Cranfield Beach is the natural starting point, and the Cranfield Point Walk makes a great follow-up along the water's edge.
The area has real variety beyond the coast. Younger kids will enjoy Cranfield Alpacas or Fort Evergreen Pet & Play Farm. Greencastle Royal Castle adds history to the day, and the Mournes are close by for hiking and bigger adventures.
The best days out near Cranfield
Cranfield Point Walk
Cranfield Alpacas
Cranfield Beach
Kilkeel Beach (Cranfield East)
Greencastle Royal Castle
Carlingford Lough Ferry
Beer Hut Brewing Company
Kilkeel Golf Club
Kilkeel to Greencastle Coastal Walk
Killowen Distillery
Kilbroney Park (Rostrevor)
Rostrevor Mountain Bike Trails
Silent Valley Mountain Park
Rostrevor Paragliding Site
Rostrevor to Kilbroney Shore
Revive Sauna
The Hidden Garden Sauna
Binnian Tors (Mournes)
Fort Evergreen Pet & Play Farm
East Coast Adventure Centre
Annalong Buttress (Mournes)
Warrenpoint Promenade & Foreshore
Warrenpoint Harbour
Annalong Cornmill
Annalong to Glasdrumman Shore
Mountains of Mourne Activity Centre
Warrenpoint Golf Club
Lough Shannagh
What's on near Cranfield
- 25JulWarrenpoint Art Group Exhibition Launch — Warrenpoint LibraryWarrenpoint Library
- 1AugAlpaca Adventure Trail, CranfieldCranfield Alpacas
- 1AugAlpaca Field Walk Experience37 Cranfield Road
- 7AugStorytime and Craft for Toddlers — Kilkeel LibraryKilkeel Library
- 7AugRhythm and Rhyme — Kilkeel LibraryKilkeel Library
- 7AugUkrainian Rhythm and Rhyme — Warrenpoint LibraryWarrenpoint Library
Days out in Cranfield — your questions
What are the best days out in Cranfield?
Cranfield Beach and the Cranfield Point Walk make a great start. Greencastle Royal Castle is a solid pick for some history, and the Carlingford Lough Ferry makes for a memorable crossing. For bigger outdoor days, Silent Valley Mountain Park and Rostrevor Mountain Bike Trails are both close by.
What free things are there to do in Cranfield?
Quite a lot. Cranfield Beach and Kilkeel Beach (Cranfield East) are both free, as are several coastal walks — including the Cranfield Point Walk, Kilkeel to Greencastle Coastal Walk, and Rostrevor to Kilbroney Shore. Beer Hut Brewing Company and Kilbroney Park (Rostrevor) are also free to visit.
Where can you go on a rainy day near Cranfield?
East Coast Adventure Centre is the go-to for bad weather — designed for active indoor days. Killowen Distillery works well if adults are part of the group. Mountains of Mourne Activity Centre is another solid nearby choice. All three are worth having in mind when the skies turn grey.
What's good for young children near Cranfield?
Cranfield Alpacas is a great pick — getting close to animals is always a hit with little ones. Fort Evergreen Pet & Play Farm is another brilliant option, with animals and play on the farm. Cranfield Beach is free and easy for a relaxed morning out.