キャッスルベノン周辺のアトラクション＆必見スポット - トップ6

The crannóg is a man made island dating from around the Late Bronze Age period (from approx. 2000 to 500 BC). The Island was inhabited by the Magennis family in the 17th century, who had vacated a castle that is thought to have stood on the lake shore. It was also used as a hiding place for the Irish Rebellion around 1642.

Perfect vistas surround you, with the Cratlieve Mountain to your North and the Tullynasoo range, and Castlewellan Forest Park to the South. If you fancy a rest, there's a pathway to a viewpoint through the Car Park on your right.

This famous, much illustrated, tripod portal tomb is settled in the midst of the magical Mournes, and has a large flat capstone gracefully balanced on three unusually tall supporting stones. There are slight traces of a cairn, and early records suggest ‘urns’ had been found in the dolmen. I don't think it has been excavated yet.

Closed since 1956, The Viaduct was built in 1860 for the Banbridge, Lisburn & Belfast Railway lines. Now scattered with traffic free pathways and spots for a rest.

Nice road - usually quiet and leading to opportunities to branch off on other quiet roads

Beautiful smooth Tarmac with stunning views off the Mourne Mountains, mostly quiet from traffic to afford you time to have a good look around at the scenery