Top 7 Nature & Wildlife Tours in County Down, Northern Ireland

Explore a story begun by Saint Patrick in Lecale County Down 1600 years ago. Walk with local guide Duane Fitzsimons along the ancient paths and hills through a series of folklore walks and rambles. The burial place of Ireland's three patron saints, Lecale is defended by a ring of medieval castles. ​ Located at the feet of the majestic Mourne Mountains on the shores of Strangford Lough 20 miles from Belfast. The walks range from coastal rambles and hill walks to tours of town and villages. Duane is a published author and a trained Hill and Moorland Leader. Group bookings can be arranged.

Welcome to Mountain Sojourns a niche, local walking business which prides it’s self in giving you memorable, inspiring and informative walking experiences in the Mourne Mountains…and our fantastic Forest Parks and beaches. Mountain Sojourns is Fiona Mullan’s passion… a lifestyle…”Going to nice places, doing good things …with great people..like you”.

We are a local company who provide a series of Public and Private walking tours around the historic village of Hillsborough, Co. Down.

Ards Peninsula Tours provide guided coach & walking tours in the Ards Peninsula and around Strangford Lough. Specialist topics covered include Christian heritage, local history, landscapes, fascinating stories of the place and people, wildlife & environment. All walks are led by Brigid Watson, a fully qualified tour guide with extensive local knowledge. Our walks are suitable for all levels of fitness. The guided walks/tours are available throughout the year.

Strangford Lough Activity Centre create unique & immersive adventure experiences throughout Northern Ireland. Activities include: Canoeing, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle boarding (SUP), Wet Bouldering, Bushcraft, Archery, Laser Tag, Mobile Climbing Wall, Hill Walking. Join us for one of our guided adventure tours. Sunset a paddle & BBQ, Sunrise SUP & Yoga. We have a range of experiences to suit all abilities.

Surrounded by ancient woodland and with a beautiful lakeside setting, Finnebrogue Woods is the perfect venue to relax and celebrate your wedding day, entertain clients, inspire your staff or gather together with good friends and family. Visit our Fodder Farm shop & cafe to taste our delicious sustainably farmed Dexter beef, or grab a coffee and walk our short trails around our woods. Step into the wild and book a course on our School of Bushcraft to learn survival skills with our expert Bushman