Local Attractions

Sea Angling
For deep sea angling and diving Carlingford Lough Sea Angling Tel: 028 3026 4906

Equestrian Centres
For horse riding and mountain treks, contact Gamekeeper's Lodge Equestrian Centre Tel: 028 4176 4771 Located in the heart of the Mournes.

Golf
Play Kilkeel 18 hole Championship Golf Course & Clubhouse, Tel: 028 4176 5095

Pitch n Putt
Cranfield Pitch n Putt 18 hole course is located approx. 3 miles south of Kilkeel on the main Cranfield Road. Equipment for Hire Tel: 028 4176 3564.

Cycling
There are a number of waymarked cycle routes in the Mournes. Cycle route maps can be obtained from Kilkeel Tourist Information Centre Tel: 028 4176 2525
If you would like to hire bicycles, contact Mourne Cycle Hire Tel: 028 4372 4348 Mobile 07710615020

Walking
There are walks in the area including: forest walks, beach walks, lowland or upland walks in the high Mournes. Kilkeel has a heritage town trail which is a walking tour of the main points of interest and historical sites. Heritage Trail maps along with Ordnance Survey Maps, Walking Route Cards and free local activity brochures which detail a number of walks in the area can be obtained from Kilkeel Tourist Information Centre Tel: 028 4176 2525

Archery
Archers Edge is located at the Nautilus Centre at Kilkeel Harbour. Equipment Hire, tuition etc are available. Tel: Alan 07814862969

Painting Classes
Heather Cirefice runs a number of watercolour painting workshops and classes, these are available either on a day basis or can be part of a weekend break. Tel: Heather Cirefice 028 4176 3362

Tour of the Mournes
If you are a group visiting the Mournes and are looking for a guide or would like a full day or half day tour of the Mournes including coach hire, contact Classic Coaches Tel: 028 437 68190. Car Hire Also available.

Outdoor Activities
You can take part in canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing, bouldering, abseiling, orienteering etc at Castlewellan Forest Park with Bluelough Mountain & Water Sports Centre, Tel: 028 4377 0714

Why not learn to cook seafood in Kilkeel
The Mourne Seafood Cookery School is a brand new state of art cookery school located in the Nautilus Centre just minutes away from our Hotel, 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. Our renowned chefs will be on hand to give their expertise and answer any questions you may have. The cookery school tries to source as much of the ingredients from local producers such as: dry cured bacon from Cunningham Butchers, Mourne Oyster Stout brewed at the Whitewater Brewery, seafood supplied by Mourne Seafoods etc. Please follow the link to see more... www.mourneseafoodcookeryschool.com