Blog (Outdoors) - Visit Mourne Gullion Strangford

Get ready for a season of adventure, discovery, and family fun in Mourne Gullion Strangford.  The brand new Visitor Experience Activation Programme has just been launched and it brings the natural beauty, folklore, and vibrant culture of the Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark to life.

It's that time of the year when it’s good to get out, get some fresh air around you and explore the Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion and all its natural beauty. Whether you want to visit a forest park, hike a mountain or do an activity, our region is abundant in outdoor happenings.  There is plenty to see and do and lots for you to participate in to ensure a memorable experience.

Tucked within the serene beauty of Castlewellan Forest Park, a quiet yet important project is unfolding under the evening skies. Each week, in the heart of the Annesley Walled Gardens, Education and Biodiversity Officer Ben Ryan sets up a moth trap—continuing the invaluable work begun by his predecessor, Amy Dixon. This ongoing survey is more than just a scientific endeavour; it’s a window into the hidden world of nocturnal pollinators and an essential part of monitoring biodiversity in the park.

Catherine Fulvio embarks on a Soulful Journey along Northern Ireland’s Saint Patrick’s Way in a new Two-Part Series airing on RTE1 on Thursday 13^th and Friday 14^th March (8pm) in the run up to St Patrick’s Day

Mountain biking is an incredibly fun sport, but it can also be a daunting one to get into. The assumptions people make about it can be off-putting, and even knowing where to go can be a challenge. In this blog, we aim to lay out the simple things you can do to get into mountain biking.

Enjoy outdoor fun solving murder mysteries in fascinating and beautiful locations. Be Sherlock Holmes for a day!

Come and try out our 15 new outdoor activity and adventure experiences, promising unforgettable moments for nature enthusiasts, soft adventurers and thrill-seekers alike at the Mourne Gullion Strangford Outdoor Spring Festival on Saturday 20 April 2024.

The historic paddle steamer Waverley is set to return to Warrenpoint this May, following the success of the inaugural public cruise sailing from Warrenpoint last year.

This year, due to demand there will be two sailings from Warrenpoint. 

Plan your perfect day out with the kids this mid-term break in the Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion region, we have lots to do to make for a memorable few days off school!

Maybe you would prefer an adventurous holiday in the Mourne Gullion Strangford Region.  This area is a haven for nature enthusiasts, find your ideal walking destination, hike through the mountains, explore the forest parks, speed through bike trails or cast a line and catch the biggest fish. With a wide variety of options, throughout the Mourne Gullion and Strangford area you are not short of an adventure each day of your trip!

Golf tourism in Northern Ireland has experienced a remarkable surge in popularity in recent years and continues to go from strength to strength, drawing enthusiasts from around the globe to experience the unique blend of stunning landscapes, historic courses, unique culture and warm hospitality.

(Credit Tourism Northern Ireland)

Ignite your summer adventures and discover Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark alongside 57 other unique UNESCO sites in the UK and crown dependencies thanks to a newly illustrated map, now available to download for free from the UK National Commission for UNESCO.