Skip to content
WordPress site playing up? Vincony fixes it — today, from $5.Get it fixed →
The Great Britain Guide logoThe Great Britain Guide

Visit

Things to do in Ballylough

Ballylough is a town located in Northern Ireland. Visitors can explore the natural beauty of Annsborough and the Shimna River. The area also offers opportunities to discover heritage sites at Tollymore Forest Park and Donard Forest.

86 attractions & places to visit · Ballylough overview →

A sculpture of a four-faced god in the grounds of Castlewellan Castle - geograph.org.uk - 2840169📷 4

Parks · Northern Ireland

Castlewellan Forest Park

Castlewellan Forest Park in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶↗ castlewellancastle.org
Tollymore Forest ParkFlagship📷 5

Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland

Tollymore Forest Park

Tollymore Forest Park — park in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Dundrum Castle📷 5

Castles · Northern Ireland

Dundrum Castle

Dundrum Castle — ruined castle at Dundrum, County Down, Northern Ireland.

Free👶↗ discovernorthernireland.com
The A25 descending down into Annsborough - geograph.org.uk - 5443831📷 5

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Annsborough

Annsborough in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
The Shimna River in the Tipperary Wood area - geograph.org.uk - 3835158📷 5

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Shimna River

Shimna River in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕↗ daera-ni.gov.uk
Donard Forest📷 4

Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland

Donard Forest

Donard Forest is a archaeological site in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Chimney of disused linen weaving factory at Annsborough - geograph.org.uk - 5443982📷 4

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Castlewellan

Castlewellan in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Shop, Bar and Church on the cross roads at Leitrim - geograph.org.uk - 3433801📷 4

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Leitrim railway station

Leitrim railway station in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Shop, Bar and Church on the cross roads at Leitrim - geograph.org.uk - 3433801📷 4

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Leitrim

Leitrim in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
The redevelopment of the run down harbour area at Newcastle - geograph.org.uk - 4650530📷 4

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Newcastle Lifeboat Station

Newcastle Lifeboat Station in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕↗ rnli.org
Millstone Mountain📷 3

Mountains & hills · Northern Ireland

Millstone Mountain

Millstone Mountain — Named summit at 460 m.

Free🐕↗ mountainviews.ie
Chimney of disused linen weaving factory at Annsborough - geograph.org.uk - 5443982📷 3

Historic pubs · Northern Ireland

Soma Festival

The Soma Festival (Sanskrit: सोम, or sóma, meaning drink of the Gods, see Soma (drink); Irish: Féile Soma) is an annual music, arts, and cultural festival. The festival includes concerts, musical perf

Free🐕
Moneycarragh Townland - geograph.org.uk - 2644553📷 3

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Aghlisnafin

Aghlisnafin in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Hugh McCann's B^B, Newcastle - geograph.org.uk - 4747153📷 3

Public art & sculpture · Northern Ireland

Cone of Light

Cone of Light — a public art in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Dilapidated wall between forest track and the Tullybranigan River Bog - geograph.org.uk - 4249038📷 5

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Bryansford

Bryansford in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Pillared gateway in the col between Slievehanny and Crockatantagh Hill - geograph.org.uk - 5411261📷 5

Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland

Slievehanny cashel & souterrain

Slievehanny cashel & souterrain — a archaeological in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕↗ communities-ni.gov.uk
Alliance Party Westminster Election Poster on Shimna Road - geograph.org.uk - 5397591📷 5

Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland

Newcastle, County Down

Newcastle, County Down — a archaeological in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
The Central Promenade, Newcastle - geograph.org.uk - 6027395📷 5

Lidos & outdoor pools · Northern Ireland

Tropicana Outdoor Swimming Complex

Tropicana Outdoor Swimming Complex — a lido in northern ireland.

View NNW along the Cypress Lake Trail at Castlewellan Forest Park - geograph.org.uk - 5345801📷 5

Mountain bike trails · Northern Ireland

Castlewellan Forest Park - Green Trail

Castlewellan Forest Park - Green Trail — a mtb trail in northern ireland.

View NNW along the Cypress Lake Trail at Castlewellan Forest Park - geograph.org.uk - 5345801📷 5

Mountain bike trails · Northern Ireland

Castlewellan Forest Park - Blue Trail

Castlewellan Forest Park - Blue Trail — a mtb trail in northern ireland.

