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Northern Ireland

Newcastle Beach – Newcastle Harbour loop from Murlough Nature Reserve

Running trails & routes

Northern Ireland

Newcastle Beach – Newcastle Harbour loop from Murlough Nature Reserve

Moderate

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Newcastle Beach – Newcastle Harbour loop from Murlough Nature Reserve

01:18

12.6km

40m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

47 m

View of Twelve Arches Bridge

Highlight • River

Twelve Arches is a stunning old stone bridge that carries the old Newcastle – Dundrum/Belfast road across the Carrigs River. There are a few picnic benches here and wonderful views up and down the river.

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2

4.23 km

Newcastle Central Promenade

Highlight • Structure

Scenic walk along the seafront

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3

4.77 km

Newcastle Beach

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

Nice, sandy beach. Grab fish and chips and have a picnic down by the sea

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4

6.33 km

South Prom Brew Bar

Highlight • Cafe

Beautiful cafe with great views out across the bay and a nice chilled atmosphere.
Well worth a visit.

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5

6.49 km

Newcastle Harbour

Highlight • Structure

If you fancy a dip after all those hills, this is a very safe spot for swimming. The slipway at the side of the harbour wall is the preferred entry …

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6

7.71 km

Nikki's Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely cafe with great coffee and food.

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7

8.90 km

Slieve Donard Hotel

Highlight • Rest Area

B

12.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.04 km

2.31 km

1.25 km

626 m

290 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.15 km

3.16 km

778 m

264 m

185 m

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Tuesday 19 May

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8°C

36 %

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