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Castle Park Boating Pond – Donard Park Waterfall loop from Newcastle

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United Kingdom
Northern Ireland
Down
Ballaghbeg

Castle Park Boating Pond – Donard Park Waterfall loop from Newcastle

Moderate

5.0

(5)

32

hikers

Castle Park Boating Pond – Donard Park Waterfall loop from Newcastle

02:02

6.61km

200m

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: June 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Mourne AONB

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

259 m

Castle Park Boating Pond

Highlight • Lake

The Castle Park boating pond is a pretty little oasis in the heart of the charming seaside town of Newcastle. It features a number of swan boats that you can pedal around the lake on for a small fee.

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2

853 m

Nikki's Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely cafe with great coffee and food.

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3

2.11 km

Slieve Commedagh

Highlight • Natural Monument

4

3.59 km

Amazing views of Newcastle.

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5

5.46 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 to Slieve Donard, which is the highest of them all. You can also discover woodland trails, a babbling brook and mini waterfalls.

Tip by

6

6.21 km

B

6.61 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.90 km

1.33 km

870 m

674 m

649 m

187 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.38 km

1.27 km

1.18 km

752 m

520 m

495 m

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Wednesday 15 July

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