Cross to Carlingford in Co. Louth on the Carlingford Lough Ferry, or spend a lazy afternoon at Cranfield Beach — both are easy wins.
The wider area takes in Rostrevor's mountain bike trails, Killowen Distillery, and a string of free coastal walks. There's more packed into this stretch of Down than you might expect.
The best days out near Greencastle
Carlingford Lough Ferry
Greencastle Royal Castle
Cranfield Point Walk
Cranfield Alpacas
Killowen Distillery
Cranfield Beach
Kilkeel Beach (Cranfield East)
Mourne Park
Kilkeel Golf Club
Kilbroney Park (Rostrevor)
Rostrevor Mountain Bike Trails
Rostrevor Forest (Kilbroney Forest)
Beer Hut Brewing Company
Rostrevor to Kilbroney Shore
Revive Sauna
Rostrevor Paragliding Site
Kilkeel to Greencastle Coastal Walk
Kilkeel Harbour Park
The Hidden Garden Sauna
Warrenpoint Promenade & Foreshore
Warrenpoint Harbour
Warrenpoint Municipal Park
Fort Evergreen Pet & Play Farm
East Coast Adventure Centre
Silent Valley Mountain Park
Mourne Mountains Brewery
Mourne Dew Distillery
Kellys Golf Centre
Narrow Water Castle Riverside Walk
Narrow Water Equestrian Centre
Cherry Cottage Nurseries & Garden Centre
What's on near Greencastle
- 7SepLIly NeillThe Rostrevor Inn
- 7SepSketching Rostrevor: Buildings, Streets & Stories | Rostrevor Heritage Week16 The Square
- 8SepJunior Lego Club — Kilkeel LibraryKilkeel Library
- 8SepRostrevor's Three Giants: Big Lives, Big Stories | Rostrevor Heritage WeekThe Rostrevor Inn
- 9SepCranfield Alpaca Beach Treks - Autumn DatesCranfield Alpacas
- 9SepBy the Fireside: Songs & Stories | Rostrevor Heritage WeekThe Rostrevor Inn
Days out in Greencastle — your questions
What are the best days out in Greencastle?
The top picks include Greencastle Royal Castle for a slice of history, Cranfield Beach for a relaxed family afternoon, and the Carlingford Lough Ferry for a memorable crossing of the lough. Cranfield Alpacas and Killowen Distillery both make great half-day trips too.
What free things are there to do in Greencastle?
Quite a lot, actually. Cranfield Beach and Kilkeel Beach (Cranfield East) are both free, as is the Kilkeel to Greencastle Coastal Walk. Kilbroney Park in Rostrevor is free too, along with Cranfield Point Walk, the Rostrevor to Kilbroney Shore, and Beer Hut Brewing Company.
Where can you go on a rainy day near Greencastle?
East Coast Adventure Centre is your best bet for a covered, active day when it's wet. For something different, Killowen Distillery makes for a great indoor stop. The Carlingford Lough Ferry is also worth boarding in light rain — the crossing is the experience.
What's good for young children near Greencastle?
Cranfield Alpacas and Fort Evergreen Pet & Play Farm are both great for young kids — hands-on animal time is always a hit at that age. Cranfield Beach and Kilkeel Beach (Cranfield East) are good bets for an easy, relaxed afternoon with little ones.