A glimpse of Cypress Lake in Castlewellan Forest Park - geograph.org.uk - 5345791📷 5

Mountain bike trails · Northern Ireland

Castlewellan Forest Park - Red Trail

Castlewellan Forest Park - Red Trail — a mtb trail in northern ireland.

Cypress Lake, Castlewell Forest Park - geograph.org.uk - 5345784📷 5

Mountain bike trails · Northern Ireland

Castlewellan Forest Park - Black Trail (Dolly's Chute)

Castlewellan Forest Park - Black Trail (Dolly's Chute) — a mtb trail in northern ireland.

Flush Bracket, Slievenaslat Triangulation Pillar - geograph.org.uk - 5866143📷 5

Mountain bike trails · Northern Ireland

Castlewellan Forest Park - Black Trail (The Great Escarpe)

Castlewellan Forest Park - Black Trail (The Great Escarpe) — a mtb trail in northern ireland.

Wind and Sea, a bronze sculpture by Paddy Campbell - geograph.org.uk - 5161305📷 5

Hotels · Northern Ireland

Slieve Donard

Slieve Donard — a hotel in northern ireland. 5-star. Brand: Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts.

Free♿↗ marineandlawn.com
Hutt Backpackers Hostel, Downs Road, Newcastle - geograph.org.uk - 7451419📷 5

Hostels · Northern Ireland

Hutt Backpackers Hostel

Hutt Backpackers Hostel — a hostel in northern ireland.

The Bannanstown Road junction on Drumbuck Road - geograph.org.uk - 5414486📷 5

Campsites · Northern Ireland

Castlewellan Touring-in-the-Trees

Castlewellan Touring-in-the-Trees — a campsite in northern ireland.

Access road to cottages at Bloody Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 4444294📷 5

Campsites · Northern Ireland

Mourne Camping

Mourne Camping — a campsite in northern ireland.

The A2 heading south past the Shannaghmore Outdoor Education Centre - geograph.org.uk - 5703905📷 5

Campsites · Northern Ireland

Millstone Motorhome, Caravan and Camping Park

Millstone Motorhome, Caravan and Camping Park — a campsite in northern ireland.

Inching their way into the car parking area at Castlewellan Agricultural Show - geograph.org.uk - 5158187📷 5

Campsites · Northern Ireland

Castlewellan Forest Park - Camping

Castlewellan Forest Park - Camping — a campsite in northern ireland.

Forestry Service barrier at the exit from Tipperary Lane - geograph.org.uk - 8183935📷 5

Campsites · Northern Ireland

1st Newcastle Scouts Camp Site

1st Newcastle Scouts Camp Site — a campsite in northern ireland.

Parkland at Tollymore Park - geograph.org.uk - 5716476📷 5

Campsites · Northern Ireland

Tollymore Forest Park - Campsite

Tollymore Forest Park - Campsite — a campsite in northern ireland.

Cottages at the foot of Crossone Mountain - geograph.org.uk - 4715124📷 5

Campsites · Northern Ireland

Mourne Camping

Mourne Camping — a campsite in northern ireland.

The Jocelyn Obelisk at Tollymore Park - geograph.org.uk - 4377654📷 5

Caravan parks · Northern Ireland

Tollymore Forest

Tollymore Forest — a caravan park in northern ireland.

Entrance to the Sunnyholme Caravan Park on the Castlewellan Road - geograph.org.uk - 8044161📷 5

Caravan parks · Northern Ireland

Sunnyholme Caravan Park

Sunnyholme Caravan Park — a caravan park in northern ireland.

Entrance to South Down Signs on the Dundrum Road, Newcastle - geograph.org.uk - 6626484📷 5

Caravan parks · Northern Ireland

Windsor Holiday Park

Windsor Holiday Park — a caravan park in northern ireland.

↗ windsorholidaypark.co.uk
Bus stands at St Malachy's High School - geograph.org.uk - 5156971📷 5

Caravan parks · Northern Ireland

Castlewellan Forest Park - Caravan Site

Castlewellan Forest Park - Caravan Site — a caravan park in northern ireland.

Apartments on Dundrum Road, Newcastle - geograph.org.uk - 5366143📷 5

Caravan parks · Northern Ireland

Woodcroft Caravan Park

Woodcroft Caravan Park — a caravan park in northern ireland.

