744 T: 028 4375 0115 T: 028 4062 8395 M: 077 2970 6110 M: 077 4344 4518 M: 077 7902 5673 M: 078 1369 5316 M: 078 7326 8662 M: 079 6225 4473 (Rooms 3, sleeps 6) E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] (Rooms 2, sleeps 4) E: [email protected] www.millviewlodge.co.uk (Rooms 2, sleeps 4) (Rooms 3, sleeps 5) www.banbridgeselfcatering.com (Rooms 4, sleeps 8) (Rooms 3, sleeps 5)

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Black Gap Farm Bru An Tsosa Kings Inn The Labourer’s Cottage Castlewellan Christian Samphreda 26 Divernagh Road, Bessbrook, 32a Ballinaleck Road, Camlough, 28 Lower Square, Castlewellan BT31 9DW 76 Ballyloughlin Road, Castlewellan BT31 9HE Conference Centre 34 Claragh Road, Clough BT30 8RR Newry BT35 7BW Newry BT35 7HU T: 028 4377 8247 M: 075 7083 1311 The Castle, Castlewellan BT31 9BU T: 014 3226 8397 T: 028 3083 0358 T: 028 3083 0727 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] T: 028 4377 8733 M: 077 1158 4069 M: 077 5395 9583 E: [email protected] www.kingsinn.eu (Rooms 2, sleeps 4) www.castlewellancastle.org E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.bruantsosa.com (Rooms 8, en-suite 8) (Beds 175, en-suite 24) www.samphredaholidayhome.com (Rooms 3, en-suite 3) (Rooms 3, sleeps 6) (Rooms 2, sleeps 4)

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Grange Cottage The Cross Square Hotel Noeline Bed and Breakfast The Carriage House The Gate Lodge Chances Mourne View Apartment 12a Grange Road, Cranfield BT34 4LW 4-5 O’Fiach Square, Crossmaglen BT35 9AA 2A Mullaghdrin Road, Dromara, 71 Main Street, Dundrum BT33 0LU 14 Main Street, Dundrum BT33 0LU 32 The Quay, Dundrum BT33 0LS M: 077 1426 1889 T: 028 3086 0505 Dromore BT25 2AF T: 028 4375 1635 T: 028 4375 0902 M: 077 8680 5458 M: 077 0494 5573 E: [email protected] T: 028 9753 3363 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] M: 077 8530 0168 E: [email protected] www.crosssquarehotel.com E: [email protected] www.carriagehousedundrum.com (Rooms 1, en-suite 1) E: [email protected] (Rooms 3, sleeps 6) (Rooms 15, en-suite 15) (Rooms 2, en-suite 2, sleeps 3) (Rooms 3, en-suite 3) (Rooms 3, sleeps 5)

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Scion Hill Gatelodge Park Cottage Carrickbroad Cottage Murlough Gate Lodge 33 The Quay 39 The Quay 24 Tullinisky Road, Dromara BT25 2PJ 23 Park Road, Dromara BT25 2JW 58 Carrickbroad Road, Dromintee, Keel Point, Dundrum BT33 0NQ 33 The Quay, Dundrum BT33 0LS 39 The Quay, Dundrum BT33 0LS M: 078 7125 0905 T: 028 9753 2894 Newry BT35 8TQ T: 084 4800 2070 M: 078 3366 8660 M: 079 8069 0250 E: [email protected] M: 078 0229 4998 T: 028 3088 8167 E: [email protected] M: 079 7349 3815 E: [email protected] www.scionhillgatelodge.com E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.nationaltrustcottages.co.uk E: [email protected] (Rooms 3, sleeps 5) (Rooms 2, sleeps 4) www.parkcottagedromara.com (Rooms 2, sleeps 4) (Rooms 2, sleeps 4) (Rooms 3, sleeps 6) (Rooms 4, sleeps 6)

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Clanmurry Grove Fort Arley House B&B 5 Murlough Bay Court 86 The Quay 91 The Quay 16 Lower Quilly Road, Dromore BT25 1NL 62 Grove Road, Dromore BT25 2EL 14 Belfast Road, Dundrum BT33 0NG 5 Murlough Bay Court, Dundrum BT33 0WH 86 The Quay, Dundrum BT33 0UJ 91 The Quay, Dundrum BT33 0LS T: 028 9269 3760 T: 028 9753 2791 T: 028 4375 0949 M: 079 1912 3672 T: 028 9753 2542 T: 028 9065 6474 M: 077 6811 6291 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] M: 075 2306 0102 M: 075 6815 1394 E: [email protected] www.grovefortselfcatering.com www.arleyhousedundrum.co.uk (Rooms 3, sleeps 6) E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.clanmurry.com (Rooms 3, sleeps 6) (Rooms 3, en-suite 2) (Rooms 2, sleeps 4) (Rooms 3, sleeps 7) (Rooms 3, en-suite 1)

