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Walking and Hiking in the Mourne Mountains, Giant's Causeway and Glens of Antrim, Northern Ireland with Loretto at Outdoor Ireland North

Loretto, a local Blue Badge Guide has guided in the Mournes for the BBC Programme 'Off The Beaten Track'

New for 2010 "Granite Men of Mourne" A Tour for organised Groups, by coach, by bicycle or on foot including the history of the Silent Valley.

Walking and hiking in the Mourne mountains northern ireland

Guided walks in the Mourne Mountains, Causeway Coast & Antrim Glens with Local Guide Loretto, a Blue Badge Tourist Guide & qualified mountain leader

Walks in the Mournes include Slieve Donard the highest peak in Northern Ireland

Hike Slieve Bearnagh along the route Loretto guided for Off the Beaten Track, BBC with Daryl Grimson

Family walks in the Mourne mountains at a relaxed pace to suit children

Guided cycling in the scenic rural roads of St Patrick's country and the Mournes. Learn about the Granite Men of Mourne on a ride from Spelga to Newcastle.

Walk and Talk; Easy rambles in the countryside eg a gentle walk in the Silent Valley and hear about the granite men.

The Blue Badge Tourist Guide is the UK's highest tourist guiding qualification

"If you are looking for an experience and not just a destination, spend a day in the Mournes with Loretto." Jenn Dodds, USA

Our day spent with you in the Mountains of Mourne was one of the highlights of our holiday. You were a very attentive and informative guide, ascents somewhat steep but magnificent panoramic views which were well worth the effort. Dave & Eileen, England

We all thoroughly enjoyed the walk and meeting both yourself and David. Having you both as our guides for the day made such a huge difference when we were unfamiliar with the area. Francesca, Ireland

Greetings Loretto, from Mayo!
A note to thank you for the most enjoyable weekend we just spent with you. We thoroughly enjoyed our time in the Mourne mountains with you. Such fantastic landscape and all the more enjoyable for having it all explained by yourself. It was a pleasure and thank you very much. I do hope to return again some time.
Mairead

Next Hike Sunday 12 September is Slieve Binnian and Blue Lough

Outdoor Ireland North provides Blue Badge guided services for walking, hiking, cycling. Slow travel is the way to go. Ecoescape in Northern Ireland.

Loretto offers tailored guiding services for Corporate and Private Groups

Discover the wild mountain scenery of Mourne; hike to the top of Slieve Donard or other peaks in the Mourne Mountains; cycle through the rolling drumlins or along the coast of County Down; walk part of the famous Giant's Causeway

For more information contact Loretto, your local Blue Badge Guide and walking guide.

 

Personalised Itineraries

Blue Badge guiding services available for Group tours of the Kingdom of Down, Ards Peninsula, St Patricks' country or the Causeway Coast and Antrim Glens. Special tour for 2010 "Granite Men of Mourne" You need to provide your own transport.

Guided gentle walk around the Silent Valley

Historical and cultural aspects of Irish life are key elements of the tours and there are many hidden places to explore

Visits to megalithic sites, Norman castles and early christian sites are incorporated into the Blue Badge tours including the Granite men of Mourne.

Coach Tours include guided visits to attractions and sites of interest and also provide opportunity for short walks.


Mourne Mountain view in Winter - view our event guide Walking and Hiking trips in the Mourne Mountains, the Giant's Causeway Coast and Ring of Gullion available at all fitness levels from challenging hikes over peaks to trails through the mountains and countryside.

Visit hidden archaeological sites by bicycle.

Arrange your own transport and have your itinerary planned by Loretto, a Blue Badge Guide. Check the event guide for current information.

Your guide Loretto, a former lecturer, a Blue Badge Guide and qualified mountain leader with a Post Graduate Diploma in Outdoor Education, has a width of experience leading walking groups in the mountains of Ireland and Europe. Experiencing the outdoors in a fun and exploratory way is fundamental to each walk.

Outdoor Ireland North is based at the foot of the Mourne Mountains, in Newcastle, a coastal resort in the North East of Ireland less than one hour drive from Belfast.

If you still have energy at the end of the day, Salsa dance sessions, Ballroom, Latin and other dance styles can be organized as a fun activity for groups.

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Outdoor Ireland North, 14 Shimnavale, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0EF, Northern Ireland.
T: +44 (0)28 4372 5191 ~ M: +44 (0) 79 7340 8056 ~ E: loretto@outdoorirelandnorth.co.uk
 
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