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The 8 Best Walking Tours in County Down, Northern Ireland
Discover the best top things to do in County Down, United Kingdom including Mountain walks in the Beautiful Mountains of Mourne, Game of Thrones - Tollymore Forest Locations Trek, Guided Walk of St Patrick’s Way - Ireland's Camino from Mournes to Newcastle, The Pilgrim’s Walk and Lunch in Irish for Beginners, Pilgrim's Walk on St Patrick's Way and Lunch (9 hrs), Game of Thrones - Winterfell Trek from Dublin, 1/2 Day Pilgrim's Walk on St Patrick's Way and Lunch (4 hrs), 1/2 Day Pilgrim's Walk on Saint Patrick's Way (Part 2) with Pilgrim's Lunch.
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1. Mountain walks in the Beautiful Mountains of Mourne
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
You will be collected from your accommodation and commence your tour by being driven in a private Vehicle to the magical kingdom of Mourne. You will be guided on a walk in the Mourne Mountains, a wild country area, by a qualified Mountain Leader who will give you a tour of the mountains fauna, flora, history and folk lore. Your experience will be tailored to meet your expectations and whether that's to stand on top of Slieve Donard, the highest mountain in Northern Ireland or simply walk along a scenic path surrounded by jaw dropping scenery, your host will make this happen. Following the walk, you will visit a megalithic tomb before being driven back at your accommodation, with a fantastic memory to take home with you.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Local guide, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: The trip price is based on transport from Belfast to the Mournes and trips of a longer duration may incur an additional cost for fuel., Food is not supplied, There should be no additional costs for entrance or ticket fees
Reviewed By StefaniNM24
My husband and I are on our honeymoon! We wanted to do something special while we were in Belfast and had already seen many good things about this tour. We both had a marvelous time and couldn’t have been more happy with the entire tour! Phil was generous enough to provide extra gear if we needed it, he let us take our time when we got to the causeway so we didn’t feel rushed, and he made sure to make the tour appropriate to what we all wanted. Phil also was kind enough to go out of his way to suggest different eating places within the city and places to see since we had never visited. Beautiful scenery mixed with a kind tour guide was exactly what we wanted for our honeymoon!
2. Game of Thrones - Tollymore Forest Locations Trek
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Tollymore forest appeared in season 1 of Game of Thrones® as both the Haunted forest north of the Wall and the Wolfswood outside Winterfell. This tour is a 90 minute walking tour of three iconic locations. You will be joining our morning (10am) Winterfell coach tour customers on their locations trek. The total walking distance is 2 miles (3.2km). The terrain is sometimes uneven, with a steep descent into, and final ascent out of the forest from the car park. Accordingly, this tour is not recommended for anyone with limited mobility. You can identify the coach by the name EAMONN ROONEY in huge letters on the side. Our guide will give you a Stark wool cloak as part of the tour, at no extra cost. Please feel free to ask the guide before the tour begins. Please wear outdoor footwear and dress appropriately for the Northern Irish weather.
Inclusions: Stark cloaks, Rain Ponchos
Exclusions: Lunch, Bottled water
Reviewed By andrewnZ9445SV
An excellent tour and out guide Andrew was incredibly knowledgeable and entertaining. As an extra for 4 seasons he had great stories to tell about filming and being part of Game of Thrones. You get great information about the sites you're visiting before you get there. The rope bridge wasn't accessible but we didn't just skip that, we went to Dunluce castle as an alternative and that was well worth visiting. Can't recommend this highly enough, it is a long day but it's entertainment all the way.
3. Guided Walk of St Patrick’s Way - Ireland's Camino from Mournes to Newcastle
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Be a pilgrim for a day and walk Saint Patrick's Camino - Saint Patrick's Way - through one of its most beautiful stretches. Your guides are former Adoration Sisters turned Tour Guides Martina Purdy and Elaine Kelly. Share their fascinating story and learn about Saint Patrick and Saint Donard on Saint Patrick's Way. Have refreshments in the quaint seaside Harbour Bar as an introduction, take a transfer to the Mourne Mountains and walk 8 miles through stunning scenery back to Newcastle through Tollymore Forest Park in time for an ice cream by the beach.
Inclusions: Coffee refreshments at the Harbour Inn., Private transportation, Have an Ice Cream when you return to Newcastle and a walk on the promenade.
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Reviewed By moiraweir80
Absolutely loved it. Tim was the "font of all knowledge" Jean fluent in Irish but translated for those not. Lovely terrain visited appropriate sites that tied in with historical facts. Lunch great. I would highly recommend the experience.
4. The Pilgrim’s Walk and Lunch in Irish for Beginners
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Discover the epic story of Saint Patrick at the Saint Patrick Centre and walk in his footsteps on our Pilgrim’s Way around the Medieval Town of Downpatrick. Explore the stunning countryside and visit important sites in Patrick’s story with our Irish Language Guide who will bring Saint Patrick’s story to life and discuss townlands and Irish names in our countryside. Pilgrims lunch included. After lunch walk to the top of Slieve Patrick and see the tallest statue of Saint Patrick in the World before walking along country lanes to the first healing wells in Ireland at Struell. Return to Downpatrick to see the mosaic shrine to Saint Patrick in Saint Patrick’s Church and finish at the Medieval Cathedral of Down and Saint Patrick’s Grave. The Pilgrim’s Walk and Lunch is completely guided by an Irish language Guide, follows paths and country roads and observes social distancing principles. This tour always starts from the Saint Patrick Centre at 12.00 Noon.
