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.
Nothing matches both of those choices. Try all types to see everything that suits.
Show all types →Slieve Donard
This is a sustained mountain day, not a stroll. The weather at the top is not the weather at the car park, and the descent is harder on the knees than the ascent is on the lungs.
Find out more →Bloody Bridge
A short river path, a granite gorge and the coast together make this one of the best quick outings when you want a real sense of the Mournes.
Find out more →Rostrevor and Kilbroney
Forest park, the Cloughmore Stone with its view over Carlingford Lough and the mountain bike trail centre give this side of the range a completely different feel.
Find out more →Hare’s Gap and the Trassey Track
The dramatic gap, the Brandy Pad old smugglers' route and access to Bearnagh make this a substantial full-day outing.
Find out more →Slieve Binnian from Carrick Little
The track towards Annalong Wood and the Mourne Wall is a rewarding half day even without summiting; going all the way up Binnian makes it a full day for most people.
Find out more →Make a day of it, then soak it off.
Check your dates and make High Mourne House your base for the Mournes.