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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

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    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. Gruffalo & Stickman Trail - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    Gruffalo & Stickman Trail - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    Gruffalo & Stickman Trail - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    Gruffalo & Stickman Trail - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    Gruffalo & Stickman Trail - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    Gruffalo & Stickman Trail - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    Gruffalo & Stickman Trail - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    Gruffalo & Stickman Trail - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    Gruffalo & Stickman Trail - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    Gruffalo & Stickman Trail - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    Gruffalo & Stickman Trail - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    Gruffalo & Stickman Trail - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    Gruffalo & Stickman Trail - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    Gruffalo & Stickman Trail - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    Gruffalo & Stickman Trail - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    Gruffalo & Stickman Trail - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    Gruffalo & Stickman Trail - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    Gruffalo & Stickman Trail - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    Gruffalo & Stickman Trail - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    Gruffalo & Stickman Trail - Colin Glen, River Entrance

    Belfast

    Address

    163 Stewartstown Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT17 0HW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9061 4115

    Type

    Type:

    Nature Trail

    It’s Ireland’s only official Gruffalo Trail; a Julia Donaldson-endorsed walk. Step into the glorious world of the Gruffalo. Enter the deep, dark wood, meet the clever little mouse, the fox, the owl, the snake, before stumbling upon those knobbly…

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

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    Belfast

    Address

    402 Newtownards Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT4 1HH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9045 1900

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    An exciting public space at the heart of the Connswater Community Greenway. It features over 300 native trees and 7 statues by Irish artist Maurice Harron who was inspired by characters from C.S. Lewis’ 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  7. Trees
    The view from Redburn over Holywood and across Belfast Lough
    Trees
    The view from Redburn over Holywood and across Belfast Lough

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 65 reviews65 reviews

    Holywood

    Address

    Old Holywood Road, Holywood, County Down, BT4 2HL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9185 3621

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Country / Royal Park

    Redburn Country Park is set on an escarpment above Belfast Lough. There are 7km of pathways with spectacular views of Belfast and the south Antrim hills.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  8. Enniskillen

    Address

    Forthill Park, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, BT74 7BA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 6632 5000

    Price

    Price Free to £3.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    Forthill Park is a pleasantly wooded town park with walks, shrub gardens and children's play area in central Enniskillen. Cole’s Monument, which stands within Forthill Park is one of the most prominent landmarks in the town’s skyline. A series of…

    Price

    Price Free to £3.00 Per Ticket
  9. A view of Castlewellan Peace Maze with the Mourne Mountains as a backdrop. Visitors can attempt to solve their way to the centre of the maze.
    A view of Castlewellan Peace Maze from the bridge with the Mourne Mountains as a backdrop.
    A view over Castlewellan Peace Maze with the Mourne Mountains as a backdrop. Visitors can attempt to solve their way to the centre of the maze.
    A view of Castlewellan Peace Maze with the Mourne Mountains as a backdrop. Visitors can attempt to solve their way to the centre of the maze.
    A view of Castlewellan Peace Maze from the bridge with the Mourne Mountains as a backdrop.
    A view over Castlewellan Peace Maze with the Mourne Mountains as a backdrop. Visitors can attempt to solve their way to the centre of the maze.

    Castlewellan

    Address

    Castlewellan Forest Park, Forest Park View, Castlewellan, County Down, BT31 9BU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 330 137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Maze

    Castlewellan Peace Maze, is one of the world's largest permanent hedge mazes representing the path to a peaceful future for Northern Ireland.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  10. pyramid in garvagh forest
    dog walkers at garvagh forest
    cyclists and dog walkers at garvagh forest
    pyramid in garvagh forest
    dog walkers at garvagh forest
    cyclists and dog walkers at garvagh forest

    Garvagh

    Address

    6 Forest Road, Garvagh, County Londonderry, BT51 5EF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2955 6000

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    Covering 200 hectares, Garvagh forest is situated on the Western outskirts of Garvagh, with trees from over 80 years onl to those only planted at the turn of the century.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  11. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 58 reviews58 reviews

    Belfast

    Address

    Belvoir Drive, Belfast, County Antrim, BT8 7QT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4377 2240

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    Managed by the Forest Service, Belvoir Park Forest is unique in the UK as it is a working forest within a city. Walks within the forest link to the Lagan River 'Towpath' and the Lagan Valley Regional Park.

