walks around north down

Down District is a place of outstanding natural beauty, with a rich history, extending from the shores of Strangford Lough to the Mourne Mountains. There are several walks in the Lecale area which take in public footpaths and roads. Most of the paths are walkable without difficulty. However, good waterproof footwear is advisable as some stretches can get quite muddy. The countryside and coast of Co. Down is one of the most important breeding grounds for birds in Ireland with an abundanc...

Down District is a place of outstanding natural beauty, with a rich history, extending from the shores of Strangford Lough to the Mourne Mountains. There are several walks in the Lecale area which take in public footpaths and roads. Most of the paths are walkable without difficulty. However, good waterproof footwear is advisable as some stretches can get quite muddy. The countryside and coast of Co. Down is one of the most important breeding grounds for birds in Ireland with an abundanc...

Down District is a place of outstanding natural beauty, with a rich history, extending from the shores of Strangford Lough to the Mourne Mountains. There are several walks in the Lecale area which take in public footpaths and roads. Most of the paths are walkable without difficulty. However, good waterproof footwear is advisable as some stretches can get quite muddy. The countryside and coast of Co. Down is one of the most important breeding grounds for birds in Ireland with an abundanc...

Banbridge District Council has been working to increase public access to the countryside by the assertion of public rights of way and the creation of new paths. A section of the district takes in the beauty of the Slieve Croob area with its rugged hills and moorland which form part of "The Mournes - Area of outstanding Natural Beauty". Walkers can also enjoy a stretch of the Newry Canal Towpath south of Scarva which forms a part of the Ulster Way....

The Linen Homelands, a Northern Ireland Tourism marketing consortium, operates in an area that has been at the traditional heart of the Linen Industry....

The scenic beauty and the variety of the landscape make Northern Ireland a great place to explore on foot. The wide scatter of villages and small towns across the country means that forest trails, clifftop paths, mountain hikes and pleasant strolls in country parks are literally on everybody's doorstep. The best known trail - certainly the longest at 560 miles! - is the Ulster Way . This famous circular path, now largely waymarked, runs all round Northern Ireland and has other trails comi...

To walk for pleasure is to discover the nooks and crannies of a town, the unparalleled views from a mountain peak or the wildlife bay wooded park or forest trail. For long distance walks sample a section of the world famous Ulster Way, Northern Ireland's 500 mile footpath which threads its way right through the Coast of Down, or simply stroll along one of the regions many marked walks identified in the numerous Country and Forest Parks. Enjoy the scenic pleasures and many points of interest i...

St. Patrick's Way: This area is steeped in history and was the home of the early Christian church in Ireland founded by St. Patrick when he landed at the mouth of the River Slaney near Raholp. It comprises a loose network of public footpaths and roadway, allowing the walker to choose the distance and type of walk that suits their capabilities and preferences. The lanes and roads are bounded by interesting lichen covered stone walls. Thankfully some traditional pillars and gates still can...

The Quoile River - Jane's Shore
Taking a walk along this route today, it is difficult to imagine that before 1957 the Quoile was tidal. An important transport and trading route, the estuary was used by many ships coming in and out of port with cargoes of coal, timber and slate.
The nearby Quoile Visitor centre contains a wealth of information on the Quoile Pondage, which was declared a National Nature reserve in 1970....

Drumee: This network of paths formed part of an intricate transport system connecting the settlement of Castlewellan, Annsborough, Maghera, Dundrum, Bryansford and Newcastle. These laneways offered the shortest, easiest routes for the horse and cart; for example, transporting coal from Dundrum to Castlewellan; so avoiding the steep hill at Ardnabannon. Nowadays these routes offer peaceful country walks away from the busy main roads....