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The Rostrevor/ Warrenpoint area is rich in cultural activity and throughout the year there are a number of events that draw visitors from Europe and beyond, as well as local activities on offer all year round...

Festivals in the local area.

The Lumpers Walking Festival, Carlingford
1st - 3rd May 2015

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There is a good variety of walks but the one that will suit everyone is the family walk on the Sunday . Family discount 30 euro per family . 3 walks 30 euro . Live music, B.B.Q, Bouncy castle and Raffle.


Meet at...
Lumpers Bar,
Ballymakellet,
Ravensdale.

www.meetup.com/Lumpers-Tain-Trekkers


Blues on the Bay Festival
(Warrenpoint)
20th - 25th May 2015

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The 'International Guinness Blues on the Bay Festival' started out with only 20 gigs and has now progressed into one of the World's most popular blues festivals boasting over 90 gigs.
For more info, log onto their website (link below)

http://bluesonthebay.co.uk/


Carlingford Pipe Band Festival
24th May 2015

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Mourne Way Marathon
6th June 2015

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Having established itself as one of Ireland’s premier off road running events the event is set to attract participants from across the world that will come to compete alongside fellow runners on this spellbinding route.
With the addition of the Ultra Marathon distance in 2010 and a short 5km distance option in 2011 there is now an event for everyone from the serious Ultra Runner to the fun runners on the day of the event. In addition to the Ultra distance and the 5km are the “in between distances” - Marathon, Half Marathon and 10km runs. There is also a Challenge Walk along the 26 mile route of the Mourne Way Marathon for those avid walkers out there.
http://www.26extreme.com/productdetails/1452/mourne-way-marathon.aspx

Mourne International Walking Festival
26th - 28th June 2015

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Welcome to the Mourne International Walking Festival, based in the Mourne Mountains, Co Down, Northern Ireland. 
The mountains and the surrounding area offers some of the best walking in Ireland set within stunning scenery.

Designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), there is not only a huge diversity of flora and fauna, but also a wealth of heritage, myth and legends
http://www.mournewalking.co.uk/


Fiddlers' Green Festival (Rostrevor)
19th - 26th July 2015

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In July each year, The Fiddler's Green Festival has come a long way in the last 28 years. It began as a one day event, progressed to a weekend one and now extends to eight days and seven nights of music, culture and craic. 
With up to 200 events the festival caters for music fanatics, families who wish to enjoy a safe, child focused festival, and those who come just to soak up the scenery, the friendliness and the free outdoor music. 
 
Based in the scenic village of Rostrevor, preparations for the festival are well in hand. There  will be free outdoor ceilis, an open air stage, art exhibitions, children's  entertainment and even a literary pub crawl, with the emphasis on 'literary' rather than 'crawling'!

 All musical tastes are catered for (folk, blues, country, classical), with lunchtime, early evening and night time folk clubs.
http://fiddlersgreenfestival.co.uk/

Maiden of the Mournes Festival (Warrenpoint)
9th - 16th August 2015

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Attracting tens of thousands of visitors from all demographics, the annual seven day Maiden of the Mournes Festival is South Down's best loved community event.
Highly anticipated, the Festival demonstrates popularity by drawing a concentrated local audience year on year with an ever increasing international appeal.
http://www.maidenofthemournes.com/about.html

Activities in the local area.
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Kilbroney Park and forest

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There are few parklands in existence which could surpass the beauty of Kilbroney Park. Here mountain, stream, sea-lough and valley   conjure up a scenic wonderland.
The 97 acres which form Kilbroney Park lie close to the shore of Carlingford Lough in the shadow of the forest-clad Slieve Martin.

 As a backdrop to Kilbroney Park stands the impressive 4,000 acre Rostrevor
Forest rising sharply from 30m to 500m above sea level.  Planted in 1931 mostly with coniferous species, the forest has a breathtaking two mile forest drive providing panoramic views over Carlingford Lough, an old oak plantation dating from the 18th Century, the famous 40 tonnes "Cloughmore" or "Big Stone" and a host of animals ranging from grouse and irish jays to pine martens, red and grey squirrels, foxes and badgers.The park offers a wide range of facilities and services, which include tennis courts, childrens play area, playing fields, an aboretum, barbeque and picnic areas and cafe.

