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Greenore-Greencastle
Route: Dublin to Belfast
Detour off the motorway between two cities for breathtaking scenery around Carlingford Lough. The ferry trip is essentially a bridge between Greenore on the Cooley Peninsula, and Greencastle in County Down, a gateway to the Mourne Mountains. Both areas offer an abundance of walking trails and outdoor activities to try, not to mention sites of mythological and historical significance to explore. Depending on the tide, you may see oyster and mussel farms along the shores, and you can sample these tasty morsels in Carlingford’s restaurants.
Practical information: Sailing year round, from 7am-9.30pm in peak season. Journey takes 15 minutes.
Portaferry-Strangford
Route: Dublin to Belfast
Keep your wheels spinning towards the Mourne Coastal Route as you head for Strangford Lough and this 400-year-old ferry route, which crosses the inlet at its narrowest point. The lough is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with over 2,000 marine species, and it buzzes with all kinds of activities before you hop on board the ferry. Try a canoe trail, sailing, kayaking, bird-watching, or head indoors to learn about the wildlife at Exploris Aquarium.
Practical information: Sailing from 7.30am-10.45pm in peak season. Card payments only accepted in the terminal. Journey takes eight minutes.


Carlingford Lough Ferry, County Louth


Strangford to Portaferry Ferry, County Down