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Castle Cottage Downshire Manor Dundrum Bay Holiday Homes Stramore House Spelga House Downshire Mews Apartments 7 Castle Hill, Dundrum BT33 0NF 8 Main Street, Dundrum BT33 0LU 38 Main Street, Dundrum BT33 0LY 82 Stramore Road, Loughans, 91 Kilkeel Road, Hilltown BT34 5XL Main Street, Hilltown BT34 5UH T: 028 4375 1320 T: 028 9066 5158 T: 028 4372 4348 Gilford BT63 6HN M: 077 2043 2781 T: 028 4063 8899 E: [email protected] M: 077 1160 9712 M: 077 1061 5020 T: 028 3883 0880 E: [email protected] M: 078 1023 5468 (Rooms 1, sleeps 2) E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.mourneholidays.co.uk E: [email protected] (Rooms 4, sleeps 8) www.holidayhomes-ireland.com (Rooms 3, en-suite 3) (Rooms 6, sleeps 10) www.downshire-arms.com Units 8 (Rooms 5, sleeps 4-6) Units 7 (Rooms 2, sleeps 5)

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Dunmegan Cove Hill House Murlough Cottage Railway House Butterfly B&B Yew Wood Cottage 87 The Quay, Dundrum BT33 0UJ 18 Kilmegan Road, Dundrum BT33 0NJ Widows Row, Dundrum BT33 0NG 3 Knockduff Road, Jerrettspass BT35 6LU 7a Grants Road, Jonesborough BT35 8JG 25 Foughilletra Road, Jonesborough, M: 078 1460 4076 T: 028 4375 1464 T: 084 4800 2070 T: 028 3082 1342 T: 028 3084 9465 Newry BT35 8JE E: [email protected] T: 028 4374 1054 M: 084 4800 2071 M: 077 0899 2735 M: 078 4040 0330 T: 028 3084 8936 M: 074 3603 3335 (Rooms 2, sleeps 4) E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] M: 078 3164 7729 www.visitcoastofdown.com/hillhouse www.nationaltrustcottages.co.uk (Rooms 2, sleeps 4) www.ontdekierland.nl E: [email protected] (Rooms 2, sleeps 4) (Rooms 1, sleeps 2) (Rooms 2, en-suite 0) www.yewwoodcottage.com (Rooms 3, sleeps 6)

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No. 35 The Quay The Engine House Hunters Lodge Johnny’s Cottages Kilmorey Arms Hotel Cranmore Bed & Breakfast No. 35 The Quay, Dundrum BT33 0LS 4 Murlough Quay, Dundrum BT33 0SX 59B Hunters Hill Road, Gilford BT63 6AL 36 Seafin Road, Killeavey BT35 8LA 41 Greencastle Street, Kilkeel BT34 4BH 163 Newcastle Road, Kilkeel BT34 4NN M: 077 7542 6789 T: 028 9185 3809 T: 028 3883 0994 T: 028 3087 8715 T: 028 4176 2220 T: 028 4176 2021 E: [email protected] M: 077 4858 3493 M: 075 0228 5975 M: 078 0170 7127 E: [email protected] M: 078 3510 5682 www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p423951 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.kilmoreyarmshotel.co.uk E: [email protected] (Rooms 3, sleeps 5) www.dundrumaccommodation.com www.hunterslodgeni.co.uk Units 3 (Rooms 1-2, sleeps 2-4) (Rooms 24, en-suite 24) www.cranmorehouse.com (Rooms 2, sleeps 4) (Rooms 2, en-suite 1) (Rooms 3, en-suite 3)

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Heath Hall Liz House Lurganconary Farms Mountains of Mourne Country Cottages Iona Farmhouse KMB Ballinran Mourne Centre 160 Moyadd Road, Kilkeel BT34 4HJ 5 Aughrim Road, Kilkeel BT34 4HR 25 & 27 Lurganconary Road, Hannas’ Close - Sam’s Cottage 161 Newcastle Road, Kilkeel BT34 4NN 42 Ballinran Road, Kilkeel BT34 4JA T: 028 4176 2612 T: 028 4176 2765 Kilkeel BT34 4LL 33 Aughnahoory Road, Kilkeel BT34 4PH T: 028 4176 2021 T: 028 4176 5727 M: 075 4731 5838 E: [email protected] T: 028 3025 4595 T: 028 4176 5999 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] (Rooms 2, en-suite 2) E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.cranmorehouse.com www.kilkeelandmournebreaks.com www.heathhallguesthouse.com www.lurganconaryfarms.com www.hannasclose.com (Rooms 6, sleeps 9) (Beds 21) (Rooms 3, en-suite 1) Units 2 (Rooms 2, sleeps 4) (Rooms 2, sleeps 4)

