History & Heritage · Warrenpoint
Narrow Water Castle
Historic 16th-century tower house overlooking Carlingford Lough.
In WarrenpointFree30–60 min
Things to Do in Warrenpoint & South Down
Discover things to do across South Down including scenic walks, historic landmarks, beaches and outdoor adventures.
In Warrenpoint
7 places
Walks & Outdoors · Warrenpoint
Warrenpoint Promenade
Seafront walk along Carlingford Lough, with views to the Mourne and Cooley mountains.
In WarrenpointFree30–60 min
Walks & Outdoors · Warrenpoint
Narrow Water Forest
Peaceful woodland walks above the Newry River, just outside Warrenpoint.
In WarrenpointFree1–2 hours
Beaches & Coast · Warrenpoint
Warrenpoint Baths
The historic seawater baths on Warrenpoint's seafront.
In WarrenpointFree30–60 min
Beaches & Coast · Warrenpoint
Warrenpoint Beach
The shore of Carlingford Lough beside Warrenpoint's promenade.
In WarrenpointFree30–60 min
Family & Kids · Warrenpoint
Warrenpoint Municipal Park
Warrenpoint's town park, a short walk from the Square and the seafront.
In WarrenpointFree30–60 min
Arts & Culture · Warrenpoint
Kevin Collins Art Studio & Gallery
Artist’s studio and gallery on Church Street, Warrenpoint.
In Warrenpoint
On the doorstep
A few minutes away · 7 places
Attractions · Rostrevor
Kilbroney Park
Large forest park with walking trails and Narnia trail
~5 min from Warrenpoint£1–2 hours
Walks & Outdoors · Rostrevor
Rostrevor Forest Walk
Popular forest trails in the Mourne foothills
~5 min from Warrenpoint£1–2 hours
Walks & Outdoors · Rostrevor
Cloughmore
The famous 'big stone' perched high above Rostrevor with sweeping views of Carlingford Lough.
~5 min from WarrenpointFree1–2 hours
Walks & Outdoors · Rostrevor
Slievemartin
The hill above Rostrevor, home of the Cloughmore stone and big views over the lough.
~10 min from WarrenpointFree2–3 hours
Arts & Culture · Rostrevor
Grene Art Gallery
Art gallery on Bridge Street, Rostrevor.
~5 min from Warrenpoint
Walks & Outdoors · Rostrevor
Rostrevor Forest
Forest trails above Rostrevor, known for walking and some of the best mountain biking in Ireland.
~5 min from WarrenpointFree1–3 hours
Walks & Outdoors · Omeath
Anglesey Mountain
A hill on the border above Omeath with views down Carlingford Lough.
~30 min by road · across the loughFree2–3 hours
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Under half an hour · 40 places
Attractions · Newry
Flagstaff Viewpoint
Stunning panoramic views across Carlingford Lough
~15 min from WarrenpointFree30–60 min
Walks & Outdoors · Newry
Cloghoge Mountain
A hill near Newry on the edge of the Ring of Gullion.
~15 min from WarrenpointFree2–3 hours
History & Heritage · Newry
Bagenal's Castle
A 16th-century fortified house in the centre of Newry, now home to the town's museum.
~15 min from Warrenpoint1 hour
Arts & Culture · Newry
Newry and Mourne Museum
The story of Newry and the Mournes, told inside a 16th-century castle.
~15 min from Warrenpoint1 hour
History & Heritage · Newry
Newry Cathedral
Newry's 19th-century Catholic cathedral, with a richly decorated interior.
~15 min from WarrenpointFree30 min
Arts & Culture · Newry
Newry Omniplex
Newry's multi-screen cinema — a handy rainy-day option.
~15 min from Warrenpoint2–3 hours
History & Heritage · Newry
Killevy Round Tower
The site of an early round tower beside the ancient Killevy churches near Slieve Gullion.
~15 min from WarrenpointFree15–30 min
Walks & Outdoors · Mournes
Eagle Mountain
A quieter peak in the western Mournes, away from the busier summits.
~20 min from WarrenpointFreeHalf day+
History & Heritage · Kilkeel
Greencastle Royal Castle
A 13th-century royal castle guarding the mouth of Carlingford Lough on the Mourne side.
~20 min from WarrenpointFree30–60 min
Walks & Outdoors · Newry
Camlough Lake
A lake in the hills west of Newry, on the edge of the Ring of Gullion.
