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Walks & Outdoors in Warrenpoint & South Down

Explore scenic walks and outdoor adventures across the Mourne Mountains and South Down coastline.

In Warrenpoint

4 places
Photo of Warrenpoint Promenade, Warrenpoint

Walks & Outdoors · Warrenpoint

Warrenpoint Promenade

Seafront walk along Carlingford Lough, with views to the Mourne and Cooley mountains.

In WarrenpointFree30–60 min
Photo of Narrow Water Forest, Warrenpoint

Walks & Outdoors · Warrenpoint

Narrow Water Forest

Peaceful woodland walks above the Newry River, just outside Warrenpoint.

In WarrenpointFree1–2 hours

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

On the doorstep

A few minutes away · 6 places
Photo of Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor

Attractions · Rostrevor

Kilbroney Park

Large forest park with walking trails and Narnia trail

~5 min from Warrenpoint£1–2 hours
Rostrevor Forest scenic walking trails

Walks & Outdoors · Rostrevor

Rostrevor Forest Walk

Popular forest trails in the Mourne foothills

~5 min from Warrenpoint£1–2 hours
Cloughmore Stone visit warrenpoint whats the point

Walks & Outdoors · Rostrevor

Cloughmore

The famous 'big stone' perched high above Rostrevor with sweeping views of Carlingford Lough.

~5 min from WarrenpointFree1–2 hours
Carlingford Lough Warrenpoint

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

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

Nearby

Under half an hour · 21 places
Flagstaff Viewpoint overlooking Carlingford Lough

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

Walks & Outdoors · Mournes

Eagle Mountain

A quieter peak in the western Mournes, away from the busier summits.

~20 min from WarrenpointFreeHalf day+

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

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

Walks & Outdoors · Hilltown

River Bann

Northern Ireland's longest river begins its journey in the Mournes near Hilltown.

~25 min from WarrenpointFree30 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+

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

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

Further afield

Worth the drive · 12 places
Castlewellan Forest Park lake and Mourne Mountains

Attractions · Castlewellan

Castlewellan Forest Park

Large forest park with lake, maze and mountain views

~40 min from Warrenpoint£1–2 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

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

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