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Ballynahatten Cottages Crockanroe House Swallow Cottage Ballard Cottage Loughbrickland Courtyard Mountain View House 3 Cranfield Road, Kilkeel BT34 4LQ 56 Brackney Road East, Kilkeel BT34 4PT 14a Leestone Road, Kilkeel BT34 4NW 68 Ballard Road, Newry BT35 9UW Loughbrickland House, Scarva Street, 81 Ballyvalley Road, Mayobridge BT34 2RY T: 028 4176 4359 T: 028 4376 8835 T: 028 4176 5661 T: 028 3083 9642 Loughbrickland BT32 3NH T: 028 3085 1664 M: 077 3405 4722 M: 078 7947 2835 E: [email protected] M: 075 1649 7902 M: 078 7329 0504 M: 077 4939 3349 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] (Rooms 2, sleeps 4) E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.ballynahattencottages.co.uk www.crockanroehouse.com www.ballardcottage.com www.loughbricklandcourtyard.com (Rooms 2, en-suite 2) Units 2 (Rooms 2, sleeps 4) (Rooms 3, sleeps 4) (Rooms 2, sleeps 4) Units 2 (Rooms 2-3, sleeps 4-6)

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Mountains of Mourne Country Mountains of Mourne Country Cottages Mountains of Mourne Country Cottages Hill View House Lakeview Mournefoot Cottages Hannas’ Close Hannas’ Close - Callaghan’s Cottage Hannas’ Close - Murphy’s Cottage 3 Crossan Road, Mayobridge BT34 2HY 5 Aughnagon Road, Mayobridge, 9 Aghnagon Road, Mayobridge BT34 2JG Hannas’ Close, Aughnahoory Road, 50 Ballinran Road, Kilkeel BT34 4JA 69 Leitrim Road, Kilkeel BT34 4HY T: 028 3085 1651 Newry BT34 2JG T: 028 3085 1501 Kilkeel BT34 4AH T: 028 4176 5999 T: 028 4176 5999 (Rooms 2, en-suite 2) T: 028 3085 1239 M: 077 4074 1362 T: 028 4176 5999 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] (Rooms 2, en-suite 1) E: [email protected] www.hannasclose.com www.hannasclose.com (Rooms 3, en-suite 3) www.hannasclose.com (Rooms 3, sleeps 7) (Rooms 2, sleeps 4) Units 7 (Rooms 1-3, sleeps 2-5)

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Mourne Country Lodge Glenwood Cottage Teach Neid Enniskeen House Hotel Golf Links House Harbour House Inn 2B Crossan Road, Mayobridge BT34 2HY 49 Crossan Road, Mayobridge BT34 2HY 16A Ryan Road, Mayobridge BT34 2HZ 98 Bryansford Road, Newcastle BT33 0LF 109 Dundrum Road, Newcastle BT33 0LN 4-8 South Promenade, Newcastle BT33 0EX M: 078 8696 7939 T: 028 3085 1278 T: 028 3085 1506 T: 028 4372 2392 T: 028 4372 2054 T: 028 4372 3445 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] M: 079 2307 3923 E: [email protected] M: 077 6593 2137 www.themournecountrylodge.com (Rooms 4, sleeps 9) www.teachneidselfcatering.com E: [email protected] www.golflinkshouse.com E: [email protected] (Rooms 5, sleeps 10) (Rooms 4, sleeps 10) www.enniskeenhotel.com (Rooms 12, en-suite 12) www.harbourhouseinn.co.uk (Rooms 12, en-suite 12) (Rooms 4, en-suite 4)

