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  1. A view of the tubular bridge with flowers on the rock face and the ocean beyond.
    a male and female at the entrance of the Gobbins Cliff path
    tour group on Gobbins cliff path metal bridge looking out over the sea
    metal walk bridge overhanging the sea cliff with standing viewpoint at end overlooking the sea.
    tour group on walk bridge, walking towards cave entrance
    group on walk bridge looking out onto the cliff face
    Tour group climbing steps on cliff side
    Tour on Swingbridge at The Gobbins
    A view of the tubular bridge with flowers on the rock face and the ocean beyond.
    a male and female at the entrance of the Gobbins Cliff path
    tour group on Gobbins cliff path metal bridge looking out over the sea
    metal walk bridge overhanging the sea cliff with standing viewpoint at end overlooking the sea.
    tour group on walk bridge, walking towards cave entrance
    group on walk bridge looking out onto the cliff face
    Tour group climbing steps on cliff side
    Tour on Swingbridge at The Gobbins

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    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 1342 reviews1342 reviews

    Islandmagee

    Address

    The Gobbins Visitor Centre, 68 Middle Road, Islandmagee, County Antrim, BT40 3SL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9337 2318

    Gradings

    • Four Star Quality Assurance
    Four Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoors

    Although currently closed (updated December 2025), this is one to bookmark for future. On the thrilling Gobbins Experience, nature isn’t content to just sit back and be admired. It completely engulfs you: from the all-enveloping Irish Sea winds and…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  2. Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark
    Guided Cave Tour
    Marble Arch Cave Northern Ireland
    Marble Arch Caves Fermanagh
    Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark
    Guided Cave Tour
    Marble Arch Cave Northern Ireland
    Marble Arch Caves Fermanagh

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    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 1563 reviews1563 reviews

    Enniskillen

    Address

    43 Marlbank Road, Legnabrocky, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, BT92 1EW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 6632 1815

    Gradings

    • Four Star Quality Assurance
    Four Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    Cave

    Marble Arch Caves- Magical, Unique and Memorable. The Marble Arch Caves is a major tourist attraction, set in the picturesque foothills of Cuilcagh Mountain, just a short journey from the Island town of Enniskillen in County Fermanagh, Northern…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking - Free, on-site parking. Please note car park closes outside of operational hours.

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wi-fi available
  3. Children playing around a giant book in Slieve Gullion Forest Park
    Family Entering Fionn's Giant Adventure
    Spring Fairy at Slieve Gullion Forest Park
    Children playing around a giant book in Slieve Gullion Forest Park
    Family Entering Fionn's Giant Adventure
    Spring Fairy at Slieve Gullion Forest Park

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    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 148 reviews148 reviews

    Killeavy

    Address

    89 Drumintee Road, Killeavy, County Armagh, BT35 8SW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 33 0137 4046

    Gradings

    • Four Star Quality Assurance
    Four Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    Slieve Gullion is Ireland's Mountain of Mystery. The Forest Park offers walking trails, a scenic drive, an Adventure Playpark, Fionn's Giant Adventure children's story trail and family friendly walk.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking (charge)

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  4. Children enjoying Aslan's Table in Kilbroney Park
    Children in Kilbroney Play Park
    Mountain Bike Trails Kilbroney
    Children enjoying Aslan's Table in Kilbroney Park
    Children in Kilbroney Play Park
    Mountain Bike Trails Kilbroney

