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Places to stay

Find places to stay in the area, with accommodation for walking, exploring and longer journeys on foot.

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Mountains, Coastlines, Sea Loughs, and Historic Routes

From the granite peaks of the Mourne Mountains to the shores of Strangford Lough and the coastline of County Down, the county contains a diverse network of routes, landscapes, and places shaped by geology, waterways, and centuries of history. Trails such as the Mourne Way, Ulster Way, and Lecale Way reveal many of these environments, while landscapes including the Mourne Mountains, Strangford Lough, Dundrum Bay, and the Lecale Peninsula showcase some of Northern Ireland's most distinctive natural environments.

Long-distance routes pass through mountain terrain, coastal landscapes, woodland, farmland, sea loughs, and historic settlements, linking places that have shaped the character of County Down for generations. Together, these routes and landscapes reveal the character of the county while providing opportunities to explore at a slower pace through self-guided travel and independent exploration.

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Self Guided Travel is an independent travel publisher exploring Britain's trails, landscapes and wild places.

We bring together routes, places, journeys, places to stay and practical guides to help you discover somewhere new and plan your own journey.

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