The Top 20 Attractions in Down
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Down. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Down is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 5, 2025
Slieve Bearnagh from the Irish “Sliabh Bearna” meaning “Gapped Mountain” gets its name from its two giant rocky tors and the col lying between them. It is the 4th highest …
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Slieve Croob stands at 534m and is the highest peak of the Dromara Hills, situated just north of the Mourne Mountains. From the summit, you can enjoy expansive views across …
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Northern Ireland’s highest peak and the pinnacle of the Mourne Mountains, Slieve Donard rises directly from the shore of the Irish Sea. The 19-mile (31 km) Mourne Wall joins a …
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Hare's Gap is the most beautiful, and dramatic, mountain pass in the whole of the Mournes mountain range. It was once a smugglers hotspot, with people often carrying contraband, such …
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Best known for its place as "Winterfell" in Game of Thrones, Castle Ward is an 18th-century National Trust property in Strangford. With two unique styles of classical and gothic, the …
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The castle is named after its late 16th-century owners, the Audleys, an Anglo-Norman family who owned land in the area in the 13th century. It was sold, along with the …
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A fantastic park. Very many hiking trails. A campsite is also available. In the park you drive through a stone gate. The gate closes at 20 o'clock and opens at 8 o'clock.
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Taking almost 20 years to build, the 19-mile (31 km) Mourne Wall runs across the principal summits of the Mourne Mountains. It was built to keep livestock from contaiminating the …
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The Mourne Wall is one of the most iconic landmarks of the Mourne Mountains, stretching for 35 kilometers across 15 summits. Built by hand in the early 20th century to …
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Wikipedia (Saint John's Point, County Down, 2022-09-25):
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_John%27s_Point,_County_Down
Tripadvisor (St. John's Point Lighthouse, 2022-09-25):
tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g6913948-d12794915-Reviews-St_John_s_Point_Lighthouse-Killough_County_Down_Northern_Ireland.html
Commissioners of Irish Lights (St John’s Point (Co Down), 2022-09-25):
irishlights.ie/tourism/our-lighthouses/st-john%E2%80%99s-point-(down).aspx
YouTube (Drone Video, RODPIKER DRONES UK, 2022-09-25):
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_John%27s_Point,_County_Down
Tripadvisor (St. John's Point Lighthouse, 2022-09-25):
tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g6913948-d12794915-Reviews-St_John_s_Point_Lighthouse-Killough_County_Down_Northern_Ireland.html
Commissioners of Irish Lights (St John’s Point (Co Down), 2022-09-25):
irishlights.ie/tourism/our-lighthouses/st-john%E2%80%99s-point-(down).aspx
YouTube (Drone Video, RODPIKER DRONES UK, 2022-09-25):
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