{"id":11454,"date":"2022-02-26T07:44:44","date_gmt":"2022-02-26T06:44:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/?p=109238"},"modified":"2022-02-26T08:11:16","modified_gmt":"2022-02-26T07:11:16","slug":"day-out-meelmore-lodge-county-down","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbccountryfile\/rss_feed\/day-out-meelmore-lodge-county-down\/","title":{"rendered":"Day out: Meelmore Lodge, County Down"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Helen Fairbairn\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Saturday, 26 February 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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If the Mourne Mountains are the walking Mecca of Northern Ireland, then Meelmore Lodge<\/a> is the hiker\u2019s haven that lies at its heart.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With a location on the lower slopes of Slieve Meelmore<\/a>, guests can embark on some of the region\u2019s most famous hikes directly from the front door. Simply wake up, tie your boots, and go.<\/p>\n

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Meelmore lodge sits at the northern end of the Mourne Mountains\/Credit: Meelmore Lodge<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Walks from Meelmore Lodge<\/h3>\n

You don\u2019t even have to cross a road to begin classic mountain circuits over Slieve Meelmore<\/a>, Slieve Meelbeg, Slieve Binnian<\/a> and Slieve Commedagh. Lower down there is direct access to the two-day, 22.3-mile Mourne Way<\/a>, with the scenic trails and lush tree canopies of Tollymore Forest Park<\/a> just a short stroll away.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Enjoy breakfast at the Meelmore Lodge Bistro, with mountain views\/Credit: Meelmore Lodge<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Stay at Meelmore Lodge<\/h3>\n

The friendly complex offers a choice of accommodation, including self-catering, and a campsite is open in the summer months. Services are completed by a caf\u00e9 \u2013 which serves breakfast and lunch \u2013 and a secure car park.<\/p>\n

Meelmore Lodge<\/a>: camping (\u00a310\/\u00a35 per adult\/child), hostel dorm rooms (\u00a325 per person) and private rooms (\u00a335 per person), and self-catering cottage (\u00a3120 for two).<\/p><\/body><\/html>\n

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