Directions

From Belfast follow directions to Newcastle. On arriving at Newcastle follow signs for town centre. Turn right onto Main Street, we are situated on the right at the first set of traffic lights.



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Local Attractions

Newcastle is ideally situated at the gateway to the Kingdom of Mourne. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty, long sandy beaches as far as the eye can see, with the backdrop of the magnificent Mourne Mountains.

Newcastle's central location makes it an ideal choice of base for exploring Co. Down and further afield. 


    
Horse Riding & Trekking 

    
Forget the stress and bustle of the city! Go riding in the magnificent
      Mournes area. Quiet country lanes, open spaces, forests and mountains.
      Bracken covered hillsides to trot over, empty beaches to gallop on. 

    
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Royal County Down Golf Club

    
 Royal County Down is one of the oldest and most renowned courses in Ireland. Situated only 5 mins from the donard hotel, the course offers a superb challenge for any keen golfer. Royal County Down is not only a fine test of golf but has accompanying scenery that is spellbounding. 

    
The Mourne Mountains 

    
Slieve Donard standing at 2,796 Ft is the highest mountain in the Mournes
      range and also the highest mountain in Northern Ireland. It offers spectacular
      views from the summit towards England Scotland and Ireland yet the ascent
      to the top from the coastal town of Newcastle is on average only a 2 hour
      ramble. The views from here easily exceed the effort required to reach
      the top. 

    
The Mourne Mountains are also home to the Silent Valley reservoir. The
      Silent Valley is surrounded by the Mourne Wall a 22 mile stone boundary
      wall. Built in the 1900s to enclose the silent valley which was dammed
      to create the reservoir which supplies most of Northern Ireland's water.
      This is an excellent walk for the more ambitious walker linking the main
      peaks in the area. 

   
    
Tollymore forest park 

    
Tollymore Forest Park offers nature trails and walks along the River Shimna
      for those looking for a quieter relaxed pace as do several other Forest
      Parks in the area. Only one hours drive from Belfast the Mournes offers
      an exciting get away that leaves the city hustle and bustle seem much further
      away. 

    

	  
Places well worth a visit and within an hour's drive are: 

	  
    
	    
  • The aptly named Silent Valley 
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  • St Patrick's Heritage Centre 
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  • Down County Museum 
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  • Somme Heritage Centre 
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  • Bronte Homeland 
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  • Exploris Aquarium and Strangford Lough 
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  • Castle Espie 
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  • Ulster Folk and Transport Museum 
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  • Fishing Ports at Kilkeel and Ardglass 
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  • Belfast's Waterfront Hall and Grand Opera House 
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  • Armagh Planetarium 
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  • Navan Fort 
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The list is endless. 

	  
No matter what your interest, you will love Newcastle! Newcastle is easily
	    accessible and well serviced by a good road infrastructure. 

	  
Belfast International Airport 40 miles

	    Belfast Port and City Airport 30
	    miles

	    Dublin Airport 80 miles 

	    Newry 23 miles

	 
	
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