Inclusions: Pilgrim's Lunch of Soup, Sandwiches, Tea and Coffee at The Barn at Saul.
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Reviewed By 893bernadettem
What an amazing few days spent with Elaine and Martina following the way of St Patrick. The ladies were so informative and the craic was great too. Met some lovely people. Would highly recommend.
5. Pilgrim's Walk on St Patrick's Way and Lunch (9 hrs)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Discover the epic story of Saint Patrick at the Saint Patrick Centre and walk in his footsteps on our Pilgrim’s Way around the Medieval Town of Downpatrick with Adoration Sisters turned pilgrim guides Martina Purdy and Elaine Kelly. Once professional talkers now professional walkers the former-BBC political correspondent and former-barrister will bring Saint Patrick’s story to life and discuss spiritual aspects of his journey. Explore the stunning countryside and visit important sites in Patrick’s story and have a Pilgrim’s Lunch at The Barn in Saul (included). The Pilgrim’s Walk and Picnic is completely guided, follows paths and country roads and observes social distancing principles. It can be complete in a day doing the entire trail or as two half-day trips. The tour always starts from the Saint Patrick Centre in the morning.
Inclusions: Pilgrim's Lunch of Soup, Sandwiches, Tea and Coffee at The Barn at Saul.
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Reviewed By moiraweir80
Absolutely loved it. Tim was the "font of all knowledge" Jean fluent in Irish but translated for those not. Lovely terrain visited appropriate sites that tied in with historical facts. Lunch great. I would highly recommend the experience.
6. Game of Thrones - Winterfell Trek from Dublin
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 478 reviews
We are the largest Game of Thrones Tour company in the world. This is our Winterfell Trek from Dublin, visiting filming locations south of Belfast. This tour is a fully immersive and inclusive experience. Our guides have worked as extras on Game of Thrones®. We trek you through an old growth forest (3kms), along a lake shore path at the original Winterfell castle in season 1 (3kms) and into a crumbling, ruined medieval abbey. We use tablet clips and VFX breakdowns to show you how each scene was brought to life. We have Stark cloaks, swords and banners for everybody to use at no extra cost. All entrance fees & other extras are included in the ticket price. The only extra expense is your pub lunch. Join us, our tours are the real experience!
Inclusions: Cloaks, swords, shields and banners, Rainproof ponchos, Behind the scenes DVDS and tablet clips, All taxes, fees and handling charges
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Merchandise
Reviewed By Angelica_winslet
Being a fan of GOT it was always a dream for me to visit any of the location and its finally completed last year when i visited Game of Thrones Tours. Its a must visit place. The props looks very much really. Adrian was our tour guide & he looks exactly like Davos Seaworth a he was his body double.
7. 1/2 Day Pilgrim's Walk on St Patrick's Way and Lunch (4 hrs)
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 8 reviews
Discover the epic story of Saint Patrick at the Saint Patrick Centre and walk in his footsteps on our Pilgrim’s Way around the Medieval Town of Downpatrick with Adoration Sisters turned pilgrim guides Martina Purdy and Elaine Kelly. Once professional talkers now professional walkers the former-BBC political correspondent and former-barrister will bring Saint Patrick’s story to life and discuss spiritual aspects of his journey. Explore the stunning countryside and visit important sites in Patrick’s story and have a Pilgrim’s Lunch at The Barn in Saul (included). The Pilgrim’s Walk and Picnic is completely guided, follows paths and country roads and observes social distancing principles. It can be complete in a day doing the entire trail or as two half-day trips. The tour always starts from the Saint Patrick Centre in the morning.
Inclusions: Pilgrim's Lunch of Soup, Sandwiches, Tea and Coffee at The Barn at Saul.
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Reviewed By moiraweir80
Absolutely loved it. Tim was the "font of all knowledge" Jean fluent in Irish but translated for those not. Lovely terrain visited appropriate sites that tied in with historical facts. Lunch great. I would highly recommend the experience.
8. 1/2 Day Pilgrim's Walk on Saint Patrick's Way (Part 2) with Pilgrim's Lunch
Discover the epic story of Saint Patrick at the Saint Patrick Centre and walk in his footsteps on our Pilgrim’s Way around the Medieval Town of Downpatrick with Adoration Sisters turned pilgrim guides Martina Purdy and Elaine Kelly. Once professional talkers now professional walkers the former-BBC political correspondent and former-barrister will bring Saint Patrick’s story to life and discuss spiritual aspects of his journey. Explore the stunning countryside and visit important sites in Patrick’s story and have a Pilgrim’s Lunch at The Barn in Saul (included). The Pilgrim’s Walk and Picnic is completely guided, follows paths and country roads and observes social distancing principles. It can be complete in a day doing the entire trail or as two half-day trips - the is the Afternoon Section. This tour always starts from the Saint Patrick Centre at 12.00 Noon.
Inclusions: Pilgrim's Lunch of Soup, Sandwiches, Tea and Coffee at The Barn at Saul.
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Reviewed By moiraweir80
Absolutely loved it. Tim was the "font of all knowledge" Jean fluent in Irish but translated for those not. Lovely terrain visited appropriate sites that tied in with historical facts. Lunch great. I would highly recommend the experience.
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