Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark
A UNESCO-designated landscape in south-east Northern Ireland, recognised in May 2023. Shaped by volcanic activity, ice and deep geological time, it is a living landscape where people, nature and culture continue to shape everyday life.
Find out about our GeoparkMourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark
Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark is a UNESCO-designated landscape in south-east Northern Ireland, recognised in May 2023. Shaped by volcanic activity, ice and deep geological time, it is a living landscape where people, nature and culture continue to shape everyday life.
Learn more about what it means to be a UNESCO Global Geopark and how Mourne Gullion Strangford is cared for by clicking the links below.
Be Your Own Geopark Story
The Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark is built on connections; between people and place, past and present, land and sea. Whether you’re a young explorer eager to learn and get involved, or a business, community, or organisation looking to champion our landscapes, there’s a pathway for you to be part of the Geopark story.
Latest News
Launch of three PEACEPLUS projects to strengthen climate change resilience and coastal community engagement in Irish seas
31st March 2026Aiming to strengthen climate change resilience and coastal community engagement in Irish seas, three independent projects supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB), were…
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€19.2 million cross-border peatland restoration project launched
Read moreInspiring Sustainable Tourism Conference set to take place in Northern Ireland for the first time on Thursday 22 January 2026 in Killeavy Castle Estate, Co Armagh
Read moreIrish Geoparks Forum Showcases Mourne Gullion Strangford’s Natural Capital Work
Read moreMourne Gullion Strangford Geopark Featured in UNESCO Global Geoparks Exhibition
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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.
Geopark Geosites
Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark Geosites In 2013, an exhaustive survey of the geological sites across the region was conducted, and subsequently reviewed in 2018 and further updated in…
Geopark Trails
There are a number of well-established walking routes and trails throughout the Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark. These include the Mourne Way, Ring of Gullion Way, Lecale Way and the Mourne…
Geopark Activities
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Geopark Galleries
Explore our curated collection of visuals capturing the essence of our geopark. Watch the featured video below for a sneak peek, and click further for an immersive experience!
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