More than 30 places sit within about 10 miles, and plenty are free.
The Kilkeel to Greencastle Coastal Walk is a free route right along the shore. Cranfield Alpacas and Fort Evergreen Pet & Play Farm are easy wins with young children, while Kilbroney Park in nearby Rostrevor makes a great free stop on a wider day out.
The best days out near Kilkeel
Kilkeel to Greencastle Coastal Walk
Cranfield Alpacas
Carlingford Lough Ferry
Mountains of Mourne Activity Centre
Kilbroney Park (Rostrevor)
Rostrevor Mountain Bike Trails
Fort Evergreen Pet & Play Farm
Beer Hut Brewing Company
Kilkeel Beach (Cranfield East)
Greencastle Royal Castle
Cranfield Beach
Killowen Distillery
Binnian Tors (Mournes)
Annalong Buttress (Mournes)
Annalong Cornmill
Rostrevor Paragliding Site
Rostrevor to Kilbroney Shore
Revive Sauna
The Hidden Garden Sauna
East Coast Adventure Centre
Warrenpoint Promenade & Foreshore
Spelga Pass Paragliding Site
Bearnagh Tors (Mournes)
Kilkeel Golf Club
Lough Shannagh
Blue Lough (Annalong Valley)
Warrenpoint Harbour
Lough Shannagh wild swim (Mournes)
Cranfield Point Walk
Silent Valley Mountain Park
Annalong to Glasdrumman Shore
Days out in Kilkeel — your questions
What are the best days out in Kilkeel?
Top picks include the Kilkeel to Greencastle Coastal Walk for a free outdoor route, Cranfield Beach for a relaxed beach visit, and Cranfield Alpacas if you have young kids in tow. For something more active, the Mountains of Mourne Activity Centre and Rostrevor Mountain Bike Trails are both worth a look.
What free things are there to do in Kilkeel?
There's plenty free here. Kilkeel Beach (Cranfield East) and Cranfield Beach are both free to visit. The Kilkeel to Greencastle Coastal Walk costs nothing, and neither does Kilbroney Park (Rostrevor). Beer Hut Brewing Company is also listed free, giving families a solid day out without spending a thing.
Where can you go on a rainy day near Kilkeel?
When the weather turns, the Mountains of Mourne Activity Centre and East Coast Adventure Centre are both good indoor options near Kilkeel. Killowen Distillery is another option worth considering. These give families and groups somewhere to head when staying outdoors isn't ideal.
What's good for young children near Kilkeel?
Cranfield Alpacas and Fort Evergreen Pet & Play Farm are both great shouts for young children — animal visits tend to go down well at any age. Cranfield Beach and Kilkeel Beach (Cranfield East) are free and easy for a relaxed family beach day with little ones.