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 226 reviews226 reviews

    Rostrevor

    Address

    Kilbroney Park, Shore Road, Rostrevor, County Down, BT34 3AA

    Telephone

    +44(0)33 0137 4046

    Gradings

    • Three Star Quality Assurance
    Three Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    Kilbroney Park on the northern shore of Carlingford Lough is a wonderful escape for all the family no matter their different ages and stages.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking (charge) - Parking Charges apply
  5. Group taking part in Alpaca Trekking at Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes
    Male taking part in Alpaca Trekking at Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes
    3 Alpacas at Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes
    Group ordering drinks at coffee stand at Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes
    3 Alpacas at Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes
    Luxury Alpaca Trekking Picnics and coffee trailer
    Luxury Alpaca Trekking Picnics
    Luxury Alpaca Trekking Picnics
    Luxury Picnic Hampers
    Family looking though picnic basket at Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes
    Group taking part in Alpaca Trekking at Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes
    Male taking part in Alpaca Trekking at Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes
    3 Alpacas at Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes
    Group ordering drinks at coffee stand at Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes
    3 Alpacas at Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes
    Luxury Alpaca Trekking Picnics and coffee trailer
    Luxury Alpaca Trekking Picnics
    Luxury Alpaca Trekking Picnics
    Luxury Picnic Hampers
    Family looking though picnic basket at Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes

    Ballynahinch

    Address

    Ballyburren, 143 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch, County Down, BT24 8HZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9581 6650

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Tour

    Our unique estate has over 5,000 trees with ponds, pathways and bridges nestled in 18 acres of beautiful undulating surroundings just 25mins from Belfast, near Ballynahinch in County Down. We offer mini adventures for families, individuals, couples…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wi-fi available
  6. Leafy pathway through the country park
    Crawfordsburn waterfall
    Leafy pathway through the country park
    Crawfordsburn waterfall

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    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 406 reviews406 reviews

    Helen's Bay

    Address

    Bridge Road South, Helen's Bay, County Down, BT19 1JT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9185 3621

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Country / Royal Park

    With tranquil walks through peaceful meadows and wooded glens and a stunning waterfall, Crawfordsburn Country Park provides a relaxing natural retreat.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking - Car Parking is available at the Main Car Park, exit road lay by, Fort Road Car Park, Grey Point Fort and Sea Park, Coastguard Avenue.
  7. Family walking around Portmuck Harbour
    Girl splashing on the beach
    Rockpooling
    Picnic table at Portmuck Harbour
    Family walking around Portmuck Harbour
    Girl splashing on the beach
    Rockpooling
    Picnic table at Portmuck Harbour

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    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 40 reviews40 reviews

    Islandmagee

    Address

    68 Portmuck Road, Portmuck, Islandmagee, County Antrim, BT40 3TP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9336 6666

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Landscape/View

    Follow the winding road down to reach this hidden gem. With its picture-book perfect stone harbour and tiny beach, Portmuck Harbour is a lovely place to while away the afternoon. See the stunning North Antrim coastline receding into the distance and…

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  8. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 291 reviews291 reviews

    Limavady

    Address

    41 Dogleap Road, Limavady, County Londonderry, BT49 9NN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7772 1925

    Type

    Type:

    Country / Royal Park

    This scenic and tranquil park is located on the outskirts of Limavady and offers spectacular riverside views and woodland walks along with opportunities for salmon and trout fishing, canoeing, rock climbing and orienteering.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking - is free and available at 4 points: Main car park at Visitor Centre /Café Building (access via Dogleap Road) O’Cahan’s car park (access via Roemill Road) Carrick Mills car park (access via Ballyquin Road) Carrick Rocks car park (access via Drumrane Road) Mobility Scooter Available from the Dogleap Countryside Centre
  9. Image of Silent Valley
    Image of Silent Valley and Mourne Wall
    View of Silent Valley
    Rolling Capping at Donard
    Image of Silent Valley
    Image of Silent Valley and Mourne Wall
    View of Silent Valley
    Rolling Capping at Donard

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 154 reviews154 reviews

    Kilkeel

    Address

    Head Road, Kilkeel, County Down, BT34 4HU

    Telephone

    +44 (0)345 7440 088

    Type

    Type:

    Lake / Reservoir

    The Silent Valley Reservoir was built to gather water from the Mourne Mountains and is the main water supply source for most of County Down and a large part of Belfast. The famous Mourne Wall was constructed to enclose the reservoir's catchment area.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  10. Slieve Gullion
    View of Slieve Gullion
    Awakening your Senses in the Magic of the Ring of Gullion
    Group on lane looking over Ring of Gullion mountains
    Slieve Gullion
    View of Slieve Gullion
    Awakening your Senses in the Magic of the Ring of Gullion
    Group on lane looking over Ring of Gullion mountains