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The Rath Barn Ti Chulainn Cultural, Events and Slieve Donard Resort & Spa The Briers Country House Mountain View Amble In B&B 25 Aughnagun Road, Mayobridge BT34 2JG Accommodation Centre Downs Road, Newcastle BT33 0AH 39 Middle Tollymore Road, 74 Castlewellan Road, Newcastle BT33 0JP 14 Bryansford Gardens, Newcastle BT33 0EQ T: 028 3085 1451 Mullaghbawn BT35 9TT T: 028 4372 1066 Newcastle BT33 0JJ T: 028 4372 2634 T: 028 4372 4552 M: 078 7494 9943 T: 028 3088 8828 E: [email protected] T: 028 4372 6933 M: 077 5992 9226 M: 077 6201 9191 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.hastingshotels.com E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.rathbarn.co.uk www.tichulainn.com (Rooms 179, en-suite 179) www.thebriers.co.uk www.mountainviewbandb.webs.com www.newcastlebandb.com (Rooms 2, sleeps 4) (Rooms 16, en-suite 16) (Rooms 7, en-suite 7) (Rooms 2, en-suite 2) (Rooms 3, en-suite 3)

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Burrendale Hotel, Donard Hotel Avoca Hotel Beach House Broad Cove Cottage Castle Corrigs House Country Club and Spa 27/9 Main Street, Newcastle BT33 0AD 93-97 Central Promenade, 22 Downs Road, Newcastle BT33 0AG 93 Ballagh Road, Newcastle BT33 0LA 41 Castlewellan Road, Newcastle BT33 0JY 51 Castlewellan Road, Newcastle BT33 0JY T: 028 4372 2203 Newcastle BT33 0HH T: 028 4372 2345 T: 028 4372 7119 T: 028 4372 6986 T: 028 4372 2599 T: 028 4372 3970 T: 028 4372 2253 M: 078 0890 9299 M: 078 7232 5117 M: 078 4367 9045 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.burrendale.com www.donardhotel.co.uk www.avocahotel.co.uk www.beachhouse-newcastle.co.uk www.broadcovecottage.co.uk (Rooms 7, en-suite 7) (Rooms 68, en-suite 68) (Rooms 18, en-suite 18) (Rooms 16, en-suite 9) (Rooms 3, en-suite 3) (Rooms 2, en-suite 2)

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Cherry Villa Cherryhill Coolgreeney St Patrick’s Stream The Haven Tollymore National Outdoor Centre 12 Bryansford Gardens, Newcastle BT33 0EQ 98 Tullybrannigan Road, Newcastle BT33 0PW 11 Downs Road, Newcastle BT33 0AG 17 Kilkeel Road, Newcastle BT33 0LB 123 Central Promenade, Newcastle BT33 0EU (Accommodation) T: 028 4372 4128 T: 028 4372 4866 T: 028 4372 6390 T: 028 4372 6371 M: 077 4249 2415 32 Hilltown Road, Newcastle BT33 0PZ M: 077 1013 6044 M: 078 8790 4545 M: 078 5136 5027 M: 078 3791 5670 E: [email protected] T: 028 4372 2158 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.thehavennewcastle.co.uk E: [email protected] (Rooms 3, en-suite 2) www.cherryhill-lodge.com www.coolgreeney.com www.stpatricksstreambedandbreakfast.co.uk (Rooms 5, en-suite 5) www.tollymore.com (Rooms 2, en-suite 0) (Rooms 7, en-suite 7) (Rooms 3, en-suite 1) (Rooms 20, en-suite 20)

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Dacara Fairy Glen B&B Innisfree House Tollyrose Country House Mourne Escape The Beaches 47 South Promenade, Newcastle BT33 0EY 10 Tullybrannigan Road, Newcastle BT33 0DX 7 Dundrum Road, Newcastle BT33 0BG Bed & Breakfast 223 Dundrum Road, Newcastle BT33 0LW 13C Downs Road, Newcastle BT33 0AG T: 028 4372 6745 T: 028 4372 3810 T: 028 4372 2671 15 Hilltown Road, Newcastle BT33 0PX T: 028 9268 8900 M: 077 1420 3319 E: [email protected] M: 077 6624 2387 M: 078 9449 6382 T: 028 4372 6077 M: 077 9360 5958 E: [email protected] www.dacaraguesthouse.com E: [email protected] E: [email protected] M: 079 1217 5338 E: [email protected] (Rooms 2, sleeps 4) (Rooms 3, en-suite 3) (Rooms 2, en-suite 2) (Rooms 2, en-suite 2) E: [email protected] www.mourneescape.com www.tollyrose.com (Rooms 3, sleeps 6) (Rooms 6, en-suite 6)

