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Yellow Water Cottage
Between the Mournes and Carlingford Lough
On the doorstep
Forest Park
Gentle trails through ancient woodland above the village.
Rostrevor Village
Explore rostrevor & grab a drink or some food.
The waterside
Take in the spectacular views near the water.
Further afield
Easy days out from the cottage across the Mourne and Ring of Gullion area.
01
Mourne Coastal Route
50+ miles of coast road from Newcastle to Warrenpoint, through Annalong, Kilkeel and Rostrevor.
Full day
02
Newcastle & Slieve Donard
Climb Northern Ireland’s highest mountain via the Glen River from Newcastle.
4–6 hrs return
03
Ring of Gullion
Ancient volcanic landscape near Newry, with a summit trail up Slieve Gullion.
10 km · 4–5 hrs
04
Warrenpoint & the lough ferry
A Victorian promenade and town square, and the Greencastle–Greenore ferry across Carlingford Lough.
Ferry ≈ 15 min
05
Tollymore Forest Park
Forest and riverside walks near Newcastle, and a Game of Thrones filming location.
Entry fee applies
Finding the cottage
By car
From Belfast or Dublin via the A1 / M1 and Newry, then along the shore of Carlingford Lough to Rostrevor.
By bus
From Belfast or Dublin via the A1 / M1 and Newry, then along the shore of Carlingford Lough to Rostrevor.
the address
From Belfast or Dublin via the A1 / M1 and Newry, then along the shore of Carlingford Lough to Rostrevor.
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