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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Beach & swim

Newcastle promenade

Beach, the front, ice cream and the mountains meeting the sea make this the easiest wet-weather-adjacent option.

15 to 20 minutes by car
Two hours
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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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