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Newcastle Beach – Donard Park Waterfall loop from Newcastle

Hiking trails & Routes

Northern Ireland

Newcastle Beach – Donard Park Waterfall loop from Newcastle

Moderate

4.5

(2)

23

hikers

Newcastle Beach – Donard Park Waterfall loop from Newcastle

02:09

8.15km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

947 m

Slieve Donard Hotel

Highlight • Rest Area

2

1.07 km

Newcastle Central Promenade

Highlight • Structure

Scenic walk along the seafront

Tip by

3

1.62 km

Newcastle Beach

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

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

Tip by

4

3.17 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.

Tip by

5

3.33 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 …

Tip by

6

5.36 km

Donard Park Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Donard Park is a beautiful public space located at the foothills of the Mourne Mountains in Newcastle, Northern Ireland. The park boasts some wonderful views of the mountains, including up …

Tip by

7

6.42 km

Nikki's Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely cafe with great coffee and food.

Tip by

8

6.73 km

Sandy Beach with Mountain View

Highlight • Beach

B

8.15 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.51 km

2.23 km

832 m

648 m

567 m

203 m

153 m

Surfaces

4.09 km

2.14 km

808 m

518 m

336 m

246 m

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