Experience Mournes Week 2025: Celebrating Conservation and Heritage
Forever Mournes invites you to Mournes Week 2025—a unique celebration of conservation and heritage running from 7th to 13th April 2025. This series of guided walks, tours, and presentations will showcase the vital conservation work undertaken across the Mournes by the Forever Mournes partnership.
Mournes Week 2025: Event Schedule
Monday 7th April – Step into Nature: Leitrim Lodge Walk
Explore Leitrim Lodge’s stunning landscapes on a guided nature walk. Learn about native plants, conservation grazing, peat loss, and Mournes’ cultural traditions.
Host: Mourne Heritage Trust Book your free ticket here: Step into Nature: A Walk from Leitrim Lodge
Tuesday 8th April – Turn on the Tap: Fofanny Treatment Works Tour
Go behind the scenes at Fofanny Water Treatment Works to learn how water is sourced and treated.
Host: NI Water Book your free ticket here: Turn on the tap: A tour of Fofanny Treatment Works
Wednesday 9th April – Conservation in Action: Slieve Binnian Walk
Join a guided walk to Slieve Binnian and see how conservation efforts maintain walking paths and protect delicate heathland.
Host: Mourne Heritage Trust Book your free ticket here: Conservation in Action: A Walk to Slieve Binnian
Thursday 10th April – Built to Last: NI Water’s Estate & Silent Valley
Discover the history of Silent Valley Dam and explore historic landmarks, including Water Town and the Mourne Wall.
Host: NI Water Book your free ticket here: Built to Last: The History and Legacy of NI Water’s Estate
Friday 11th April – Conservation in Action: Millstone Mountain Walk
See conservation in action on a guided walk-through National Trust lands, showcasing solutions to environmental challenges.
Host: National Trust Book your free ticket here: Conservation in Action: A walk to Millstone Mountain
Saturday 12th April – Mourne Park vs. Climate Change
Take part in an interactive, app-based trail exploring how conservation fights climate change at Mourne Park.
Host: Woodland Trust NI Book here: Mourne Park versus climate change – Woodland Trust
Saturday 12th April – Nuts About Caring for our Red Squirrels
Free Family Fun! Where adventure meets mystery in our Squirrel Scavenger Hunt!
Host: Newry Mourne & Down District Council More info here: Nuts About Caring for our Red Squirrels
Sunday 13th April – Wild About The Mournes
Free Family Fun! Team up with our nature enthusiasts for a whirlwind of art, games, and fun activities.
Host: Newry Mourne & Down District Council More info here: Wild About The Mournes
Join Us for a Week of Discovery and Conservation
Experience the breathtaking Mournes while learning about the conservation efforts that sustain this unique environment. Whether you’re a nature lover, history enthusiast, or conservation supporter, there’s something for everyone.
Book your ticket today and be part of this special event!
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