5. Mourne Mountains, County Down
Who can forget the icy wonderland of Narnia? Belfast-born author C.S. Lewis was reared on the clean air of the Mourne Mountains, while his mind was inspired by these surroundings to create the magical setting for his masterpiece, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. Exploring the silent Mournes in winter, you almost expect to see the White Queen rounding a corner on her dog-sled...
Of the mountains, Lewis once commented, “I have seen landscapes, notably in the Mourne Mountains and southwards, which under a particular light made me feel that at any moment a giant might raise his head over the next ridge.” We concur.