walks around south down

The entrance is through the fantasy Barbican Gate.
The Long Haul Trail starts from the carpark and is marked by red arrows. Have a look at the map display to orient yourself. A pleasant amble along the lovely Shimna river and over Parnell's Bridge where you meet up with the Ulster Way. The next 3-1/2 miles (6 km) are on the Ulster Way, up and down, a delight of a walk. As you drop down from Curraghard, the final viewpoint, with splendid views of Newcastle and Dundrum Bay, watch for the U...

This is one of the peeks in the Mournes Mountains and is the third higest mountains in the range. From the mountain you can see the dams and the Mourne walls. This can be a long and strenous climb if you are to take in the adjecent peeks. It's a very enjoyable walk and boast spectacular views.

You can leave you car at the Slient Valley Car Park...

Set off at Annalong Cornmill, passing the mill towards the harbour. Follow the shore around to the left and continue past the houses and into the open country. Fine views of the Mournes are to be had as this path winds its way along the coast. The path stops at Mullartown Point. Return to Annalong by the outward route....

Kilkeel Tourist Information centre can recommend various walks in and around Kilkeel Town and Annalong village as well as more challenging walks in the mourne. Route 1: Kilkeel. Newry Road to Drumco Road passing Massforth Cemetry (and the Giant's Grave). From Drumcro Road to Moyadd Road and back to Kilkeel either by the Mill Road or the Mountain road....

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...

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 com...