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GOLFING
Play the world famous Royal Co DownGolf course where the Walker Cup was held in 2007, just ten minutes away or one of the many other less challenging courses locally. Close to the golf course is the Slieve Donard Hotel in Newcastle which has one of the best Spas in Ireland and is open to non residents. |

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BIRDWATCHERS
In Autumn flocks of the now famous Brent Geese over winter in the bay. Other species include Oystercatchers, Redshanks, Dunlin, Shags and Cormorant; flocks of Lapwing also wheel and soar over the bay. We are close to Strangford Lough which is a marine nature reserve and a haven for bird watching.
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WALKING/ CYCLING
Walk from our house through the Murlough Nature reserve, along the beach beside Dundrum bay to the nearby town of Newcastle, about 8 miles in total. The Mourne Mountains range has well marked trails, the views from the highest peak, Slieve Donard are spellbinding. Cycles can be hired locally; there are mountain trails for the experienced mountainbiker, and cycle tours can be arranged at Mourne Cycle Tours |

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GARDENERS
We are 30 minutes from the National Trust's Rowallane Garden. Mountstewart and Castleward on the beautiful Strangford Lough are also close; there are many other National Trust properties to visit further afield by car or train.
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