More than 30 places sit within about 10 miles, and plenty are free.
The Kilkeel to Greencastle Coastal Walk is a free route right along the shore. Cranfield Alpacas and Fort Evergreen Pet & Play Farm are easy wins with young children, while Kilbroney Park in nearby Rostrevor makes a great free stop on a wider day out.
The best days out near Kilkeel
Kilkeel to Greencastle Coastal Walk
Beer Hut Brewing Company
Kilkeel Golf Club
Cranfield Alpacas
Kilkeel Beach (Cranfield East)
Cranfield Point Walk
Cranfield Beach
Silent Valley Mountain Park
Greencastle Royal Castle
Binnian Tors (Mournes)
Annalong Buttress (Mournes)
Annalong Cornmill
Annalong to Glasdrumman Shore
Mountains of Mourne Activity Centre
Killowen Distillery
Carlingford Lough Ferry
Lough Shannagh
Blue Lough (Annalong Valley)
Kilbroney Park (Rostrevor)
Rostrevor Mountain Bike Trails
Rostrevor Paragliding Site
Rostrevor to Kilbroney Shore
Lower Cove (Mournes) Crag
Revive Sauna
Spelga Pass Paragliding Site
Bearnagh Tors (Mournes)
What's on near Kilkeel
- 25JulWarrenpoint Art Group Exhibition Launch — Warrenpoint LibraryWarrenpoint Library
- 1AugAlpaca Adventure Trail, CranfieldCranfield Alpacas
- 1AugAlpaca Field Walk Experience37 Cranfield Road
- 5AugEvening of Mediumship, NewcastleHugh McCanns
- 5AugChatterbooks — Newcastle LibraryNewcastle Library
- 7AugStorytime and Craft for Toddlers — Kilkeel LibraryKilkeel Library
Days out in Kilkeel — your questions
What are the best days out in Kilkeel?
Top picks include the Kilkeel to Greencastle Coastal Walk for a free outdoor route, Cranfield Beach for a relaxed beach visit, and Cranfield Alpacas if you have young kids in tow. For something more active, the Mountains of Mourne Activity Centre and Rostrevor Mountain Bike Trails are both worth a look.
What free things are there to do in Kilkeel?
There's plenty free here. Kilkeel Beach (Cranfield East) and Cranfield Beach are both free to visit. The Kilkeel to Greencastle Coastal Walk costs nothing, and neither does Kilbroney Park (Rostrevor). Beer Hut Brewing Company is also listed free, giving families a solid day out without spending a thing.
Where can you go on a rainy day near Kilkeel?
When the weather turns, the Mountains of Mourne Activity Centre and East Coast Adventure Centre are both good indoor options near Kilkeel. Killowen Distillery is another option worth considering. These give families and groups somewhere to head when staying outdoors isn't ideal.
What's good for young children near Kilkeel?
Cranfield Alpacas and Fort Evergreen Pet & Play Farm are both great shouts for young children — animal visits tend to go down well at any age. Cranfield Beach and Kilkeel Beach (Cranfield East) are free and easy for a relaxed family beach day with little ones.
More about Kilkeel
Kilkeel is the working heart of the Kingdom of Mourne, home to the largest fishing fleet in Northern Ireland. Its busy harbour and fish market make it a lively place to watch the boats come in, and it is also the southernmost town in Northern Ireland.
The town sits on a plain right below the Mourne Mountains, so it is a natural base for exploring them, including the Silent Valley. In the town you will find the ruins of St Colman's, a church dating back to 1388.