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Number Ten Acorn Annex at Oakleigh House Ryans B&B Newcastle Country Cottages Hollybush House Widows Row - Slieve Donard Cottage 10 Westland Avenue, Newcastle BT33 0BZ 30 Middle Tollymore Road, 47 Bryansford Avenue, Newcastle BT33 0LG 8 Church Hill, Newcastle BT33 0JU 46 Eliza Close, Newcastle BT33 0RN 161 South Promenade, Newcastle BT33 0HA T: 028 4372 3851 Newcastle BT33 0JJ T: 028 4372 7399 T: 028 4372 5286 T: 020 7837 0964 T: 028 3752 7172 E: [email protected] T: 028 4372 6816 E: [email protected] M: 079 3446 8050 (Sarah) M: 077 4966 1092 M: 077 1267 7882 (Rooms 3, en-suite 2) E: [email protected] www.ryansnewcastle.com E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.oakleigh-ireland.com (Rooms 2, en-suite 2) www.newcastlecountrycottages.com www.hollybushhouse.co.uk www.slievedonardcottage.com (Rooms 3, en-suite 3) Units 9 (Rooms 1-3, sleeps 2-6) (Rooms 3, sleeps 5) (Rooms 2, sleeps 4)

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B2 Waterfoot Apartment Apartment F1 Waterfoot F5 Waterfoot Apartment The Jays Tollymore Gate Widows Row Seafront, Main Street, Newcastle BT33 0WN Apartment F1, Waterfoot, Main Street, F5 Waterfoot Apartment, Main Street, 12 Roden Court, Newcastle BT33 0RE 28 Roden Court, Newcastle BT33 0RE 165 South Promenade, Newcastle BT33 0HA T: 028 4483 1233 Newcastle BT33 0AE Newcastle BT33 0AD T: 028 9079 1963 T: 028 9076 0985 M: 077 2707 7181 M: 078 9033 6652 M: 078 5901 4340 T: 028 4372 2717 M: 077 5980 1059 M: 077 9627 7605 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] M: 078 0197 9136 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] (Rooms 2, sleeps 4) www.b2waterfoot.weebly.com (Rooms 2, sleeps 4) (Rooms 3, sleeps 7) www.thejayshouse.co.uk www.tollymoregate.com (Rooms 3, sleeps 6) (Rooms 3, sleeps 5) (Rooms 3, sleeps 6)

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18 Roden Court 7A Waterfoot 7 The Carriages The Ponderosa Dispensary Cottage 21 Larchfield Park 18 Roden Court, Bryansford, 7A Waterfoot, 106 Main Street, 7 The Carriages, Dundrum Road, 37 Slievenaman Road, Newcastle BT33 0QD 40 Bryansford Village, 21 Larchfield Park, Tollymore, Newcastle BT33 0RE Newcastle BT33 0WF Newcastle BT33 0FF T: 028 3832 1435 Newcastle BT33 5EN Newcastle BT33 0BB T: 028 9269 3804 M: 079 7338 8717 T: 028 4372 6891 M: 076 2113 4163 T: 028 4372 2077 M: 077 4761 5522 (Rooms 3, sleeps 6) T: 028 3833 5792 M: 078 7940 6640 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] (Rooms 2, sleeps 5) E: [email protected] www.rodencourt.co.uk www.7awaterfoot.co.uk www.downgolflinks.com www.ownersdirect.co.uk/ireland/IR643.htm (Rooms 3, sleeps 6) (Rooms 3, sleeps 5) (Rooms 2, sleeps 4) (Rooms 3, sleeps 5)

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Merrion Mews Bonny’s Cottage Stoneleigh Cottage 5 Slievecorragh Avenue 6 The Courtyard 71 Bryansford Avenue 49 Merrion Avenue, Newcastle BT33 0BJ Bonny’s Caravan Park, 46 Bryansford Village, Newcastle BT33 0PT 5 Slievecorragh Avenue, 6 The Courtyard, Strathern Manor, 71 Bryansford Avenue, Tollymore, T: 014 7184 4435 82 Tullybrannigan Road, T: 012 9388 3434 Ballaghbeg, Newcastle BT33 0JA Newcastle BT33 0TE Newcastle BT33 0LG E: [email protected] Newcastle BT33 0PD E: [email protected] M: 078 8175 8434 T: 028 9081 5442 M: 077 6394 0532 M: 077 3684 7453 (Rooms 4, sleeps 7) M: 077 3454 0500 www.stoneleighcottage.net (Rooms 3, sleeps 5) E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] (Rooms 2, sleeps 6) www.pureholidayhomes.com/property/12534 (Rooms 3, sleeps 6) (Rooms 3, sleeps 8) (Rooms 3, sleeps 6)