~20 min from WarrenpointFree30–60 min
Walks & Outdoors · Mournes
Knockchree
The wooded hill above Kilkeel with views over the coast and Carlingford Lough.
~20 min from WarrenpointFree1–2 hours
History & Heritage · Newry
Derrymore House
An 18th-century thatched house in parkland near Newry, cared for by the National Trust.
~20 min from Warrenpoint1–2 hours
History & Heritage · Kilkeel
Corn Mill
A historic mill building in Kilkeel.
~20 min from Warrenpoint15–30 min
Walks & Outdoors · Mournes
Slieve Muck
A broad Mourne summit near the source of the River Bann, with views to Spelga.
~20 min from WarrenpointFreeHalf day+
Walks & Outdoors · Hilltown
Spelga Reservoir
A high mountain reservoir on the road from Hilltown, with big Mourne views.
~25 min from WarrenpointFree30–60 min
Beaches & Coast · Kilkeel
Cranfield Point
The southernmost tip of Northern Ireland, looking straight out to Haulbowline Lighthouse.
~25 min from WarrenpointFree30–60 min
Walks & Outdoors · Hilltown
River Bann
Northern Ireland's longest river begins its journey in the Mournes near Hilltown.
~25 min from WarrenpointFree30 min+
History & Heritage · Hilltown
Goward Dolmen
A Neolithic portal tomb with a huge capstone, just outside Hilltown.
~25 min from WarrenpointFree15–30 min
Walks & Outdoors · Mournes
Slieve Binnian
A rugged ridge of granite tors with views down over the Silent Valley and Ben Crom reservoirs.
~30 min from WarrenpointFreeHalf day+
Walks & Outdoors · Mournes
Slieve Meelbeg
A quieter Mourne summit on the line of the Mourne Wall, with wide views over the western Mournes.
~30 min from WarrenpointFreeHalf day+
Walks & Outdoors · Mournes
Slieve Meelmore
A Mourne Wall summit often paired with Slieve Meelbeg and Slieve Bearnagh.
~30 min from WarrenpointFreeHalf day+
Walks & Outdoors · Mournes
Slieve Bearnagh
A Mourne favourite crowned with dramatic granite tors, with the Mourne Wall running over its summit.
~30 min from WarrenpointFreeHalf day+
Walks & Outdoors · Mournes
Slievelamagan
A steep, rocky peak in the heart of the Mournes overlooking Ben Crom.
~30 min from WarrenpointFreeHalf day+
Walks & Outdoors · Carlingford
Clermont Carn
A Cooley summit with an ancient cairn and wide views over the lough and the Mournes.
~35 min by road · across the loughFreeHalf day
Walks & Outdoors · Mournes
Slieve Commedagh
The second-highest peak in the Mournes, right next door to Slieve Donard.
~35 min from WarrenpointFreeHalf day+
Walks & Outdoors · Carlingford
Carnavaddy
A Cooley summit with views over Ravensdale and the lough.
~35 min by road · across the loughFree2–3 hours
Walks & Outdoors · Carlingford
Cooley Mountains
The mountains of the Cooley Peninsula, facing the Mournes across Carlingford Lough.
~40 min by road · across the loughFreeHalf day+
Beaches & Coast · Carlingford
Carlingford Marina
Carlingford's marina, on the lough just north of the village.
~40 min by road · across the lough30 min+
Walks & Outdoors · Carlingford
Slieve Foy
The highest of the Cooley Mountains, rising straight up behind Carlingford village.
~45 min by road · across the loughFreeHalf day
History & Heritage · Carlingford
King John's Castle
A Norman castle on a rock above Carlingford harbour, looking across the lough to the Mournes.
~45 min by road · across the lough30–60 min
Beaches & Coast · Carlingford
Carlingford Harbour
The little harbour below King John's Castle, at the heart of Carlingford.
~45 min by road · across the loughFree30 min
History & Heritage · Carlingford
Taaffe's Castle
A 16th-century fortified townhouse in the heart of medieval Carlingford.
~45 min by road · across the loughFree15 min
History & Heritage · Carlingford
Fathom Castle
A historic castle site recorded in the Carlingford area.
~45 min by road · across the lough15–30 min
History & Heritage · Carlingford
Carlingford Priory
The atmospheric ruins of a medieval Dominican priory in Carlingford village.
