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The 4th green at Royal County Down Golf Course in Newcastle, County Down. Slieve Donard and the Mourne Mountains are visible in the background.

3-Day Itinerary for County Down

County Down‘s rolling hills, majestic mountains and island-dotted loughs are the perfect backdrop for a relaxing short break. Use this 3-day itinerary for inspiration on the best things to see and do on your next trip to the county.

  • The 4th green at Royal County Down Golf Course in Newcastle, County Down. Slieve Donard and the Mourne Mountains are visible in the background.
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    3-Day Itinerary for County Down

    County Down‘s rolling hills, majestic mountains and island-dotted loughs are the perfect backdrop for a relaxing short break. Use this 3-day itinerary for inspiration on the best things to see and do on your next trip to the county.

  • The 4th green at Royal County Down Golf Course in Newcastle, County Down. Slieve Donard and the Mourne Mountains are visible in the background.
    Categories: County Down

    Top things to see & do in County Down

    This is the county that is home to Northern Ireland’s most dramatic mountain range, gave Game of Thrones® its Winterfell castle, has the largest sea lough in Great Britain and Ireland and is St Patrick’s last resting place. Phew!

  • 2 mountain bikers enjoying the views across Carlingford Lough from atop Rostrevor Mountain Bike Trails in County Down. They are sitting while their bikes rest against a boulder.
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    Getting to County Down

    County Down is the most easterly county in Northern Ireland. Magnificent mountain landscapes meet pretty-as-a-picture fishing villages, glorious beaches and epic Game of Thrones® experiences.

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