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Dundrum to Newcastle - Lecale Way Trail
4.19 mi
+16 ft
-26 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Down
This is the 6th section of the Lecale Way Trail. The Lecale region of County Down is characterised by pretty villages, wild coastline and a liberal scattering of historic sites. This walking route uses a combination of country roads, tracks and footpaths to explore the best of the scenery, with lowland terrain and frequent signposts making it suitable for most levels of walking experience. Almost all of the final section is off-road, with the dunes and sands of Newcastle Beach providing a fitting finale.
Castlewellan to Newcastle - Newcastle Way Trail
14.46 mi
+1,437 ft
-1,801 ft
7h 55
Difficult
Departure from Down
This 2nd section of the Newcastle Way Trail takes you through Tollymore and Castlewellan Forest Park. Those forest park are hiding those wonderful natural beauties from urban civilization. Take your time to observe those flora and fauna on the paths that wind through the trees.
Tyrella Beach to Dundrum - Lecale Way Trail
7.35 mi
+69 ft
-75 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Down
This is the 5th section of the Lecale Way Trail. The Lecale region of County Down is characterised by pretty villages, wild coastline and a liberal scattering of historic sites. This walking route uses a combination of country roads, tracks and footpaths to explore the best of the scenery, with lowland terrain and frequent signposts making it suitable for most levels of walking experience. A series of roads now leads to a beautiful stroll along a disused railway line.
Mourne Way Trek
23.04 mi
+3,159 ft
-3,009 ft
4 days
Difficult
Departure from Down
This route is almost entirely off road, traversing the foothill of the Mourne Mountains from Newcastle to Rostrevor on Carlingford Lough. The Mourne Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is a unique, largely granite landscape shaped by ice and man, with stunning vistas of coast, sea and countryside.
Newcastle to Trassey Car Park - Mourne Way Trek
6.62 mi
+974 ft
-469 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Down
This 1rst section of the Mourne Way Trek marvellously varied carries you from the coast, across the edge of the Mourne Mountains. The route begins by climbing from urban parkland to a series of high forest tracks. This is a challenging yet rewarding walk, some of which crosses open hill side with no waymarking so please ensure you are adequatley prepared.
Newcastle to Castlewellan - Newcastle Way Trail
11.17 mi
+456 ft
-79 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Down
This 1rst section takes you through Murlough Bay and Murlough Natural reserve. A trail between beach, sea, and forest where fantastic panoramic views await to amaze you.
Trassey Car Park to Spelga Pass - Mourne Way Trek
5.81 mi
+1,142 ft
-853 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Down
This 2nd section of the Mourne Way Trek, is the Trassey Track, one of the busiest walkers’ routes into the Mournes. However, this is a challenging yet rewarding walk, some of which crosses open hill side with no waymarking so please ensure you are adequatley prepared. Almost all of the distance is off-road, with forest trails and mountain paths predominating. Highlights include a climb to 500m at the summit of Butter Mountain.
Trassey to Bloody Bridge Trail
7.43 mi
+1,339 ft
-1,768 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Down
A moderate linear walk linking Trassey Track and Bloody Bridge via the Brandy Pad, taking in sights such as the Mourne Wall, the Castles, Slieve Commedagh and Slieve Donard. A more challenging alternative route is an option, by summiting Slievenaglogh and Slieve Commedagh, then following the Brandy Pad to Bloody Bridge.
Downpatrick to Audley’s Castle - Lecale Way Trail
11.98 mi
+495 ft
-489 ft
5h 55
Easy
Departure from Down
This is the 1rst section od the Lecale Way Trail. The Lecale region of County Down is characterised by pretty villages, wild coastline and a liberal scattering of historic sites. This walking route uses a combination of country roads, tracks and footpaths to explore the best of the scenery, with lowland terrain and frequent signposts making it suitable for most levels of walking experience.
Downpatrick to Newcastle - Lecale Way Trail
47.97 mi
+912 ft
-909 ft
6 days
Difficult
Departure from Down
Lecale Way extends from the heart of Downpatrick, taking in Strangford Lough and finishing in the seaside resort of Newcastle. Tower houses, castles and ancient monuments are dotted throughout its landscape and a wealth of wildlife can be discovered along the contrasting shores of Strangford Lough and the Irish Sea. An entrance fee to Castle Ward applies (National Trust Property).