    Killeavy

    Address

    89 Drumintee Road, Killeavy, County Armagh, BT35 8SW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 330 137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Landscape/View

    Slieve Gullion Forest Park is in the heart of the Ring of Gullion. The Ring of Gullion is a unique geological landform – unparalleled elsewhere in Ireland or the UK – and was the first ring dyke in the world to be geologically mapped. The ring of…

  11. Family on a bench looking over the lake at Hillsborough Forest
    Family walking through the tress at Hillsborough Forest
    An image of the front of Hillsborough Fort
    Child on slide at play park
    Woodland themed playpark in Hillsborough Forest
    An image of inside the walls of Hillsborough Fort grounds
    Family on a bench looking over the lake at Hillsborough Forest
    Family walking through the tress at Hillsborough Forest
    An image of the front of Hillsborough Fort
    Child on slide at play park
    Woodland themed playpark in Hillsborough Forest
    An image of inside the walls of Hillsborough Fort grounds

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    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 9 reviews9 reviews

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    22 Large Park, Royal Hillsborough, County Down, BT26 6AL

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    The looped walk around the forest lake is a popular choice among bird-watchers, dog walkers, photographers and nature-lovers. Enjoy free entry to the forest, with on site parking available, and almost 200 acres with way-marked routes providing a…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking - Substantial free parking is available for 137 cars. There are 6 dedicated marked bays available for disabled visitors. Overflow parking is also available during weekends and school holidays. Bicycle racks are available for visitors who wish to cycle to the park, however bicycles are not permitted on the forest trails.
  12. Garvagh

    Address

    Northern Ireland Forest Service, 6 Forest Road, Garvagh, County Londonderry, BT51 5BQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2955 6003

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    Travel 3 miles west of Garvagh town and you will begin to enter Gortnamoyagh Forest, which straddles the North Sperrins ridge. Gortnamoyagh Forest provides a rewarding experience for anyone looking to enjoy unspoilt and often remote areas of forest.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  13. Killaloo

    Address

    50 Oughtagh Road, Killaloo, County Londonderry, BT47 3TR

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7133 8838

    Type

    Type:

    Country / Royal Park

    In the steep, wooded Glen of the Burntollet River, south-east of Derry/Londonderry, lies Ness Country park. Enjoy over 7km of riverside walks and there's a visitor centre, a natural themed play park, stunning waterfall and picnic tables.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking - All car parking detailed is free and open at all times.
  14. Family standing over a gate looking at the view of the Islands on Strangford Lough, from Grey Point Lookout at Delamont Country Park.
    Family enjoying a walk to Strangford Stone in Delamont Country Park.
    Child climbing and another on a slide in the play park, at Delamont Country Park.
    Family enjoying the view of the Mourne Mountains from Strangford Stone in Delamont Country Park.
    Family standing over a gate looking at the view of the Islands on Strangford Lough, from Grey Point Lookout at Delamont Country Park.
    Family enjoying a walk to Strangford Stone in Delamont Country Park.
    Child climbing and another on a slide in the play park, at Delamont Country Park.
    Family enjoying the view of the Mourne Mountains from Strangford Stone in Delamont Country Park.

