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Murlough Nature Reservoir

Murlough Beach is a Blue Flag beach which comprises a wide flat sandy beach with a 2 m wide pebble ridge above high water mark. Murlough Beach is backed by an ancient sand dune system throughout its 6 km length. A large area of the dunes is designated as a National Nature Reserve.

Driving from The Burrendale Hotel – 6 minutes

Mourne Mountains

The Mournes have been voted one of Ireland’s favourite walking destinations and it’s easy to see why. The network of paths and tracks that cross over this mountain range are not all for the faint-hearted, but the views of the valleys, lakes, rivers and reservoirs make it well worth the climb.

Driving from The Burrendale Hotel – 5 minutes

Tollymore Forest Park

Tollymore Forest Park has panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and the sea at Newcastle. It's open to the public all year.  Covering an area of almost 630 hectares at the foot of the Mourne mountains. Tollymore Forest was the first state forest park in Northern Ireland. The forest appeared in the first season of Game of Thrones as the lands around Winterfell when Ned Stark comes across the orphaned direwolves—the symbol of House Stark—and finds there are as many pups as there are Stark children.

Driving from The Burrendale Hotel – 4 minutes 

Castlewellan Forest Park

Castlewellan Forest Park is home to one of Northern Ireland's most famous lakes, the stunning Victorian Castlewellan Castle, incredible panoramic views, scenic walking trails, 27km of Mountain Bike Trails, Nature Play perfect for the kids, an onsite multi-activity centre, Castlewellan Peace Maze, Life Adventure Centre and equestrian centre, Castlewellan Forest Park boasts all of this and more making it a must-visit for all ages.

Driving from The Burrendale Hotel – 10 minutes

Life Adventure Castlewellan

Majestic mountains, dramatic coasts, stunning landscapes & enchanting forests all waiting to be explored… sustainably. Whether beginner or addict, individual or group, from equipment hire to self-guided & guided experiences, we’ve got it all and more… Go Further, See More, Feel Awesome… Mourne Mountains, Northern Ireland

Driving from The Burrendale Hotel – 10 minutes 

Castleward

Castle Ward is full of adventures waiting to happen. Borrow a balance bike, explore the garden and woodland, and set your imagination free in the great outdoors. Castleward is known for the filming of Winterfell in Game of Thrones

Driving from The Burrendale Hotel – 36 minutes 

Downpatrick

Visit St Patricks Centre, Down railways, Down Catherdral, St Patricks Grave. 

Denvirs some experiences:

• Pour your own pint of Guinness. 

• Make the Perfect Irish Coffee

• Tutored Irish Whiskey tasting, including some of the great whiskeys of Down

• Dancing at the Crossroads – a collaboration with Champion Irish Dancer, Josephine King who was lead dancer with Lord of the Dance for many years. An interactive introduction to the history of Irish Dance with the opportunity to learn the basic steps for yourself. 

• Traditional Irish Bread Making – a collaboration with well known baker, under whose tuition guests get the opportunity to bake their own Irish soda and Irish potato bread. 

• Down GAA Experience – a collaboration with All Ireland Football winners, into the history of Gaelic games in Down. Guests will be emersed in the proud history of Down Gaelic games, the personal experiences and what it takes to be champions 

Driving from The Burrendale Hotel – 21 minutes

Game of Thrones Studio Tour

Game of Thrones Studio Tour is home to many iconic sets featured on the global hit TV series Game of Thrones. Walk in the footsteps of the stars as you step inside this real-life TV studio and explore how those epic moments came to life on screen.

Driving from The Burrendale Hotel – 46 minutes

Family Friendly

Cocos Indoor Adventure Playground 

Located on the Main Street in Newcastle, no pre booking required. More information and opening times can be found on their website - https://www.cocosplayground.co.uk/ 

Driving from The Burrendale Hotel - 3 minutes 

Local Distillaries

Whitewater Brewery

Established 1996 on the fifth generation family farm amidst the spectacular Mourne Mountain range in the north of Ireland, Whitewater Brewery still retains the passion and desire to brew beers with fantastic flavours

Driving from The Burrendale Hotel – 10 minutes 

Short Cross Gin

Rademon Estate Distillery is nestled within the heart of the historic 500-acre estate in Co. Down, founded in 2012 by Fiona and David Boyd-Armstrong. The husband and wife team set out to create a gin with a vision of re-defining what an Irish gin should and could be, while becoming the first gin to be distilled in Northern Ireland.

Driving from The Burrendale Hotel – 28 minutes 

Hinch Distillary

Visitors to Hinch Distillery have the fabulous opportunity to see behind the scenes of our distilling operations on one of our guided tours. From the earliest design stage of the distillery build everything has been designed not only to produce world-class whiskey & gin but to allow visitors an unprecedented up-close view of the whole process. 

Driving from The Burrendale Hotel – 35 minutes