Murlough National Nature Reserve is

quite spectacular with its views of the ocean, mountains, sandy hills, bogs, and

some wooded areas.  It  has a beautiful

beach for swimming and there is an area where seals congregate.  It is located on A24 near Downpatrick in Northern Ireland.

The beach and walks are open from

dawn to dusk.

May-Sept.    2.70 euros per car

                     pedestrians are free

Jan-April      free

Oct-Dec       free

Car park open 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. all year