Ring of Gullion AONB - Get Involved

The Ring of Gullion Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is a unique geological landform, unparalleled elsewhere in Ireland or the UK and was the first ring dyke in the world to be geologically mapped. It was voted onto the ‘Top 100 Geosites of UK & Ireland’.
The ring of low, rugged hills forms a ‘rampart’ around the heather-clad Slieve Gullion mountain. Rich semi-wild habitats of heath, bog and woodland contrast with the neatly patterned fields and ladder farms. The AONB straddles the Northern Ireland border with the Republic of Ireland in South Armagh.
Slieve Gullion’s mysterious reputation arises from its associations with legends and the wider area’s rich archaeological heritage. The Ring of Gullion AONB is alive with history, awash in scenic beauty and bursting with culture.
You can experience the Ring of Gullion’s rich geology, biodiversity and archaeology very easily. Browse the Ring of Gullion AONB website for more information on www.ringofgullion.org.
The Ring of Gullion AONB Team provides information and inspiration to bring the heritage of the area alive through events and activities. Projects engage local people in gathering stories, surveying the landscape and wildlife are increasingly popular and capture people’s interest and imagination, making new personal connections to the landscape and heritage. There are lots of ways to get involved through volunteering, events, training or simply taking a stroll along one of our many tranquil walkways.
So get out there and experience all that the Ring of Gullion Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty has to offer.