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  1. Group of ladies enjoying the Annesley Garden walk in Castlewellan Forest Park
    A view of Castlewellan Castle
    Stunning view from the top of Slievenaslat Walking Trail
    Walking on the Slievenaslat Walking Trail
    Walkers enjoying the views of Castlewellan Forest Park
    Group of ladies enjoying the Annesley Garden walk in Castlewellan Forest Park
    A view of Castlewellan Castle
    Stunning view from the top of Slievenaslat Walking Trail
    Walking on the Slievenaslat Walking Trail
    Walkers enjoying the views of Castlewellan Forest Park

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    Castlewellan

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 330 137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    Castlewellan Forest Park boasts a stunning Victorian Castle, incredible panoramic views, scenic walking trails, 27 km of mountain bike trails, nature play perfect for the kids, an on-site multi-activity centre, hedge maze and equestrian centre.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Nov 2025to28 Feb 2026Open 09:00 - 17:00
    From:
    25 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Mar 2026to31 Mar 2026Open 09:00 - 18:00
    From:
    1 Apr 2026to30 Sept 2026Open 09:00 - 20:00
    From:
    1 Oct 2026to31 Oct 2026Open 09:00 - 18:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
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    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
  3. Frame at Swann's Bridge
    Angler's Rest
    Swann's Bridge
    Swann's Bridge
    Frame at Swann's Bridge
    Game of Throne's signage
    Picnic area at Swann's Bridge
    Frame at Swann's Bridge
    Angler's Rest
    Swann's Bridge
    Swann's Bridge
    Frame at Swann's Bridge
    Game of Throne's signage
    Picnic area at Swann's Bridge

    Limavady

    Address

    Seacoast Road, Limavady, County Londonderry, BT49 9EF

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Viewpoint

    Picturesque riverbank area overlooking the River Roe beneath Binevenagh Mountain – a wonderful place to enjoy the beauty of nature.

    Price

    Free
  4. 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
  5. 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…

  6. 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

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    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
  7. 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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    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
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    Lurgan

    Address

    Windsor Avenue, Lurgan, County Armagh, BT67 9BG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 3832 3795

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    Lurgan Park is the second largest public park in Ireland, and is enjoyed by as many as 2000 people every day. The beautifully landscaped parkland contains a number of well maintained paths which provide excellent walking and running ground.

    Price

    Free
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    Belfast

    Address

    Antrim Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT15 5GR

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9031 9629

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Country / Royal Park

    Cave Hill Country Park gets its name from five caves, which could be early iron mines, located on the side of the main Belfast cliffs. Visitors can enjoy panoramic views across Belfast from vantage points on the hillside.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking (free)
  10. View from the Coastal Path from Stricklands Glen direction coming into Bangor town
    Photo on a cool day overlooking the area where Stricklands Glen meets the Coastal Path
    View from the Coastal Path from Stricklands Glen direction coming into Bangor town
    Photo on a cool day overlooking the area where Stricklands Glen meets the Coastal Path

    Bangor

    Address

    Bryansburn Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 3SU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9127 0069

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    An enchanting park leading onto the North Down Coastal Path.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  11. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

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    Irvinestown

    Address

    346 Killadeas Road, Irvinestown, County Fermanagh, BT94 1PP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 6634 4803

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    The country park boasts beautiful woodland and lough shore walks, an insect garden and wildflower meadow. Castle Archdale was the main flying boat base during WWII, highlighted in an exhibition in the visitor centre entitled ‘Castle Archdale at War’.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  12. 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
  13. Photo of the brightly coloured bandstand where live music takes place in the summer months
    Photo of the war memorial in Ward Park, framed by leafy trees
    Close up image of green grass covered in white daisy flowers and green leafy trees in Ward Park
    Photo of the Ward Park duck pond and wooden bridge, surrounded by leafy green trees mid summer
    Photo of bowlers in action at the Ward Park Bowling Green
    Photo of the Ward Park Bowling Green and Club house surrounded by flora and fauna
    Photo of the Ward Park Aviary beside the duck pond
    Photo of the brightly coloured bandstand where live music takes place in the summer months
    Photo of the war memorial in Ward Park, framed by leafy trees
    Close up image of green grass covered in white daisy flowers and green leafy trees in Ward Park
    Photo of the Ward Park duck pond and wooden bridge, surrounded by leafy green trees mid summer
    Photo of bowlers in action at the Ward Park Bowling Green
    Photo of the Ward Park Bowling Green and Club house surrounded by flora and fauna
    Photo of the Ward Park Aviary beside the duck pond

