Beaches & Forest Parks

Cranfield Beach:
http://www.discovernorthernireland.com/Cranfield-West-Blue-Flag-Beach-Kilkeel-Newry-P3089

Murlough Beach:
http://www.discovernorthernireland.com/Newcastle-and-Murlough-Beach-Newcastle-P3117

Tyrella Beach:
http://www.discovernorthernireland.com/Tyrella-Beach-Downpatrick-P3009


Castlewellan Forest Park:
http://www.discovernorthernireland.com/Castlewellan-Forest-Park-Castlewellan-P2881

Tollymore Forest Park:
http://www.discovernorthernireland.com/Tollymore-Forest-Park-Newcastle-P2888

Kilbroney Forest Park:
http://www.newryandmourne.gov.uk/tourism/activities/forest/kilbroney_forest_park.asp

Silent Valley Mountain Park:
http://www.virtualvisit-northernireland.com/gallery.aspx?dataid=52965&title=Nature%20and%20Wildlife

Mourne Mountains:
http://www.virtualvisit-northernireland.com/gallery.aspx?dataid=53008&id=869&title=Nature%20and%20Wildlife

Murlough National Nature Reserve
http://www.virtualvisit-northernireland.com/gallery.aspx?dataid=51609&id=869&title=Parks%20and%20Gardens

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Entertainment

Kent Amusements:
http://www.totaltravel.co.uk/travel/northern-ireland/down/banbridge/attractions/amusement/11090484

Funland:
http://www.4ni.co.uk/15380x26x3_funland-newcastle.htm


O’Hare's Lounge Bars:
http://www.oharesloungebars.com/ohares/splash.html

Quinn’s Bar:
http://quinnsnewcastle.com/


There are a number of high quality restaurants in the Newcastle area serving a variety of local dishes.

Mourne Seafood Bar:
http://www.mourneseafood.com/page/1/welcome-to-mourne-seafood/

Percy French:
http://www.discovernorthernireland.com/Percy-French-Newcastle-P4669

The are also a number of familiar fast food restaurants in Newcastle town centre, such as: KFC, Country Fried Chicken and Subway.

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Sports & Outdoor Activities

There are numerous opportunities for walking and hiking in the Mourne region. The links below provide information in relation to popular routes:
http://www.outdoorirelandnorth.co.uk/walking-in-ireland.html http://www.mournelive.com/outandabout/walkingroutes/index.asp


The following links provide vital information of the excellent cycling opportunities available in the Mourne region:
http://www.mournelive.com/outandabout/cycleroutes/index.asp
http://www.mournemountains.com/moneyscalp.htm


Regional golfing guide:
http://www.mournemountains.com/activities.htm#golf


Many water sports are available within the local region, such as sailing, diving, fishing, canoeing, water skiing and wind surfing. The following site provides extensive links for contacting local providers:
http://www.touristnetuk.com/NI/down/activities/watersports/index.asp


http://www.mournecoastaltours.com/

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Relaxation

Tropicana Outdoor Heated Fun Pool:
http://www.discovernorthernireland.com/Tropicana-Outdoor-Heated-Fun-Pool-Newcastle-P3010

The Spa at Slieve Donard:
http://www.hastingshotels.com/slieve-donard-resort-and-spa/spa

Seaweed Baths:
http://www.soakseaweedbaths.co.uk/

Rock Pool
http://therockpool.co.uk/

Shopping

There are many shopping opportunities in Newcastle and the surrounding area. Everything from souvenirs to arts and crafts can be sourced locally.

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Events

The following websites provide essential information about upcoming events in the Mourne and County Down regions:
http://www.mournelive.com/outandabout/eventsguide/index.asp
http://www.downdc.gov.uk/Home/Events.aspx

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Maps

The following link provides a detailed overview of the Mourne area:
http://www.mournemountains.com/mournemap.htm

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