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Red Kite Winter Roost Tour

Castlewellan, County Down
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This seaon marks our 10th anniversary and we're celebrating in style!  In collaboration with the Tollymore Red Squirrel Group we celebrate our local wildlife, red sqirrels and red kites with an exciting extended combined tour!

Escorted tour to viewpoints around the stunning rolling hills and drumlins of South Down (as part of the Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark). As you gaze at the beautiful scenery, you and your guide will look to the skies for the Red Kites as they come in to roost, against the backdrop of the Mourne Mountains and the Dromara Hills and as the sun sets behind the mystical Slieve Gullion. Ravens, Buzzards, Sparrowhawks and even Peregrine falcons make this landscape their home too.

Tour groups consist of 4-8 participants. Home-baked cakes and hot refreshments included.

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Accessibility

  • All areas accessible to disabled visitors

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  • Booking Required

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  • On site parking

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Opening Times

- (25 Jan 2026)
DayTimes
Sunday14:00 - 17:00

* This is an outdoor winter event and participants are advised to wear the appropriate outdoor winter clothing.
The tours are disabled friendly as there is not much walking. We can provide seats for those who cannot stand for long - please contact organiser.
Own transport is required.

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