Cloughmore, Rostrevor

Name: Cloughmore
Address: Rostrevor, United Kingdom

#3 among attractions in Rostrevor

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Facts and practical information

Cloughmore or Cloghmore, known locally as "The Big Stone", is a huge granite boulder perched on a mountainside almost 1,000 feet above the village of Rostrevor, County Down, Northern Ireland. It sits on the slopes of Slieve Martin in Kilbroney Park, overlooking Rostrevor Forest, Carlingford Lough and the Cooley Peninsula. It is popular destination for visitors, and is part of a National Nature Reserve and Area of Special Scientific Interest. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 54°5'53"N, 6°11'31"W

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Rostrevor United Kingdom

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Day trips

Cloughmore – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kilbroney Park, Haulbowline Lighthouse, Rostrevor Forest, Carlingford Lough.

~710 ftNE
Park
Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor
4 min walk • Kilbroney Park is a park near Rostrevor in Northern Ireland. Formerly a country estate, it was visited by William Makepeace Thackeray, Charles Dickens and Seamus Heaney and may have been the inspiration for Narnia in the writings of C. S. Lewis.
7.1 miSE
Lighthouse
Haulbowline Lighthouse
181 min walk • The Haulbowline Lighthouse is an active 19th century lighthouse. Described as an "elegant, tapering stone tower" it is located at the entrance to Carlingford Lough, near Cranfield Point in County Down, Northern Ireland.
~1390 ftSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Forest
Rostrevor Forest, Rostrevor
7 min walk • Rostrevor Forest is located near the village of Rostrevor, County Down, Northern Ireland. It lies between the Mourne Mountains and Carlingford Lough, in the Mourne Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
1.7 miS
Nature, Fjord, Natural attraction
Carlingford Lough
45 min walk • Carlingford Lough is a glacial fjord or sea inlet in northeastern Ireland, forming part of the border between Northern Ireland to the north and the Republic of Ireland to the south.
5.3 miSE
Forts and castles
Greencastle
136 min walk • Greencastle is a castle in County Down, Northern Ireland. While it dates mainly from the 13th century, it had substantial 15th- and 16th-century alterations. It was originally surrounded by outer rectangular walls with four corner towers.
7.5 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Spelga Reservoir
190 min walk • Spelga Reservoir is a reservoir in the townland of Spelga in the Mourne Mountains of County Down, Northern Ireland. It was formed by the Spelga Dam and sits at over 1,200 ft above sea level.
2.5 miW
Town
Warrenpoint
64 min walk • One of the town's most popular attractions is the Warrenpoint Beach, a beautiful stretch of sand and pebbles that is perfect for a leisurely stroll or a relaxing day by the sea. Visitors can also take a boat trip on Carlingford Lough, enjoying the tranquil waters...
3.7 miW
Forts and castles
Narrow Water Keep
94 min walk • Narrow Water Castle is a 16th-century tower house and bawn near Warrenpoint in Northern Ireland. It is beside the A2 road and on the County Down bank of the Clanrye River, which enters Carlingford Lough a mile to the south.
6.3 miNW
Sport, Sport venue
The Showgrounds
162 min walk • The Showgrounds is a football stadium in Newry, County Down, Northern Ireland. It was the home ground of Newry City F.C. and is now the home ground of their successor club, Newry City A.F.C. The stadium holds 7,949, but is currently restricted to 2,275 under safety legislation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cloughmore?

Nearby attractions include Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor (4 min walk), Rostrevor Forest, Rostrevor (7 min walk).