~45 min by road · across the loughFree15–30 min
Walks & Outdoors · Carlingford
Slievenaglogh
A hill at the southern end of the Cooley Mountains.
~45 min by road · across the loughFree2–3 hours
Walks & Outdoors · Carlingford
Barnavave
A Cooley hill above Carlingford, with a dramatic gap in its ridge.
~45 min by road · across the loughFree2–3 hours
Beaches & Coast · Carlingford
Carlingford Shore
A protected stretch of lough shore between Carlingford and Omeath.
~45 min by road · across the loughFree1–2 hours
History & Heritage · Carlingford
Mountbagnall
An ancient hillfort site on the Cooley Peninsula.
~50 min by road · across the loughFree30 min
History & Heritage · Carlingford
Lady Well
A holy well near Templetown on the Cooley Peninsula.
~55 min by road · across the loughFree15–30 min
Beaches & Coast · Kilkeel
Haulbowline Lighthouse
A tall granite lighthouse standing on rocks at the mouth of Carlingford Lough.
~55 min by road · across the loughFree15 min (view only)
Further afield
Worth the drive · 17 places
Attractions · Castlewellan
Castlewellan Forest Park
Large forest park with lake, maze and mountain views
~40 min from Warrenpoint£1–2 hours
Beaches & Coast · Newcastle
Newcastle Beach
Popular seaside beach at the foot of the Mourne Mountains
~40 min from WarrenpointFree1–2 hours
Walks & Outdoors · Annalong
Mourne Wall
A 22-mile dry-stone wall that climbs over 15 Mourne summits — an astonishing feat of hand labour.
~25 min from WarrenpointFreeFull day (whole wall)
Walks & Outdoors · Annalong
Silent Valley Reservoir
Belfast's reservoir in the heart of the Mournes, with parkland, a visitor centre and easy walks.
~25 min from Warrenpoint2–3 hours
Walks & Outdoors · Annalong
Ben Crom Reservoir
A remote reservoir high in the Mournes, above the Silent Valley.
~30 min from Warrenpoint2–3 hours
Walks & Outdoors · Castlewellan
Lough Island Reavy
A quiet upland reservoir near Castlewellan with views to the Mournes.
~35 min from WarrenpointFree30–60 min
History & Heritage · Annalong
Annalong Corn Mill
A 19th-century water-powered corn mill beside Annalong's little harbour.
~35 min from Warrenpoint30–60 min
Walks & Outdoors · Mournes
Slieve Donard
The highest mountain in Northern Ireland, rising straight from the sea above Newcastle.
~35 min from WarrenpointFreeFull day
Walks & Outdoors · Newcastle
Glen River
A tumbling mountain river with woodland waterfalls on the way up Slieve Donard.
~40 min from WarrenpointFree1–2 hours
Walks & Outdoors · Newcastle
Tollymore Forest Park
Riverside forest walks, stone bridges and follies at the foot of the Mournes — a Game of Thrones filming location.
~40 min from Warrenpoint2–3 hours
Walks & Outdoors · Newcastle
Donard Forest
Woodland on the lower slopes of Slieve Donard, just above Newcastle.
~40 min from WarrenpointFree1–2 hours
Walks & Outdoors · Newcastle
Donard Park
Newcastle's park at the foot of the Mournes and the start of the classic Slieve Donard climb.
~40 min from WarrenpointFree30 min–full day
History & Heritage · Newcastle
Bloody Bridge
The coast-road start point for one of the classic walks up into the Mournes.
~40 min from WarrenpointFree1–4 hours
Attractions · Castlewellan
Castlewellan Peace Maze
One of the world's largest permanent hedge mazes, hidden in Castlewellan Forest Park.
~40 min from Warrenpoint1 hour
History & Heritage · Newcastle
Maghera Round Tower
The stump of an early medieval round tower near Newcastle.
~45 min from WarrenpointFree15–30 min
Walks & Outdoors · Newcastle
Murlough Nature Reserve
Ancient sand dunes and a long beach on Dundrum Bay, with views of the Mournes.
~45 min from Warrenpoint1–3 hours
History & Heritage · Castlewellan
Dundrum Castle
A hilltop Norman castle with views over Dundrum Bay and the Mournes.
~45 min from WarrenpointFree30–60 min