Newcastle Beach
County Down
Newcastle Beach is the main beach of Newcastle, County Down's most popular seaside resort, set dramatically below the granite peaks of Slieve Donard and the Mourne Mountains. The town has a full range of resort amenities including the Slieve Donard Hotel, cafes, amusements and the famous Royal County Down Golf Club. The beach is wide and sandy, and the Mourne Mountains backdrop is utterly extraordinary.
Newcastle's central beach area has seasonal dog restrictions from 1 June to 15 September under the Down District Council dog control orders, covering the main bathing area adjacent to the promenade. The beach north and south of the restricted zone remains accessible to dogs. Year-round access to the wider beach.
At a Glance
- Dog Access
- Seasonal Restrictions
- Dogs restricted on the central promenade beach section from 1 June to 15 September under Down District Council dog control orders. Northern and southern sections accessible year-round.
- Beach Type
- Sand
- Tide Notes
- South-facing Dundrum Bay beach. Wide sands at low tide. Mourne Mountains backdrop.
- Facilities
- Full resort amenities: Slieve Donard Hotel, cafes, amusements, Royal County Down Golf Club. Public toilets. Promenade
- Parking
- Multiple car parks in Newcastle town and at the beach
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