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Apartment D10 Apartment D11 Ard na Mara Mourne Coast Cottage Mourne Cottages Mourne Heights Apartment D10, Waterfoot, Apartment D11, Waterfoot, 5 Rathcillan Close, Newcastle BT33 0UH 87 Ballagh Road, Ballaghanery Upper, 47 Ballyloughlin Road, Dundrum BT33 0QG 122 Tullybrannigan Road, Main Street, Newcastle BT33 0WF Main Street, Newcastle BT33 0WF M: 075 9038 8768 Newcastle BT33 0LA T: 028 4375 1251 Tullybrannigan, Newcastle BT33 0PW T: 028 9084 8944 M: 079 4042 4759 E: [email protected] M: 079 6218 9132 M: 077 1532 6267 T: 028 4372 2550 M: 077 8346 7887 E: [email protected] (Rooms 2, sleeps 4, en-suite 1) E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] (Rooms 2, sleeps 4) www.mournecoast.co.uk www.mournecottages.com www.mourneheights.co.nr (Rooms 2, sleeps 4) (Rooms 2, sleeps 4) Units 6 (Rooms 1-3, sleeps 2-7) (Rooms 1, sleeps 2)

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Beach Links Beverley Annex & Cottage Cherryhill Lodge Priest Bridge Cottage Seaview Apartment Shimna Mile 24 Merrion Avenue, Newcastle BT33 0BH 72 Tollymore Road, Newcastle BT33 0JN 98 Tullybrannigan Road, Newcastle BT33 0PW 163 Tullybrannigan Road, Newcastle BT33 0PW 3 The Moorings, South Promenade, 17 Shimna Mile, Bryansford Road, M: 075 1200 7351 T: 028 4372 2018 T: 028 4372 4866 T: 028 9751 9099 Newcastle BT33 0EX Newcastle BT33 0TQ M: 078 4220 9731 M: 077 1171 2244 M: 078 8790 4545 M: 077 7902 5673 T: 028 9751 1122 T: 028 9047 1064 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] M: 078 0816 4490 M: 074 1126 8988 (Rooms 3, sleeps 4) www.tollymorecottages.co.uk www.cherryhill-lodge.com www.priestbridgecottage.co.uk E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Units 2 (Rooms 4, sleeps 2-6) (Rooms 1, sleeps 3) (Rooms 2, sleeps 5) www.seaviewapartment.co.uk www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p834769 (Rooms 2, sleeps 4) (Rooms 2, sleeps 4)

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Hart Cottage Little Haven Millers Close Holiday Cottages Snooze Apartments Spinkwee Cottage The Views 20 Roden Court, Bryansford, 123 Central Promenade, 167 Bryansford Road, Bryansford, 7A-C South Promenade, Newcastle BT33 0EX 170 Tullybrannigan Road, 13a Central Promenade, Newcastle BT33 0AA Newcastle BT33 0RE Newcastle BT33 0EU Newcastle BT34 5LW T: 028 4372 6002 Newcastle BT33 0PW M: 079 1259 9846 M: 077 1184 7125 M: 077 4249 2415 T: 028 4372 4177 E: [email protected] T: 028 4372 5048 E: [email protected] (Rooms 3, sleeps 6) E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.snoozeapartments.co.uk E: [email protected] www.viewsnewcastle.com (Rooms 7, sleeps 13) www.millersclose.com Units 3 (Rooms 5, sleeps 2-4) www.cottagesattollymorepark.net (Rooms 3, sleeps 8) Units 4 (Rooms 2, sleeps 4) (Rooms 2, sleeps 4)

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The Wee House White Gate Lodge Tory Bush Cottages Mourne Country Hotel Belmont Hall Mourne Drive 52 Trassey Road, Newcastle BT33 0QB 38 Hilltown Road, Bryansford, 79 Tullyree Road, Kilcoo BT34 5LD 52 Belfast Road, Newry BT34 1TR 18 Downshire Road, Newry BT34 1EE 2 Hollywood Grove, Newry BT34 1BN T: 028 4372 6657 Newcastle BT33 0PZ T: 028 4372 4348 T: 028 3026 7922 T: 028 3026 2163 T: 028 3026 1660 E: [email protected] M: 077 6670 4420 M: 077 1061 5020 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] M: 079 6829 2206 www.meelmorelodge.com E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.mournecountryhotel.co.uk www.belmont-hall.co.uk E: [email protected] (Rooms 1, sleeps 2) www.rentmyirishcottage.com www.holidayhomes-ireland.com (Rooms 43, en-suite 43) (Rooms 11, en-suite 11) www.mournedrive.com (Rooms 3, sleeps 6) Units 9 (Rooms 1-4, sleeps 2-7) (Rooms 3, en-suite 3)

