Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark
Without a doubt, this region has some of the most unique history and geography in the world. As a UNESCO Global Geopark, our region has breathtaking backdrops and unique natural spaces.
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The Mourne Gullion Strangford UGGp has over 400 million years of geological history. It charts the closure of the Iapetus Ocean and the bringing together of the two parts of what we now know as the island of Ireland, its passage through tropical latitudes, the birth of the North Atlantic Ocean, and finally the shaping of landscape by ice during the last glaciation.

Geosites
Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark Geosites An audit of all geological sites in the region was carried out in 2013 and revised in 2018 and further updated in 2021….

Geopark Trails
There are a number of well-established walking routes and trails throughout the Mourne Gullion Strangford aUGGp. These include the Mourne Way, Ring of Gullion Way, Lecale Way and the Mourne…

Geopark Activities
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