At 850m, Slieve Donard is the highest mountain in Northern Ireland, and it dominates the town of Newcastle in County Down. It is the focal point of the majestic Mourne Mountains and the magnificent ...

An enchanting landscape that inspired CS Lewis lies at the centre of Ireland’s newest UNESCO Global Geopark The majestic Mourne Mountains overlooking Newcastle. Photo by Chris Hill Castlewellan Castle ...

As one of Ireland's most scenic regions, the Mourne Mountains in Co. Down is the perfect location for hikers, walkers, and adventurers. Whether you're a high climber or just looking for a stroll in ...

The view of the Mourne Mountains from the Co Down seaside town of Newcastle is one of the most stunning vistas on the island of Ireland. Rising more than 800m from sea level, their distinctive ...

The dense forests, twisting rivers and granite peaks of Northern Ireland’s Mourne Mountains have lived many lives and assumed many names. They’re Westeros in “Game of Thrones.” They’re “Krypton” in ...

Irish songwriter Percy French famously wrote about how the Mourne Mountains sweep down to the sea, which is unlike any other mountain range in the British Isles. Belfast-born author CS Lewis loved ...

Elaine Pollock trained for two years to become a full member of the Mourne Mountain Rescue Team (MMRT) A newly-qualified volunteer for the Mourne Mountain Rescue Team has described the "gratitude" she ...

The words appeared on the Mourne Wall running over Wee Binnian ...

When you first glimpse the Mourne Mountains rising up in the distance, you immediately understand the magnetic pull they’ve had on writers and musicians for centuries. The Mournes look entirely ...