Sublime scenery, great golf, horse riding adventures and magnificent motorsports!
I'm looking for some action on the waterfront!
There are countless places in this area boasting sublime vistas, it all depends on your vantage point! You can set sail around the waterways of Carlingford, Neagh, Muckno and Strangford Loughs; learn to powerboat or sail at Kinnego Marina; experience some spectacular diving on Strangford Lough;dip your feet in the sea at Ballyholme, Clogherhead, Cranfield or Tyrella Beaches; or water-ski and wake-board at Craigavon Watersports Centre or along picturesque Lough Muckno. For more escapades on water, click here.
Apart from golf, what else can I do?
Plenty – with mind-blowing beauty spots right on your doorstep, you’ll be literally spoilt for choice! Check out the Blue Lough Walk near Newry; the Slieve Martin Walk, County Louth; the enchanting Ring of Gullion Way ;the enchanting Poets’ Trail Creggan Loop Walk near Crossmaglen; the Monaghan Way Walking Route or Sliabh Beagh Walks and Cycling Routes in County Monaghan; the Kingsland Route in Bangor, which takes you along the glorious rocky coastline; or the Newry Canal Way or the Craigavon Walks in County Armagh. For more walks, click here.
I like my horse power of the equine variety!
Nothing beats the thrill of galloping over golden sand, or cantering through glorious forestry and around mountains and valleys. The East Border Region is filled with Equestrian Centres that take full advantage of the varied landscapes all around. And whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned rider, the centres are fully equipped to cater for all your horse riding needs. For more equestrian centres, click here.
What if I want to keep my feet on dry land?
Easy – you can tee off at some of the country’s finest golf clubs, including Royal County Down situated between the sea and the Mountains of Mourne; beautiful Ballymascanlon in County Louth; the renowned championship course at the Nuremore Hotel and Golf Resort in County Monaghan, or the magnificent Armagh County Golf Club or the awe-inspiring beauty of Edenmore Golf Club in Magheralin.
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You can also keep your feet on the ground (well, almost) by skiing down the nursery slope at Craigavon Golf/Ski Centre.
You mentioned motorsports?
With such varied terrain, you can make your own fast lane at the Irish Country Quads in Inniskeen, County Monaghan; unleash your hidden pace at Superdrive Motorsports Centre in Portadown; or drive into the wild at Rally School Ireland, County Monaghan; or hit top gear at Kirkistown Race Circuit, County Down. For more motorsports, click here.
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