The Mourne Mountains are the most picturesque mountain
district in Ireland. The twelve peaks include Slieve Donard, which
at 850m is Northern Ireland's highest mountain.
The Course is situated within the walls of the Kilmorey Estate at the foot of the Mourne Mountains and can be found 3 miles from Kilkeel town centre on the main Newry Road. The beautiful and historic Carlingford Lough flows alongside and frequent glimpses can be obtained through the many mature trees which separate the fairways.
Silent Valley
The Silent Valley is a Mountain Park situated in the high Mournes and features a dam ringed by dramatic Mountain panoramas and the famous Mourne wall located in the U-shaped valley of the Kilkeel river.
Equestrain
Centre
What better way to explor the mournes than on
horse back. Equestrian Centre is just 10 minutes away.
Tel: 028 417 64771
Kilbroney
Forest Park
The 97 acres which form Kilbroney Park lie close
to the shore of Carlingford Lough in the shadow of the forest-clad
Slieve Martin. Open spaces and pathways in Kilbroney Park allow
relaxing strolls and links directly into the forest park where
trails lead through oakwoods and planted lopes of sitka spruce,
douglas, fir and pine.
Kilkeel Fishing Harbour
Northern Ireland’s largest fishing fleet.
Watch the boats load up supplies and ice before setting sail or
watch them return after a fishing expedition and landing at the
fish market. The harbour is a hive of activity with fishermen
mending nets, loading supplies, or carrying out maintenance.
Cranfield Blue Flag Beach
Cranfield beach is A Blue Flag Beach and is set
in an idyllic location at the mouth of Carlingford Lough with
the majestic Mourne Mountains as a backdrop. The long, south facing
beach offers excellent facilities for all visitors whether it
be for a gentle stroll or for water based activities.
GreenCastle Castle
The early 13th century castle stands on high ground
overlooking the entrance to Carlingford Lough. If you take the
Cranfield Road south out of Kilkeel and follow signs to Cranfield
West and then to Greencastle.