Feeling a bit like the Grand Old Duke of York – marching up and down that big hill to the Big Stone, we decided to stop in the nearby little town of Warrenpoint to explore and check it out. Son lobbied hard for this – he’d seen the sea from up top and felt he deserved a bit of beach time after our hard hike. We agreed. This little place in Co Down is the southern approach to the glorious Mourne Mountains and an hour or two chilling out here is no hardship. Once a busy port, we saw one large vessel coming into the harbour but I think the town’s heyday in that area is probably past.
Wonderfully scenic with the water and the rolling hills in the background, there is no sandy beach just rocks and pebbles but it is perfect for exploring. Son made friends as soon as we arrived and proceeded to explore and seek out “treasures.” Many more pebbles were collected, we managed to convince him a huge piece of seaweed would not be returning with us though and he and his new friend spent an hour or so in animated conversation.
We relaxed, soaked up the scenery and agreed this was the perfect end to an energetic day.
Beach-combing, my favourite pastime 🙂
Relaxing and fun too!! Have a great weekend.
Thanks Joy, enjoy your weekend 😁
It looks beautiful and very relaxing, Joy. What a great way to end your day. I’m glad your son agreed to leave the seaweed..:) Enjoy your weekend.
Oh, well the negotiations to leave the seaweed were somewhat lengthy George but we got there in the end! Have fun this weekend too!
LOL….don’t you just love it when you have to negotiate with your children.
Beautiful. But how sad that the first thing a name reminds you of is an atrocity.
It is a lovely place Anabel but I know what you mean – the Narrow Water atrocity is instantly what I think of too.
I can still vividly remember the retch-inducing smell of rotten seaweed which had been smuggled – and abandoned – in the boot of our car after one seaside trip. You were, therefore, very smart to get your son to leave it behind.
The stuff he wanted smelt bad enough on the beach – imagine that lingering in the boot for the duration!! It did involve a bit of negotiation though!!
What a beautiful landscape. I like that.
Yes Jacob – it’s lovely – a gorgeous seaside spot.
Thanks
Beautiful location! I love the flower and boats in the background shot!
Thanks Lucy – it is very scenic and a great place to chill out for a couple of hours!
Lovely last shot, the scenery is very nice 🙂
It’s not on the tourist trail – amazing really – as it is just gorgeous.
Wonderful photos Joy – looks such a peaceful place and such pretty flowers too! I’m going to catch up on all your other posts later today sorry I’ve missed reading them recently! We are just off to spend some time with the family! Hope you’re having a lovely weekend 🙂
It’s a gorgeous, tranquil spot Rosemary – we just loved it. Glad you got back safely, hope the jet lag is passing – enjoy your weekend catching up!!
Still struggling with the jet lag it always hits harder on the way back!! At least we have had a long weekend here for ANZAC Day so today is a public holiday! Hope you have a good week 🙂
gorgeous! what a beautiful family adventure
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Yes, it was a wonderful family day out.
nice family day 🙂
It was perfect! Thanks for dropping by.