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    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 162 reviews162 reviews

    Killyleagh

    Address

    90 Downpatrick Road, Killyleagh, County Down, BT30 9TZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 33 0137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    Situated on the shores of Strangford Lough in an area of outstanding natural beauty, Delamont Country Park, Killyleagh offers peace, beauty and tranquillity. The stunning views across Strangford Lough and the relaxing atmosphere make Delamont…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking - Charges apply for the parking of vehicles.
  15. Scrabo Tower at dusk
    Photo of yellow gorse bush and Scrabo Tower peaking up from behind framed by blue sky
    Drone photo of Scrao Tower sitting majestically on it's hill overlooking the countryside
    Scrabo Tower at dusk
    Photo of yellow gorse bush and Scrabo Tower peaking up from behind framed by blue sky
    Drone photo of Scrao Tower sitting majestically on it's hill overlooking the countryside

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    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 232 reviews232 reviews

    Newtownards

    Address

    203A Scrabo Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4SJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Tower

    At the top of Scrabo Hill, overlooking Strangford Lough and the whole of North Down, is Scrabo Tower. The tower, which was built in 1857, is one of Northern Ireland’s best known landmarks and the views from the top are spectacular.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  16. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 263 reviews263 reviews

    Belfast

    Address

    Upper Malone Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT17 9LA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9032 0202

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    The beautiful Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park comprises rolling meadows, woodland, riverside fields and formal gardens which includes the famous rose garden.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking - The park is served by two car parks which are both on the Upper Malone Road. There is no charge for parking or admission.
  17. Image of a walkway and woodland steps surrounded by leafy green trees and pink flowers
    Photo of walkway through leafy Castle Park
    Photo showing North Down Museum opening sign with Town Hall in backdrop
    Photo of Bangor Castle Walled Garden arches and flowers. The Garden is located within Castle Park grounds.
    Photo showing the embossed words Edward Ward 1852, the date the Town Hall was erected
    Photo of Town Hall/Bangor Castle in the sunshine framed by leafy tree branches
    Image of a walkway and woodland steps surrounded by leafy green trees and pink flowers
    Photo of walkway through leafy Castle Park
    Photo showing North Down Museum opening sign with Town Hall in backdrop
    Photo of Bangor Castle Walled Garden arches and flowers. The Garden is located within Castle Park grounds.
    Photo showing the embossed words Edward Ward 1852, the date the Town Hall was erected
    Photo of Town Hall/Bangor Castle in the sunshine framed by leafy tree branches

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 48 reviews48 reviews

    Bangor

    Address

    Castle Park Avenue, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4TB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9127 0069

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    Stroll through this beautiful wooded wonderland which is an exhilarating experience throughout the seasons.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  18. Frame at Portneal, Kilrea
    Frame at Portneal, Kilrea
    Frame at Portneal, Kilrea
    Jetty at Portneal, Kilrea
    Aerial view of The Lake waterpark in Kilrea
    McLaughlin's Corner, Kilrea
    Manor House Golf Course
    Frame at Portneal, Kilrea
    Frame at Portneal, Kilrea
    Frame at Portneal, Kilrea
    Frame at Portneal, Kilrea
    Jetty at Portneal, Kilrea
    Aerial view of The Lake waterpark in Kilrea
    McLaughlin's Corner, Kilrea
    Manor House Golf Course
    Frame at Portneal, Kilrea

    Kilrea

    Address

    Bann Road, Kilrea, County Londonderry, BT51 5RZ

    Telephone

    0287776 0650

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Viewpoint

    A beautiful and historically important bridge within tranquil woodland, just outside the picturesque village of Kilrea.

    Price

    Free
  19. Visitors read information at the Killeter Forest Trails.
    Map of Killeter Forest Trails Trail Head
    Visitors read information at the Killeter Forest Trails.
    Map of Killeter Forest Trails Trail Head

    Killeter

    Address

    Killeter Forest, Tullycar Road, Killeter, County Tyrone, BT81 7YB

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    Pull on your walking boots and come enjoy a truly wonderful walking experience - one which has been defined by nature and refined by the seasons to provide an ever changing backdrop to the Killeter story.

  20. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 7 reviews7 reviews

    Larne

    Address

    Glenarm Road, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 1DY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8232

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    Town Park and Chaine Park are delightful parks located on the Causeway Coastal route in Larne offering dramatic coastal views out to Scotland, pleasurable walks, unique heritage features and entertainment for all the family.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
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