Take the ferry over, ride the mountain bike trails at Rostrevor, or walk the coast from Narrow Water Castle to Cranfield Beach.
Young children love Fort Evergreen Pet & Play Farm and Cranfield Alpacas. Twelve of the places nearby are free to visit, including Kilbroney Park. Killowen Distillery and Mourne Dew Distillery are good stops for the adults too.
The best days out near Carlingford (Co. Louth)
Carlingford Lough Ferry
Rostrevor Mountain Bike Trails
Kilbroney Park (Rostrevor)
Killowen Distillery
Greencastle Royal Castle
Rostrevor Forest (Kilbroney Forest)
Revive Sauna
Rostrevor to Kilbroney Shore
Rostrevor Paragliding Site
The Hidden Garden Sauna
Warrenpoint Promenade & Foreshore
Warrenpoint Harbour
Warrenpoint Municipal Park
Cranfield Point Walk
Fort Evergreen Pet & Play Farm
Cranfield Alpacas
Cranfield Beach
Mourne Park
Kilkeel Beach (Cranfield East)
East Coast Adventure Centre
Kilkeel Golf Club
Mourne Mountains Brewery
Mourne Dew Distillery
Narrow Water Castle Riverside Walk
Narrow Water Equestrian Centre
Kellys Golf Centre
Beer Hut Brewing Company
Cherry Cottage Nurseries & Garden Centre
Kilkeel to Greencastle Coastal Walk
Kilkeel Harbour Park
Moyry Castle
Watchtower Adventures
Mayobridge North Paragliding Site
Silent Valley Mountain Park
Lough Shannagh wild swim (Mournes)
Rascals Softplay Centre Newry
What's on near Carlingford (Co. Louth)
- 7SepRNID Hearing User Support Service — Newry City LibraryNewry City Library
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- 7SepAnnalong Parent & Toddler Group (Newry)Annalong Presbyterian Church Hall
- 7SepLIly NeillThe Rostrevor Inn
- 7SepSketching Rostrevor: Buildings, Streets & Stories | Rostrevor Heritage Week16 The Square
- 8SepJunior Lego Club — Kilkeel LibraryKilkeel Library
Days out in Carlingford (Co. Louth) — your questions
What are the best days out in Carlingford (Co. Louth)?
The Carlingford Lough Ferry is a great starting point, and the Rostrevor Mountain Bike Trails draw riders of all abilities. Kilbroney Park is a free favourite for families. For something different, Killowen Distillery and Mourne Dew Distillery are both popular stops, and Fort Evergreen Pet & Play Farm is a solid family choice.
What free things are there to do in Carlingford (Co. Louth)?
There are twelve free options in this area. Kilbroney Park in Rostrevor is a favourite for families, and the Narrow Water Castle Riverside Walk makes a lovely afternoon. Cranfield Beach and Kilkeel Beach are both free, and the Rostrevor to Kilbroney Shore follows the coast for a good stretch.
Where can you go on a rainy day near Carlingford (Co. Louth)?
East Coast Adventure Centre is the strongest rainy-day pick in the area, with activities for families and groups. Rascals Softplay Centre Newry is a good call if you have young children. Killowen Distillery and Mourne Dew Distillery both make enjoyable indoor stops while the weather passes.
What's good for young children near Carlingford (Co. Louth)?
Fort Evergreen Pet & Play Farm is a family favourite, with animals to meet and outdoor play. Cranfield Alpacas is another great pick for smaller children. Rascals Softplay Centre Newry is ideal on a wet day, and Cranfield Beach works well for a simple afternoon out.