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Warrenpoint

Down, Northern Ireland


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Warrenpoint, a charming resort town located on the shores of Carlingford Lough, offers a delightful beach experience with its gently sloping shingle beach and well-developed facilities. .

Warrenpoint Beach lies on the shores of Carlingford Lough, where the Clanrye River and Newry Canal enter the sea. The views over the mouth of the lough and the scenic Mourne Mountains make this a beautiful location. The shingle beach slopes gently into the water and the beach is known for its many organised watersport activities. Jet skiing, kayaking, banana boating and more can all be enjoyed from the water’s edge. The area is also very popular with walkers.

The resort town was built on a grid system in the 19th and 20th centuries. The park in the town centre has attractive floral displays in the summer as well as a fine Edwardian bandstand from which there are regular band concerts. There are good facilities in the town, including shops, an amusement arcade and a popular promenade. The town hosts a variety of music festivals.

Located on the shores of Carlingford Lough, this beach particularly attracts watersports enthusiasts. A gently sloping shingle beach with well-developed facilities, including shops, an amusement arcade and a popular promenade.

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Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June

Today
Chance of rain 88%
Max temperature 15°C
feels like 15°C
Wind 20mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 87%
Min temperature 9°C
feels like 11°C
Wind 20mph

The tide at Warrenpoint is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 2:45 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 9:04 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Things to do and see in the area

Narrow Water Keep and Castle (0.5 miles)
Narrow Water Castle (1.7 miles)
Good Craic Gifts and Souvenirs (2.1 miles)
Flagstaff Viewpoint (2.8 miles)
Rostrevor Mountain Bike Trails (3.3 miles)
Northeast Adventures (3.4 miles)
Carlingford Marina (4 miles)
Escape HQ (4.6 miles)
Carlingford Adventure Centre (4.7 miles)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Warrenpoint

Coordinates: 54°5'52"N 6°14'55"W

Mapcode: IRL TG.N6V2

What 3 Words: chaos.from.closets

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: Newry and Mourne

Nearest postcode: BT34 3NH

(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)

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