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Glenada Y.M.C.A. Greenhill Y.M.C.A. National Centre Meelmore Lodge Ashdene House Ava Bianca Cedar Haven 29 South Promenade, Newcastle BT33 0EX Donard Park, Newcastle BT33 0GR 52 Trassey Road, Newcastle BT33 0QB 28 Windsor Avenue, Newry BT34 1EG 43 Rathfriland Road, Newry BT34 1JZ 19 Tierny Road, Newry BT34 1RX T: 028 4372 2402 T: 028 4372 3172 T: 028 4372 6657 T: 028 3026 7530 T: 028 3026 6997 T: 028 4065 1633 M: 077 2004 9555 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] M: 079 2690 3844 M: 077 6963 9983 T: 028 4065 1466 E: [email protected] www.greenhill-ymca.org www.meelmorelodge.com E: [email protected] www.avabianca.co.uk (Rooms 3, en-suite 3) www.glenada.co.uk (Beds 176, en-suite 132) (Beds 30, en-suite 14) www.accommodationjust4u.co.uk (Rooms 3, en-suite 2) (Rooms 29, en-suite 29) (Rooms 3, en-suite 1)

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The Hutt Hostel Canal Court Hotel Francis Court Hotel Hillside B&B Lismore House Bed and Breakfast Marymount 30 Downs Road, Newcastle BT33 0AG 29-32 Merchants Quay, Newry BT35 8HF 17-19 Francis Street, Newry BT35 8BQ 1 Rock Road, Newry BT34 1PL 118 Dublin Road, Newry BT35 8QP Windsor Avenue, Newry BT34 1EG T: 028 4372 2133 T: 028 3025 1234 T: 028 3026 6926 T: 028 3026 5484 T: 028 3026 1984 T: 028 3026 1099 M: 074 4250 6304 E: [email protected] (Rooms 16, en-suite 16) E: [email protected] M: 078 0175 6180 M: 077 7905 4191 E: [email protected] www.canalcourthotel.com www.hillsidenewry.co.uk E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.hutthostel.com (Rooms 112, en-suite 112) (Rooms 4, en-suite 4) www.lismorehouse.com www.marymount.freeservers.com (Beds 34) (Rooms 4, en-suite 3) (Rooms 3, en-suite 1)

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Millvale House Graceys Barn 9A Glenvale Road Meadowlea Mourne Wood B&B Ross House 8 Millvale Road, Newry BT35 7LP 35 Tamary Hill, Newry BT34 5DS 9A Glenvale Road, Sheeptown, 25 Drumsesk Road, Rostrevor BT34 3EG 19 Mourne Wood, Kilbroney Road, 6 Pine Valley, Kilbroney Road, T: 028 3026 3789 M: 079 2112 2834 Newry BT34 2JX T: 028 4173 9810 Rostrevor BT34 3GG Rostrevor BT34 3DE M: 078 8062 1400 E: [email protected] M: 077 3304 0707 M: 078 9618 0368 M: 077 8626 8605 T: 028 4173 8127 E: [email protected] www.graceysbarn.co.uk (Rooms 4, sleeps 12) E: [email protected] E: [email protected] M: 078 3489 9926 (Rooms 3, en-suite 0) (Rooms 2, sleeps 4) www.meadowleabb.com www.mournewoodbandb.com E: [email protected] (Rooms 2, en-suite 2) (Rooms 3, en-suite 1) www.rosshouserostrevor.co.uk (Rooms 2, en-suite 0)

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Sean Teach Tullymurry House Ilex House The Oystercatcher The Sands B&B Rostrevor Waring Bank 16 Ayallogue Road, Newry BT35 8RQ 4 Tullymurry Road, Donaghmore BT34 1NG 19a Drumarkin Road, Rathfriland BT34 5ND 2 Victoria Square, Rostrevor BT34 3EU 4 Victoria Square, Rostrevor BT34 3EU 107 Shore Road, Rostrevor BT34 3AB T: 028 3084 8273 T: +353 1670 4733 M: 077 0889 9982 T: 028 4173 9999 T: 028 4173 8151 T: 028 4173 8065 M: 075 9887 7802 E: [email protected] M: 077 1011 2813 M: 079 6605 8102 M: 078 0198 7360 M: 077 4565 2126 E: [email protected] www.irishlandmark.com E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.selfcateringnewry.com (Rooms 5, sleeps 8) www.ilex-house.com www.oystercatcher.ie www.thesandsbandbrostrevor.co.uk www.waringbank.com (Rooms 3, sleeps 7) (Rooms 2, en-suite 2) (Rooms 2, en-suite 1) (Rooms 3, en-suite 2) (Rooms 3, en-suite 3)

