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Donard Park Waterfall – Castle Park Boating Pond loop from Newcastle

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Donard Park Waterfall – Castle Park Boating Pond loop from Newcastle

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Donard Park Waterfall – Castle Park Boating Pond loop from Newcastle

02:04

6.66km

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: March 19, 2026

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Mourne AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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390 m

Sandy Beach with Mountain View

Highlight • Beach

1.15 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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3.00 km

View of Newcastle and Dundrum Bay

Highlight • Forest

Amazing views of Newcastle.

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4.49 km

Slieve Commedagh

Highlight • Natural Monument

5.79 km

Nikki's Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely cafe with great coffee and food.

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6.39 km

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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6.66 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.17 km

1.12 km

997 m

685 m

525 m

159 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.36 km

1.65 km

1.31 km

651 m

425 m

247 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

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Donard Park Waterfall – Castle Park Boating Pond loop from Newcastle

Sandy Beach with Mountain View

Donard Park Waterfall

View of Newcastle and Dundrum Bay

Slieve Commedagh

Nikki's Cafe

Castle Park Boating Pond

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