Things to do
Enjoy getting lost in Castlewellan's Peace Maze.
20 minutes will take you from our pods to the trails up these mountains.
The summit of Slieve Doan, looking towards Silent Valley.
The flat tarmac path along the reservoir in the Silent Valley takes you into the heart of the Mournes. It is a great place for an easy family cycle.
Ballynoe stone circle is accessed by a magical, yet very short lane.
The stepping stones in Tollymore forest are at the confluence of 2 rivers. It is a wonderful spot and one of the rivers, the Spinkwee, can be easily followed into The Mournes in a mini adventure.
Murlough Beach has wonderful views of Newcastle and The Mournes. The flat beach makes it a great place to swim.
Tollymore Forest has a great collection of bridges and folies
One of the mountain bike trails in Castlewellan Forest.
Inch Abbey is one of the game of Thrones locations in the area.
Co Down has many Game of Throne locations
Castle Ward was Winterfell in Game of Thrones
Downpatrick Cathedral from Inch Abbey.
Castlewellan's arboretum is a great place for kids to play and has an interesting walled garden.
Seaforde Butterfly House is popular with young kids.
Mount Panther Farm Park is popular with young kids.
Tollymore has a great display of bluebells in late April and early May
If you fancy a road trip, you could take the Strangford ferry to the deservedly famous Mount Stewart Gardens.
Carlingford Lough is a great destination in a Mournes' road trip.