Date: 3rd October 2026

Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Location: Near Castlewellan, Co Down. Exact meeting place will be revealed on booking.

Organisation: Red Kite Tours NI

Summary:

Escorted tour to viewpoints around the stunning rolling hills and drumlins of South Down (a part of the Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark). As you gaze at the beautiful scenery, you and your guide will look to the skies for the Red Kites as they come in to roost, against the backdrop of the Mourne Mountains and the Dromara Hills and as the sun sets behind the mystical Slieve Gullion. Ravens, Buzzards, Sparrowhawks and even Peregrine falcons make this landscape their home too.

Home-baked cakes and hot refreshments included – please contact if you have any special dietary requirements. Please note that in order to take part in the tour, you must provide your own transport. Maximum 10 participants.

Activities planned:

Birdwatching

Intended Audience:

People who love the outdoors, appreciating stunning scenery, have an interest in local wildlife and discovering a fabulous wildlife spectacle on their doorstep.

Age Limits: Not suitable for children under 10 years old.

Requirements – clothing, public transport options, parking etc:

This is an outdoor event. Prepare for cold weather. Wear lots of warm layers, in particular wear thermals, waterproof and windproof clothing, with warm fleece, warm winter coat, woolly hat, scarf and gloves. Bring binoculars, scope and/or camera if you have them. We have a couple of spare binoculars to share. There is ample parking at each stop of points but PLEASE CAR SHARE if possible.

Booking Required?

Yes – complete the online form to register your place: https://www.redkitetoursni.com/tours