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Days Out in Carlingford (Co. Louth)

Carlingford sits on the edge of the lough that shares its name, with Rostrevor, Warrenpoint and the Mourne Mountains across the water.

📍33 placeswithin 10 miles
🎟️12 freeno ticket needed
2 indoorrainy-day picks
🌊By the seabeaches & coast

Take the ferry over, ride the mountain bike trails at Rostrevor, or walk the coast from Narrow Water Castle to Cranfield Beach.

Young children love Fort Evergreen Pet & Play Farm and Cranfield Alpacas. Twelve of the places nearby are free to visit, including Kilbroney Park. Killowen Distillery and Mourne Dew Distillery are good stops for the adults too.

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The best days out near Carlingford (Co. Louth)

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Carlingford Lough Ferry

Take a ferry trip across Carlingford Lough
Boat trips 2 mi
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Rostrevor Mountain Bike Trails

Mountain bike trails in the hills above Rostrevor
Adventure & trails 4 mi
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Kilbroney Park (Rostrevor)

A free park and open space in Rostrevor
Castles & Estates Free · 4 mi
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Killowen Distillery

Visit a local distillery and sample the spirits
Distilleries 4 mi
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Greencastle Royal Castle

Castles & Estates 4 mi
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Revive Sauna

Spas & wellness 4 mi
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Rostrevor to Kilbroney Shore

Coastal walks Free · 4 mi
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Rostrevor Paragliding Site

Air sports 4 mi
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The Hidden Garden Sauna

Spas & wellness 4 mi
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Warrenpoint Promenade & Foreshore

Coastal walks Free · 5 mi

Warrenpoint Harbour

Coastal walks 5 mi
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Cranfield Point Walk

Coastal walks Free · 5 mi
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Fort Evergreen Pet & Play Farm

Meet farm animals and enjoy outdoor play areas
Animals & farms 5 mi
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Cranfield Alpacas

Get close to alpacas at a family-friendly farm
Animals & farms 5 mi
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Cranfield Beach

A free beach on the shores of Carlingford Lough
Beaches Free · 5 mi

Warrenpoint Golf Club

Golf courses 5 mi
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Kilkeel Beach (Cranfield East)

Beaches Free · 6 mi
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East Coast Adventure Centre

An activity centre for families on a day out
Activity centres 6 mi

Kilkeel Golf Club

Golf courses 6 mi
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Mourne Mountains Brewery

Breweries & cider 6 mi
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Mourne Dew Distillery

Distilleries 6 mi
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Narrow Water Castle Riverside Walk

Coastal walks Free · 6 mi
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Narrow Water Equestrian Centre

Horse riding 6 mi

Kellys Golf Centre

Driving ranges 6 mi
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Beer Hut Brewing Company

Breweries & cider Free · 7 mi

Cherry Cottage Nurseries & Garden Centre

Garden centres Free · 7 mi
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Kilkeel to Greencastle Coastal Walk

Coastal walks Free · 8 mi
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Moyry Castle

Ruins Free · 8 mi
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Watchtower Adventures

Paintball & airsoft 9 mi
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Mayobridge North Paragliding Site

Air sports 9 mi
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Silent Valley Mountain Park

Adventure & trails 9 mi

Lough Shannagh wild swim (Mournes)

Wild swimming Free · 10 mi
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Rascals Softplay Centre Newry

Soft play 10 mi

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Days out in Carlingford (Co. Louth) — your questions

What are the best days out in Carlingford (Co. Louth)?

The Carlingford Lough Ferry is a great starting point, and the Rostrevor Mountain Bike Trails draw riders of all abilities. Kilbroney Park is a free favourite for families. For something different, Killowen Distillery and Mourne Dew Distillery are both popular stops, and Fort Evergreen Pet & Play Farm is a solid family choice.

What free things are there to do in Carlingford (Co. Louth)?

There are twelve free options in this area. Kilbroney Park in Rostrevor is a favourite for families, and the Narrow Water Castle Riverside Walk makes a lovely afternoon. Cranfield Beach and Kilkeel Beach are both free, and the Rostrevor to Kilbroney Shore follows the coast for a good stretch.

Where can you go on a rainy day near Carlingford (Co. Louth)?

East Coast Adventure Centre is the strongest rainy-day pick in the area, with activities for families and groups. Rascals Softplay Centre Newry is a good call if you have young children. Killowen Distillery and Mourne Dew Distillery both make enjoyable indoor stops while the weather passes.

What's good for young children near Carlingford (Co. Louth)?

Fort Evergreen Pet & Play Farm is a family favourite, with animals to meet and outdoor play. Cranfield Alpacas is another great pick for smaller children. Rascals Softplay Centre Newry is ideal on a wet day, and Cranfield Beach works well for a simple afternoon out.

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