Finn McCool's Chair

You're standing in front of what locals reckon is the throne of an Irish giant - a massive stone chair carved into the landscape near Newry. Finn McCool's Chair is properly dramatic: a natural rock formation that's been worked into something resembling a seat, though whether a real giant actually sat here is another matter entirely. The mythology surrounding it is half the appeal, to be honest.

It's more of an outdoor spot than a formal gallery, though you'll find information boards explaining the legend if you're keen on the folklore angle. History types and walkers will get the most from this - it's not a sit-down attraction, and you'll need to be prepared for a bit of a trek depending on where exactly you access it from. The Mourne area around Newry is brilliant for people who want to combine a few different things: you're close enough to several caravan parks like Kilbroney and Chestnutt if you're basing yourself for a week, and there are genuine walks in the surrounding hills.

Free to visit, naturally. Allow an hour if you're making a proper trip of it with photos and reading up on the McCool legend. Go on a clear day - the whole point is the views and the sense of place, which gets properly lost in drizzle. It's the sort of thing that works better as part of a bigger Mourne adventure rather than a destination in itself. Worth the detour if you're already walking in the area, less compelling if you're driving twenty minutes out of your way specifically for it.