‘Visit Mourne Outdoor Fest’ – Wet, Wild and Wonderful

A range of ‘give-it-a-go’ fun activities will take place throughout the region from Friday 25 February – Sunday 27 March. From foraging and yoga to hiking and biking there’s something for everyone to try this spring. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or a family looking to embrace the great outdoors there’s a host of activities and experiences that will have you up and about enjoying our outdoor spaces.

Speaking about the festival, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Cathy Mason said, “The Visit Mourne Outdoor Fest creates a fabulous opportunity to discover for yourself what we love about living in this area. Come along for a day, bring family or friends, or even treat yourself to a short break and enjoy the wider experience of the destination. Either way, let’s get you out there and embrace everything Visit Mourne has to offer in the fresh air, whether on the water or hiking to our highest mountain peaks.”

Activity provider Martin McMullan from Life Adventure Centre added, “We’re really excited to be working alongside the team at Visit Mourne and a host of awesome outdoor providers from across the destination to bring the Visit Mourne Outdoor Fest to life.

Spring is an absolutely invigorating season and nowhere more so than in the Mournes, and now with a such engaging range of activities on offer, it really does promise to be the place to be.
There’s everything from Electric Biking to Forest Bathing and Mountain Hikes to SUP Boarding, and with some fantastic Mourne hospitality on offer, it may be Wet and it may be Wild, but it’s always truly Wonderful!”

Tourism NI's Regions Manager, Ainsley McWilliams said:

“We are delighted to support this exciting new festival which will showcase a wide range of authentic outdoor experiences suitable for everyone. Events like this are crucial to our local economy and help boost the profile of tourism in Northern Ireland. I have no doubt that the addition of the Visit Mourne Outdoor Fest to the festival programme for 2022 will create new and exciting reasons to visit the area.”

The planned activities are suitable for all ages and all abilities but if you have any specific requirements regarding an activity, please contact the activity provider directly (details on our website).

Full details of the programme are available on www.visitmournemountains.co.uk

Pre-booking is essential for a number of the activities so check out our events calendar, connect with the organisers and explore the possibilities.

Make a break of it

Luckily for visitors, Visit Mourne has lots for you to see. Planning ahead can make your visit to our region that little bit easier. We can give you the best advice, maps, and guides to help you get the most out of your time here. You could finish up a day of Giant Adventures sleeping in a towering castle, in a quaint cottage or camp under the stars – the decision is up to you. In the accommodation section of our website you will find plenty of ideas.
For more advice, visit the ‘plan your trip’ web section for information on where to stay, eat and for even more things to do during your stay here in Visit Mourne.

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