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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.
Harbour Sand
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 20% |
| Max temperature | 16°C |
| feels like | 17°C |
| Wind 12mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 93% |
| Min temperature | 12°C |
| feels like | 12°C |
| Wind 14mph |  |
The tide at Newcastle Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 9:39 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 4:04 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Litter bins
Various car parks in Newcastle which can fill up during busy periods.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
around 3 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 7 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road or 9 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 9 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road or 12 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 14 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 14 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 16 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 27 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 36 miles by road.
around 26 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 32 miles by road.
around 28 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 36 miles by road.
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
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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