    Price

    Free
  12. Spelga Dam from Pigeon Rock Mountain

    Hilltown

    Address

    Kilkeel Road, Hilltown, County Down, BT34 5XL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 33 0137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Lake / Reservoir

    Spelga Dam Reservoir sits in the heart of the Mourne Mountains, located approximately 10 miles outside of Newcastle, County Down.  A man-made reservoir built in the 1950s by the Belfast engineering firm, R Ferguson and Son.  It supplies water to…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  13. Armagh

    Address

    Palace Demesne, Armagh, County Armagh, BT60 4EL

    Telephone

    0300 0300 900

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    Situated within walking distance of the City Centre, for over two hundred years the undulating parkland of the Palace Demesne has been one of the glories of Armagh.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  14. A woman walking along a path in Davagh Forest.
    Family Walking through a forest
    A river running through Davagh Forest
    A woman walking along a path in Davagh Forest.
    Family Walking through a forest
    A river running through Davagh Forest

    Cookstown

    Address

    Davagh Road, Cookstown, County Tyrone, BT79 8JH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 3000 132 132

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    The true definition of a hidden gem, Davagh Forest is an International Dark Sky Park and lies approximately 6 miles north west of Cookstown in an untouched rural landscape of rolling hills and sweeping forests.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  15. 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
  16. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 23 reviews23 reviews

    Ballymena

    Address

    Kernohans Lane, Broughshane Road, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 7QA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2564 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Nature and Wildlife

    Ecos Nature Park is an oasis of wildlife, close to the heart of Ballymena town with 8 kilometres of flat footpaths leading visitors around 220 acres of parkland that includes maturing woodland, peaceful lake and ponds, grazed meadows and hay meadows.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking - Ecos Nature Park has free designated accessible parking on site for cars, coaches and minibuses.
  17. A photo of the winter sun shining on Kiltonga Duck pond with Scrabo Tower in the background

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 26 reviews26 reviews

    Newtownards

    Address

    Belfast Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4TT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9182 6846

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Nature and Wildlife

    In July 2000, Kiltonga Nature Reserve became the first site in the UK to be awarded BT Millennium Miles Status. Almost 1000 metres of walkway were upgraded to enable disabled access to the reserve.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  18. A couple of hikers sitting on a gate admiring the view of Slemish in the background
    A hiker standing on the edge of Slemish
    A couple sitting down on the edge of Slemish with surrounding countryside in view
    A couple of hikers sitting on a gate admiring the view of Slemish in the background
    A hiker standing on the edge of Slemish
    A couple sitting down on the edge of Slemish with surrounding countryside in view

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 46 reviews46 reviews

    Broughshane

    Address

    Carnstroan Lane, Broughshane, County Antrim, BT43 4PF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2563 5010

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoors

    Slemish Mountain is about 1,500 feet above sea level and is located close to Broughshane in County Antrim. It is the legendary home of Saint Patrick and is actually the central core of an extinct volcano. Hike to the top and enjoy fantastic views!

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  19. A view of Moira Demesne showing the signage

    Moira

    Address

    110 Main Street, Moira, County Down, BT67 0DS

    Telephone

    028 9244 7300

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    Moira Demesne is a parkland offering beautiful walks, picnic sites and a children's play area.

    Price

    Free
  20. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 79 reviews79 reviews

    Belfast

    Address

    Ormeau Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT7 3GG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9049 1813

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    Ormeau Park is the oldest municipal park in Belfast, officially opening to the public in 1871. It is still one of the largest parks in Belfast and offers a great mix of horticulture, woodland, flower displays and wildlife.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
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