Things to Do around Drumlough

Drumlough offers a variety of outdoor activities including touring cycling, hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, and jogging. The region features 8 routes across these sports, catering to different skill levels.

The Drumlough region is characterized by the granite peaks of the Mourne Mountains and the rolling drumlin countryside. It also includes open moorland, heather-clad slopes, and rocky outcrops. The unique volcanic geology of the Ring of Gullion is a prominent feature.

Drumlough provides a range of hiking trails, from easy walks to challenging mountain circuits. Examples include moderate routes like "Pierce's Castle from Sandbank Road" and more difficult options such as the "Hen Mountain – Cock Mountain loop from Altaggart Mountain." Explore available routes in the Hiking around Drumlough guide.

The area boasts numerous road cycling routes, ranging from moderate rides on well-paved surfaces to challenging loops with substantial elevation gains. Routes like the "Newry, Carlingford and Castlebellingham loop from Castleblayney" are available. More options can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Drumlough guide.

Mountain biking enthusiasts can find diverse trails in the Drumlough area. These include routes like the "Mourne Hills loop from Hilltown" and the "Red Trail Section, Mourne AONB – Kilbroney Caravan Park loop from Hilltown." World-class mountain biking trails are also available nearby in Castlewellan and Rostrevor. Consult the MTB Trails around Drumlough guide for more information.

The Drumlough area offers routes catering to all abilities, including options suitable for beginners and families. For hiking, easy walks are available, and for cycling, varied road and off-road routes can accommodate different skill levels. The Easy hikes around Drumlough guide provides specific options.

The Ring of Gullion is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) near Drumlough, known for its unique volcanic geology. It is an ancient volcanic ring dyke and was the first of its kind to be geologically mapped. This area forms part of the Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark.

More than 3,000 visitors have shared their experiences on komoot for Drumlough routes. The routes have an average rating of 4.28 out of 5 stars, based on 80 ratings.

Komoot offers several guides for the Drumlough region. These include Cycling around Drumlough, Hiking around Drumlough, Easy hikes around Drumlough, Road Cycling Routes around Drumlough, MTB Trails around Drumlough, and Running Trails around Drumlough.

The diverse road and off-road routes across scenic landscapes in Drumlough are suitable for extended cycling tours. The Ring of Gullion offers routes that allow cyclists to explore the geology, archaeology, wildlife, and legends of the area. The Cycling around Drumlough guide provides relevant routes.

Slieve Gullion is a prominent feature at the heart of the Ring of Gullion AONB. It offers scenic drives, forested landscapes, and views extending to the Wicklow Mountains. Its summit features an ancient passage tomb and Calliagh Berra's Lough.

For comprehensive tourism information regarding the broader Mourne Gullion Strangford region, which includes Drumlough, visit www.ringofgullion.org. Alternatively, the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council can be contacted at 0330 137 4000 or info@nmandd.org.