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Newcastle Beach

down, Northern Ireland


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Newcastle Beach is a popular seaside destination located in County Down, Northern Ireland, offering a range of activities and scenic views for visitors. .

Newcastle Beach is situated at the western end of a long sandy beach stretching to Murlough and the entrance to Dundrum Bay. The beach is approximately a mile and a half long and features a mix of sand and pebbles. The scenic views of the nearby Mourne Mountains make this a popular destination for walkers and those looking to enjoy the outdoors.

The beach is popular for swimming, sunbathing, and other seaside recreation activities. A promenade runs along the section of the beach next to the town, offering free Wi-Fi and providing access to a range of shops, pubs, and restaurants. Visitors can also access the beach via stairs or a slipway. For those who prefer not to swim in the sea, Newcastle offers two outdoor swimming pools: Tropicana, with warm water and children's slides, and Rock Pool, an original unheated 1930s lido.

Murlough Beach and Murlough National Nature Reserve can be reached by walking in a northerly direction along the dunes from Newcastle Beach. The town itself has a busy high street set back from the beach, featuring shops, cafes, and amusement arcades.

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Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June

Today
Chance of rain 96%
Max temperature 16°C
feels like 16°C
Wind 19mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 81%
Min temperature 9°C
feels like 10°C
Wind 19mph

The tide at Newcastle Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 2:59 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 9:00 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Things to do and see in the area

Newcastle Visitor Information Centre (0.1 miles)
Soak Seaweed Baths (0.3 miles)
Slieve Donard Spa (0.6 miles)
Slieve Donard (0.6 miles)
Murlough National Nature Reserve (0.7 miles)
Royal County Down Golf Club (0.8 miles)
Life Adventure Centre (1 miles)
Tollymore Forest Park (2.1 miles)
Mourne Archery Centre (2.3 miles)
Tollymore National Outdoor Centre (2.4 miles)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Newcastle

Coordinates: 54°12'28"N 5°53'27"W

Mapcode: IRL WJ.RMLN

What 3 Words: optimists.installs.audible

Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.

County: down

Country: Northern Ireland

Local Authority: County Down

Nearest postcode: BT33 0DJ

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