The Jays

Activities

The Mournes offer everything from high octane thrills to a more relaxed outing. Tollymore Mountain Centre is the national outdoors centre, with its own indoor climbing wall which is open to the public. Bluelough in Castlewellan provide every outdoor activity imaginable from archery and canoeing to rock-climbing and mountain biking.

For a personally guided walk or hike in the Mournes and surrounding country side contact Outdoor Ireland North.

Hiking in the Mournes
Newcastle Seafront

The Royal County Down golf club in Newcastle is one of the top 10 golf courses in the world, and well worth a visit from any budding Tiger Woods!

Pony Trekking, Tennis, Fishing and many other activities are also available, contact Newcastle Tourist Information Centre for details.

Newcastle Promenade
Families will appreciate the nearby beach of Murlough and the blue flag beaches of Tyrella and Cranfield West.