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Leigh House Bed and Breakfast Seaview Guesthouse Fir Trees An Radhairc Crotlieve Barn Kilbroney Court 55 Drumarkin Road, Rathfriland BT34 5ND 49 Killowen Old Road, Rostrevor BT34 3AD 16 Killowen Old Road, Rostrevor BT34 3AD 35 Cloughmore Park, Rostrevor BT34 3AX 72a Newtown Road, Kilbroney Upper, 3 Kilbroney Court, Rostrevor BT34 3EX T: 028 4063 0673 T: 028 4173 9143 T: 028 4173 8602 T: +353 47 85951 Rostrevor, Newry BT34 3DD M: 077 4528 7523 M: 077 6158 5348 E: [email protected] M: 079 2667 4370 M: +353 87 264 6415 T: 028 4173 8868 M: 075 2800 0874 E: [email protected] www.seaviewguesthouseireland.com E: [email protected] E: [email protected] M: 077 1039 8710 E: [email protected] www.leighhousebedandbreakfast.co.uk (Rooms 6, en-suite 6) www.firtrees.co.uk www.rostrevorselfcatering.com E: [email protected] www.kilbroneycourt.com (Rooms 3, en-suite 1) (Rooms 3, en-suite 3) (Rooms 3, sleeps 5) www.crotlievebarn.com (Rooms 4, sleeps 6) (Rooms 4, sleeps 8)

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Rostrevor Holidays East Coast Adventure Centre Rostrevor Youth Centre Dolly’s Cottage Sally’s Garden Seamourne 125 Kilbroney Road, Rostrevor BT34 3BW Knockbarragh Bunkhouse & Mountain 10 Warrenpoint Road, Rostrevor BT34 3EB 33 Seaview, Warrenpoint, Newry BT34 3NJ 57 Carrogs Road, Warrenpoint, Newry BT34 3PY 28 Drumsesk Place, Ringmackilroy, T: 028 4173 8727 Outdoor Activity Centre, M: 079 2797 1257 T: 028 4177 3669 M: 077 4903 8101 Warrenpoint BT34 3NL E: [email protected] 34 Lower Knockbarragh Road, E: [email protected] M: +353 86 8173565 E: [email protected] M: 077 8443 5796 www.rostrevorholidays.com Rostrevor BT34 3LN (Beds 26) E: [email protected] (Rooms 2, sleeps 4) E: [email protected] Units 10 (Rooms 1-3, sleeps 2-7) T: 028 4175 3535 (Rooms 4, sleeps 8) (Rooms 3, sleeps 6) E: [email protected] www.eastcoastadventure.com (Beds 36) I ( I v N C C f   g ^ } F G ) A � k %  x 9 d f b [ � I N ^ ;  I g v I I   ( g z I v I  ^ ; G F }  € k I I J  b N [ d G z %   € � d d } f € k

Warrenpoint Warrenpoint Warrenpoint ★★★ Hotel Guest House Guest House

The Whistledown Hotel The Balmoral The Lough and Quay 6 Seaview, Warrenpoint BT34 3NH 13 Seaview, Warrenpoint BT34 3NJ 3 Marine Parade, Warrenpoint BT34 3NB T: 028 4175 4174 T: 028 4175 4093 T: 028 4175 2082 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.thewhistledownhotel.com www.balmoralwarrenpoint.co.uk (Rooms 14, en-suite 14) (Rooms 21, en-suite 21) (Rooms 9, en-suite 9)

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Ryan B&B Victoria Cedar Cottage 19 Milltown Street, Warrenpoint BT34 3PS 1 Dock Street, Warrenpoint BT34 3LZ 44 Springfield Road, Warrenpoint BT34 3NW T: 028 4177 2506 T: 028 4175 3687 T: 028 4175 2999 E: [email protected] (Rooms 3, en-suite 0) M: 077 7161 0106 www.warrenpointbandb.co.uk E: [email protected] (Rooms 3, en-suite 3) www.cedarcottage44.com (Rooms 2, sleeps 4)

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

Newry Visitor Information Centre Newcastle Visitor Information Centre Bagenal’s Castle 10-14 Central Promenade Castle Street, Newry BT34 2BY Newcastle BT33 0AA T: 028 3031 3170 T: 028 4372 2222 www.visitnewryandmourne.com www.downdc.gov.uk

Kilkeel Visitor Information Centre Banbridge Visitor Information Centre Nautilus Centre The Old Town Hall Rooney Road, Kilkeel BT34 4AG 1 Scarva Street, Banbridge BT32 3DA T: 028 4176 2525 T: 028 4062 0232 www.visitkilkeel.com www.banbridge.com

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