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

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    Bangor

    Address

    Hamilton Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4TA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9127 0069

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    A perfect park in the centre of Bangor. An ideal spot to enjoy the local wildlife and feed the ducks.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  14. The Fairy Trail at Lusty Beg Island Resort & Spa
    The Fairy Trail at Lusty Beg Island Resort & Spa.
    The Fairy Trail at Lusty Beg Island Resort & Spa
    The Fairy Trail at Lusty Beg Island Resort & Spa
    The Fairy Trail at Lusty Beg Island Resort & Spa
    The Fairy Trail at Lusty Beg Island Resort & Spa
    The Fairy Trail at Lusty Beg Island Resort & Spa
    The Fairy Trail at Lusty Beg Island Resort & Spa
    The Fairy Trail at Lusty Beg Island Resort & Spa
    The Fairy Trail at Lusty Beg Island Resort & Spa.
    The Fairy Trail at Lusty Beg Island Resort & Spa
    The Fairy Trail at Lusty Beg Island Resort & Spa
    The Fairy Trail at Lusty Beg Island Resort & Spa
    The Fairy Trail at Lusty Beg Island Resort & Spa
    The Fairy Trail at Lusty Beg Island Resort & Spa
    The Fairy Trail at Lusty Beg Island Resort & Spa

    Kesh

    Address

    Lusty Beg Island Resort & Spa, Boa Island, Kesh, County Fermanagh, BT93 8AD

    Telephone

    02868633300

    Type

    Type:

    Nature Trail

    From October-April we do recommend bringing your wellies along as some of our fairy houses venture off the beaten path! Why not end your walk with a trip to our newly renovated play park?

  15. 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.
  16. 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
  17. Enniskillen

    Address

    Lough MacNean, Enniskillen, Fermanagh

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 6632 3110

    Type

    Type:

    Nature Trail

    Situated along the boundaries of Fermanagh, Cavan and Leitrim and this trail consists of unique sculptures, each with its own significance to its location. The art pieces, all carried out by renowned Irish artists, are representative of their ...

  18. War Memorial Park at Marine Gardens in Carrickfergus
    Marine Gardens Play Park with pirate ship featuring tube slide
    Children's green slide and play equipment at Marine Gardens Play Park
    Planted border beside paving area with Carrickfergus Clock Tower to rear
    Churchill Tank at Marine Gardens in Carrickfergus
    Entrance sign to Marine Gardens Play Park
    War Memorial Park at Marine Gardens with paved and planted areas
    War Memorial Park at Marine Gardens in Carrickfergus
    Marine Gardens Play Park with pirate ship featuring tube slide
    Children's green slide and play equipment at Marine Gardens Play Park
    Planted border beside paving area with Carrickfergus Clock Tower to rear
    Churchill Tank at Marine Gardens in Carrickfergus
    Entrance sign to Marine Gardens Play Park
    War Memorial Park at Marine Gardens with paved and planted areas

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 111 reviews111 reviews

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Marine Highway, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7DN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8232

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    Beautiful parkland on the waterfront of Carrickfergus within sight of the Castle featuring a children's playground (currently closed for refurbishment), special memorial area, gardens and picnic area.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking - Marine Gardens and Promenade has free designated accessible parking on site for cars, coaches and minibuses located at Carrickfergus Castle Car Park. A smaller free car park is also available next to the play park entrance.
  19. 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
  20. 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
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