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Northern Ireland

Donard Park Waterfall – Thomas's Quarry and Waterfall loop from Newcastle

Hiking trails & Routes

Northern Ireland

Donard Park Waterfall – Thomas's Quarry and Waterfall loop from Newcastle

Moderate

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Donard Park Waterfall – Thomas's Quarry and Waterfall loop from Newcastle

04:10

13.5km

460m

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 21, 2026

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Start point

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1.01 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 …

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2

2.32 km

The Granite Trail

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3

4.89 km

Thomas's Quarry and Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Thomas's quarry and the waterfall are great but don't miss the great views you get higher up with the Drinneevar quarry loop walk which connects with the granite trail hike.

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4

5.81 km

View of Newcastle and Dundrum Bay

Highlight • Forest

Amazing views of Newcastle.

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5

9.15 km

View of Newcastle and the Mourne Mountains from the Curraghard Summit

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Fantastic views over Newcastle and Mournes

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6

9.74 km

View of Tollymore Forest

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12.8 km

Tipperary Woods

Forest

B

13.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.66 km

3.68 km

679 m

646 m

484 m

307 m

Surfaces

6.58 km

2.41 km

2.35 km

1.81 km

190 m

109 m

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