Your guide to the Mournes

Things to do

Forest parks and beaches, castles and harbours, boat trips and long lazy lunches. Here's how to fill a day out from High Mourne House, whatever the weather's doing.

Whether you've got restless kids, a dog that needs a proper run, or just a free afternoon and no fixed plan, you'll find options from quick outings close to the house to full days out further afield.

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Scenic trip

Carlingford Lough and the ferry

The cross-lough ferry is suspended throughout 2026, so do not plan this outing around a crossing - check the operator's website for any future restart. Carlingford itself is still well worth the drive round the lough, with medieval streets, good food and walking in a different jurisdiction.

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Make a day of it, then soak it off.

Check your dates and make High Mourne House your base for the Mournes.

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