Walk The Mournes
The Mourne Mountains offer a tranquil spot to pause and reflect. It’s little wonder that these summits and valleys have been immortalised in verse and song. But it wasn’t always so. Once upon a time, this famous range was a hive of activity for stone masons, soldiers, and even smugglers.
Join expert mountain guide Peter Rafferty as he stretches your imagination - and your legs - as you follow rocky paths at a gentle pace, stopping for breaks to take in the sights and sounds of this special mountain range.
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Add to basketMORE INFOStone Masons of Mourne Experience – Sunday 30th January 2022
£59.00Guided Hike along tracks used more than 100 years ago. Spectacular views of the Mourne Mountains and beyond. Opportunity to use hand chisels to experience the difficult task of cutting Granite. Try your hand as a Stone Mason using traditional tools. Visit a 19th century Irish cottage. Sample the food and drink consumed by the Stone Masons.
Difficulty Level = Moderate, route is on rough rocky ground with some steep inclines and boggy areas
Duration = 3.5 to 4 hrs (approximately)
Distance = 3.5miles (5.5km) approx
Start Point = Near Annalong Co.Down (Detailed directions sent on confirmation of booking)
Meet Time = 09.45am
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Stone Masons of Mourne Experience – Sunday 20th February 2022
£59.00Guided Hike along tracks used more than 100 years ago. Spectacular views of the Mourne Mountains and beyond. Opportunity to use hand chisels to experience the difficult task of cutting Granite. Try your hand as a Stone Mason using traditional tools. Visit a 19th century Irish cottage. Sample the food and drink consumed by the Stone Masons.
Difficulty Level = Moderate, route is on rough rocky ground with some steep inclines and boggy areas
Duration = 3.5 to 4 hrs (approximately)
Distance = 3.5miles (5.5km) approx
Start Point = Near Annalong Co.Down (Detailed directions sent on confirmation of booking)
Meet Time = 09.45am
Start Time = 10.00am -
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Stone Masons of Mourne Experience – Sunday 20th March 2022
£59.00Guided Hike along tracks used more than 100 years ago. Spectacular views of the Mourne Mountains and beyond. Opportunity to use hand chisels to experience the difficult task of cutting Granite. Try your hand as a Stone Mason using traditional tools. Visit a 19th century Irish cottage. Sample the food and drink consumed by the Stone Masons.
Difficulty Level = Moderate, route is on rough rocky ground with some steep inclines and boggy areas
Duration = 3.5 to 4 hrs (approximately)
Distance = 3.5miles (5.5km) approx
Start Point = Near Annalong Co.Down (Detailed directions sent on confirmation of booking)
Meet Time = 09.45am
Start Time = 10.00am -
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Hike & Haffuns Tour – Saturday 26th March 2022
£88.00Rostrevor to Killowen Distillery, on our route we will visit Cloughmore (The Big Stone), Ballynagelty and Slieve Martin and enjoy our packed lunch while drinking in the magnificent views.
• Guided Hike | History & Geology | Flora & Fauna | Slow Pace, Fresh Mountain Air
• Distillery Tour | Flame fed Copper Stills | The Story of Whiskey & Poítin in the Mournes
• Packed Lunch | Locally Made, Top Quality | Compostable Packaging | Lunch with a view
• Dinner Included | Two Course Meal in the Rostrevor Inn | Transport from Distillery IncludedDifficulty Level = Moderate
Duration = 4.5 Hour Hike, 1.5 Hour Distillery Tour, 1 Hour Dinner (approximately)
Distance = 5 miles (8.5km) approx
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Diamond Rocks Tour – 27th February 2022/ 10:00AM
£39.00Meeting Place: Meelmore Lodge, 52 Trassey Road, Bryansford, Newcastle, BT33 0QB
Time: Meet at 09.45am Walk Starts at 10.00am Sharp
Parking Fee £4 per vehicle payable on site.Hike Distance & Time: approx. 5 miles (8km) /4.5 to 5 hours at a relaxed pace with breaks along the way and time for lunch.
Grade: Moderate. Reasonable level of fitness necessary.• Appropriate clothing and footwear required. Kit List provided when booking
• Lunch is not provided
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Mourne Wall Walk – 6th/7th May 2022 / 09:00am
£159.0022 miles and 15 peaks
Done over 2 days with 1 night wild camping on a mountain summit
We provide tents, rucksacks, sleep mats and cooking equipment and give advice on any other items that will be needed• Appropriate clothing and footwear required. Kit List provided when booking
• Lunch is not provided
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Slieve Donard Guided Hike – Sunday 13th February 2022
£39.00Slieve Donard Hike open to everybody. Slieve Donard is Northern Ireland’s highest mountain at 853meters. Find out about the landscape of Slieve Donard and the Mournes from Guide Peter Rafferty.
Difficulty Level = Hard
Duration = 6 Hours (approximately)
Distance = 11km (7miles) approx
Start Point = Donard Park Car Park Newcastle
Meet Time = 09.00am
Start Time = 9.15am
