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In the word of Percy French, County Down is where “the Mountains of Mourne sweep down to the sea”, and it is a reputation well deserved. County Fermanagh is one of the most naturally striking parts of Northern Ireland, famous for the stark contrast between low, cultivated hills in the north, to the rugged granite monoliths of the Mourne Mountains in the south. Slieve Bonard is the highest peak in the range and the third highest mountain in Ireland, offering spectacular panoramic views of the County Down countryside. County Down boasts a landscape of such beauty it is the envy of virtually all Northern Irish counties. From its clean beaches to towering mountains and majestic forest parks, County Down offers not only some of the most stunning vistas in all of Ulster, but also some of the finest opportunities for outdoor pursuits, from mountain climbing to walking, in all of Northern Ireland. To the east of the county the Ards Peninsula forms a land barrier between the sea and Strangford Lough. The lough is an abundant nature reserve, filled with seals, geese and wildfowl, while the lough itself offers some of the most tranquil walks along its peaceful shores.

However, County Down is far from being a county of mere natural beauty, but has a history stretching back more than 7,000 years. It is blessed with a wealth of heritage sites scattered across the county, most notably Downpatrick, where St Patrick is reputed to be buried. Other sites of interest to visitors include Mount Stewart House, Inch Abbey and the imposing Dundrum Castle, as well as the countless ancient monuments scattered across the countryside, making County Down a joy to explore. Belfast is by far the largest city in County Down and represents another of the county’s major attractions. Although much of the city is actually located across the border in County Antrim, a sizable portion of the city is located in Down. The resorts of Newcastle, Bangor, Donaghadee, and Warrenpoint, meanwhile, are some of the most beautiful resorts on the Down coast, following the county’s picturesque winding shoreline.

So from the rugged beauty of the Mourne Montains, to the peaceful tranquillity of Strangford Lough and the buzzing, cosmopolitan ambience of Belfast, County Down is one of Northern Ireland’s tourist gems.

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