C.S Lewis, author of `The Chronicles of Narnia' that began with `The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe', was inspired by the Mourne landscape. He wrote of the scenery here "it made me feel that at any moment a giant might raise its head over the next ridge".

Lewis holidayed in the Mourne Mountains, near the village of Rostrevor. He loved the Celtic myths told to him in childhood, also inspiration for his Narnia stories.

Don't miss the wonderful Narnia-Trail in Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor.

Kilbroney Park is situated in a stunning location, where mountain, sea and valley create a scenic wonderland.

Overlooking Carlingford Lough, these ninety seven acres of beautiful parkland nestle within the shadow of Slieve Martin and the Mountains of Mourne. The park offers an excellent range of facilities, including a camping and caravan site, children’s play area, tennis courts, café, the Cloughmore Centre and top-class mountain bike trails. The park

also provides numerous options for the walker, including two waymarked trails.

THE NARNIA TRAIL C.S Lewis was born in Belfast in 1898. His Chronicles of Narnia have sold over 100 million copies worldwide and his early years are known to have influenced his writing. As a young boy, Lewis often holidayed in Rostrevor and is reported to have written a letter to his brother saying: “That part of Rostrevor which overlooks Carlingford Lough is my idea of Narnia.” This family trail seeks to capture the imagination of children of all ages. THE CLOUGHMORE TRAIL For those seeking more of a challenge, the Cloughmore Trail leads to the gigantic, 50 tonne, granite boulder ~ possibly the inspiration for Aslan’s table in the Narnia Chronicles ~ taking in a number of significant sites along the way.

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