Newcastle Beach
Newcastle, Down
Newcastle is a seaside resort situated at the western end of a long sandy beach stretching to Murlough and the entrance to Dundrum bay. It has a busy high street set back from the beach with shops, cafes and amusement arcades.
Beach Type
SandFacilities
There are plenty of shopsCafes ad pubs on the high street
Public toilets are situated next to the beach
There are plenty of entertainments for all the family and an outdoor swimming complex
Activities
Swimming either in the sea or in the heated outdoor poolsThere is a pitch and putt golf course and a boating lake with plastic swan shaped pedallos
There are plenty of amusement arcades and the Slippery Dip slide for children
Nature and Wildlife
There is a large country park or the long beach for a casual stroll or the Mourne mountains for the more serious walker. A day walk up Slieve Donard. Northern Irelands highest mountain is possible from Newcastle.Parking
Various car parks in Newcastle which can fill up during busy periods.Water Quality
FailLifeguard
NoCleaning and Litter
Litter bins are available on the promenade.Location
Nearest town: NewcastleCounty: Down
Latitude/Longitude: 54.2052, -5.89039