A modern purpose built hostel located in the scenic setting of the
Mourne Mountains, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with mountains,
valleys and forests overlooking a dramatic coastline of cliffs and long
sandy beaches.
Enjoy outdoor activities or take it easy in one of the most scenic and undiscovered
parts of Ireland.
Follow directions for North/Belfast.
A new motorway from Dublin to Newry opened October 2007 reducing journey time to approximately 1 hour.
From Newry take the A2 to Warrenpoint, through Rostrevor and follow road
for Kilkeel. After approx. 6 miles heading towards Kilkeel, there is a
signpost for a left turn to Atticall. (The signpost is on the right hand
side of the road pointing to a left turn, signpost also has B&B and
community centre on it). Follow road for 3 miles into Atticall village,
go past church shop and school on the left and the centre is also on the
left immediately after the school.
Follow directions for Newcastle.
From Newcastle continue along coast, taking the A2 to Kilkeel.
In Kilkeel continue into centre of town, on the hill just before the traffic lights there is a small road on the right signposted for Atticall (Mountain Road). Follow this road for approx. 3 miles until you come to a left turn signposted Atticall, follow road down towards village and we on the right entering the village.
If coming through the Spelga Pass from Hilltown or Castlewellan follow the road towards Kilkeel, pass Cnocnafeola Wood on the right and continue until right turn signposted Atticall. Take road down towards village and centre is on the right entering the village.
From Dublin:
Take the bus to Newry (Belfast bus stopping at Newry) and change in Newry for Kilkeel. From Kilkeel you can either get a taxi (approx. £4.50) or during July and August catch the rambler bus to Atticall.
From Belfast:
Take the bus to Newcastle, change in Newcastle for Kilkeel. During July and
August you can catch rambler bus from Newcastle to Atticall or from Kilkeel
to Atticall. Outside July and August take a taxi from Kilkeel. Glen taxis: 028417 65163; Joes Taxis: 028417 63793; Aiken: 028417 62634
Take the Dublin-Belfast train to Newry and then take a bus (see above).
You can reach Northern Ireland by flying into the three major airports: Belfast International Airport;Belfast City AirportDublin International Airport