The forest is also a very popular spot for mountain-biking, and one of the best tracks in the world has just opened in 2013.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuLcC4EMvKU

Mourne Mountains

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The Mourne Mountains, also called the Mournes or Mountains of Mourne, are a granite mountain range in County Down in the south-east of Northern Ireland. It includes the highest
mountains in Northern Ireland and the
province of Ulster. The highest of these is Slieve Donard at 850 metres (2,790 ft). The Mournes is an area of outstanding natural beauty and has been proposed as the first national park in Northern Ireland. The area is partly owned by the National Trust and sees a large number of visitors every year. The name Mourne (historically spelt Morne) is derived from the name of a Gaelic clann or sept called the Múghdhorna
http://www.discovernorthernireland.com/search.aspx?Keywords=Mourne+Mountains

Warrenpoint Golf Club

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Established in 1893, Warrenpoint Golf Club is an
18-Hole Parkland Course, situated in the Heart of County Down, six miles from the Newry City, and is set in part of the luxurious Hall Estate which is home to the famous Narrow Water Castle, the inspiration for our Club Logo.

The course itself measures over 6000 yards in length, set in an area renowned for its natural beauty, surrounded by the Mourne Mountains on one side and Carlingford Lough on the other, and is ranked as one of the top Parkland Courses in Northern Ireland.
http://www.warrenpointgolf.com/

Cranfield Beach

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Cranfield West offers a gently sloping, mainly sandy beach located at the entrance to Carlingford Lough, an area designated as being of Special Scientific Interest.
Set in an idyllic location at the mouth of Carlingford Lough in County Down, this south facing beach boasts the majestic Mourne Mountains as a backdrop.

Facilities
include parking, children's play area, toilets and showers. Lifeguard
supervision July-Aug daily 11 am-6 pm and Sept w/ends only.
http://www.discovernorthernireland.com/Cranfield-West-Beach-Kilkeel-Newry-P3089

Kelly's Golf Centre

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Kellys golf centre has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment. Situated just 2 miles from Warrenpoint and 6 miles from Newry this new golfing facility has all the latest golfing technology to help you improve your golf game.


Our new state of the art golfing complex has 16 bays with automated teeing
systems, so you can focus on your swing without having to reset the golf ball.
We also provide you with the perfect facility to help you sharpen your short
game. Our newly constructed 9 hole par 3 course features USGA conforming greens, with this short course being a real test for beginners and seasoned golfers alike. Some of the fantastic features of this course include 2 island greens, holes as short as 56 yards and as long as 128 yards.
http://www.kellysgolfnewry.com/

Mourne Seafood Cookery School

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The Mourne Seafood Cookery School is a brand new state of art cookery school located in the Nautilus Centre, with panoramic views of Kilkeel harbour.  You will find the freshest fish and 
seafood at the home of Northern Ireland’s largest fishing fleet. For those seafood lovers this is an ideal way to learn more about what to look for when buying, handling and cooking seafood. It is aimed to be a fun, relaxed, learning experience. An exciting range of new cookery classes has been added to wet your apetite!
Our renowned chefs will be on hand to give their expertise and answer any
questions you may have.
http://www.mourneseafoodcookeryschool.com

Rostrevor/Hilltown Cycle Route

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This is an interesting circular route between the villages of Rostrevor and Hilltown, passing through pleasant countryside with dramatic views of Rostrevor, the Mourne Mountains and Carlingford Lough.


http://www.mournelive.com/outandabout/cycleroutes/route7.asp

Silent Valley

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Head Road, Kilkeel.
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.
Ringed by mountains, 'The Valley', located within the Mourne Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, houses beautiful parkland, lakes and a pond.
It attracts around 50,000 visitors per year most of whom come to enjoy the peace and solitude of this mountain area with its unique landscapes and varied
wildlife.
Northern Ireland Water has provided a number of visitor facilities at the site including a restaurant, information centre, conference centre and education centre - all housed in two old colonial style bungalows and enjoying delightful views over the parkland.
During the months of May, June and September at weekends and July and August a daily shuttle bus travels from the car park to the reservoir.
http://www.discovernorthernireland.com/The-Silent-Valley-and-Mourne-Wall-Kilkeel-Newry-P16373

East Coast Adventure Centre
(Warrenpoint open baths)

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Based in the Mountains of Mourne, Cooley Mountains and on the shores of
Carlingford Lough, East Coast Adventure has the perfect backdrop for an action
packed trip.
With a wide range of activities, meals and accommodation, we have the perfect combination for any adventure trip.
http://www.eastcoastadventure.com/

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