The clerical plot at St Mary's Cemetery, Newcastle - geograph.org.uk - 4882432📷 5

Cinemas · Northern Ireland

Newcastle Community Cinema

Newcastle Community Cinema — a cinema in northern ireland.

Free↗ newcastlecinema.org
Flooded hollow below the A25 at the Four Roads - geograph.org.uk - 4379697📷 5

Villages · Northern Ireland

Magherasaul

Magherasaul — a village in northern ireland.

Farmhouse and outbuildings in the village of Maghera - geograph.org.uk - 4323401📷 5

Villages · Northern Ireland

Maghera

Maghera — a village in northern ireland.

St Malachy's Church from the Lower Square - geograph.org.uk - 5164477📷 5

Villages · Northern Ireland

Castlewellan

Castlewellan — a village in northern ireland.

Old and new cottages on the Ribadoo Road - geograph.org.uk - 5443624📷 5

Mountains & hills · Northern Ireland

Slievegarran

Slievegarran — a hill or mountain in northern ireland.

🐕
Flush Bracket, Slievenaslat Triangulation Pillar - geograph.org.uk - 5866143📷 5

Mountains & hills · Northern Ireland

Slievenaslat

Slievenaslat — a hill or mountain in northern ireland.

🐕
Castlewellan Castle - geograph.org.uk - 5420789📷 5

Castles · Northern Ireland

Castlewellan Castle

Castlewellan Castle — castle in northern ireland. Operated by Centre Ministries.

Flush Bracket, Slievenaslat Triangulation Pillar - geograph.org.uk - 5866143📷 5

Mountains & hills · Northern Ireland

Slievenaslat

Slievenaslat — mountain in northern ireland. Elevation: 272 m.

🐕
Old and new cottages on the Ribadoo Road - geograph.org.uk - 5443624📷 5

Mountains & hills · Northern Ireland

Slievegarran

Slievegarran — mountain in northern ireland. Elevation: 391 m.

🐕
Converted former flax mill on the Clarkhill Road - geograph.org.uk - 5427108📷 5

Mountains & hills · Northern Ireland

Clonvaraghan Mountain

Clonvaraghan Mountain — mountain in northern ireland. Elevation: 260 m.

🐕
Heathland vegetation on the summit of Drinnahilly - geograph.org.uk - 5608174📷 5

Mountains & hills · Northern Ireland

Drinnahilly

Drinnahilly — mountain in northern ireland. Elevation: 254 m.

🐕
The Glen River path near Newcastle - geograph.org.uk - 1849343📷 5

Waterfalls · Northern Ireland

Black Stairs

Black Stairs — waterfall in northern ireland.

The A25 descending down into Annsborough - geograph.org.uk - 5443831📷 4

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Castlewellan railway station

Castlewellan railway station in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Tablet on the former St Malachy's Primary School now Castlewellan's Community Centre - geograph.org.uk - 7297615📷 4

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Castlewellan GAC

Castlewellan GAC in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
The B180 (Hilltown Road) running alongside the boundary wall of Tollymore Forest Park - geograph.org.uk - 3841092📷 4

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Aghacullion

Aghacullion in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
A fleeting glimpse of a young deer in Donard Wood - geograph.org.uk - 7271845📷 4

Parks · Northern Ireland

Donard Park

Donard Park in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶↗ visitmournemountains.co.uk
Tablet on the former St Malachy's Primary School now Castlewellan's Community Centre - geograph.org.uk - 7297615📷 4

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Liatroim Fontenoys GAC

Liatroim Fontenoys GAC in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Farm road at 71 Ballybannan Road - geograph.org.uk - 1868602📷 4

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Ballybannan

Ballybannan in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Aghlisnafin Townland - geograph.org.uk - 2644543📷 4

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Kilmegan

Kilmegan in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Percy French and the Pot of Pulgarve - geograph.org.uk - 2278023📷 4

Public art & sculpture · Northern Ireland

Percy French

Percy French — a public art in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
The upper western slopes of Curraghard - geograph.org.uk - 4247704📷 3

Viewpoints · Northern Ireland

Curraghard

Curraghard is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Path descending from the summit of Curraghard - geograph.org.uk - 4250605📷 3

Viewpoints · Northern Ireland

Curraghard Summit

Curraghard Summit is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Royal County Down Golf Club📷 3

Golf courses · Northern Ireland

Royal County Down Golf Club

Royal County Down Golf Club is a golf course in the United Kingdom.

↗ royalcountydown.org