Stargazing at Spelga Dam, free bouldering at the Bearnagh Tors, and walking the Game of Thrones forests at Tollymore are all within easy reach.
There are more than a dozen free options here — including Kilbroney Park, Drumena Cashel, and the coastal walk along Rostrevor to Kilbroney Shore. Paid adventures range from paragliding above the Mournes to guided climbing and mountain bike trails.
The best days out near Hilltown
Spelga Pass Paragliding Site
Bearnagh Tors (Mournes)
Pigeon Rock (Mournes)
Spelga Dam Dark Sky Spot
Lough Shannagh wild swim (Mournes)
Geology Rocks Adventure Tourism
Lough Shannagh
Weir Farms
Drumena Cashel
Tollymore National Outdoor Centre
Hotrock Climbing Wall (Tollymore NOC)
Tollymore National Outdoor Centre Trails
Mayobridge North Paragliding Site
Silent Valley Mountain Park
East Coast Adventure Centre
Blue Lough (Annalong Valley)
Tollymore Forest Park (GoT filming)
Tollymore Forest Park
Tollymore Forest Park Play Park
Folly's Bridge (Tollymore Forest)
Tollymore Mountain Centre Climbing Wall
Rostrevor Paragliding Site
Castlewellan Forest Park & Castle
Wild Mourne Wellness
Life Adventure Centre
Segway NI Castlewellan
Rostrevor to Kilbroney Shore
Mountview Garden Centre
Revive Sauna
Kilbroney Park (Rostrevor)
Rostrevor Mountain Bike Trails
Rafiki's Treehouse
Monkeez@TheMill
Killowen Distillery
Active Adventures NI
Fort Evergreen Pet & Play Farm
Kellys Golf Centre
Kilkeel Golf Club
Newcastle Beach
Tropicana Newcastle
Mourne Coastal Route
Coco's Adventure Playground Newcastle
Mourne Way
The Hidden Garden Sauna
Castle Park Newcastle Go Karts & Crazy Golf
Tropical World Crazy Golf
Spa & Wellness at Burrendale Hotel
Sauna Ice Balance
What's on near Hilltown
- 25JulWarrenpoint Art Group Exhibition Launch — Warrenpoint LibraryWarrenpoint Library
- 1AugThe Idiot Sandwich Returns! — Castlewellan LibraryCastlewellan Library
- 1AugAlpaca Adventure Trail, CranfieldCranfield Alpacas
- 1AugAlpaca Field Walk Experience37 Cranfield Road
- 5AugNewry Business Social Networking – The Growth Network @ Finegan & SonFinegan & Son
- 5AugEvening of Mediumship, NewcastleHugh McCanns
Days out in Hilltown — your questions
What are the best days out in Hilltown?
Tollymore Forest Park is a must — famous for Game of Thrones filming and brilliant walking trails. Castlewellan Forest Park and Castle makes for a great family wander. For something more active, try Rostrevor Mountain Bike Trails, Spelga Dam Dark Sky Spot for an evening out, or Tollymore National Outdoor Centre for guided adventures.
What free things are there to do in Hilltown?
Quite a lot. Bearnagh Tors and Pigeon Rock offer free bouldering in the Mournes. Spelga Dam Dark Sky Spot costs nothing for an evening of stargazing. Kilbroney Park in Rostrevor is free to enter, Drumena Cashel is a free ruin to explore, and the Rostrevor to Kilbroney Shore walk is completely free.
Where can you go on a rainy day near Hilltown?
Head for an activity centre. Geology Rocks Adventure Tourism is a great choice for hands-on fun whatever the weather. East Coast Adventure Centre offers adventure sessions that run rain or shine. Monkeez@TheMill is a soft play option well worth knowing about when the skies open.
What's good for young children near Hilltown?
Fort Evergreen Pet & Play Farm has animals and play that keeps little ones busy for hours. Funny Farm Adventures is another great animal-led day out. For indoor soft play, Monkeez@TheMill is a good option. Kilbroney Park in Rostrevor is free to enter and has plenty of room to roam.