What is the water and sand quality of the Newcastle Beach?

The coastline of Newcastle Beach is covered with gray sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.

What are the key activities at Newcastle Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Newcastle Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Newcastle Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Newcastle Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Newcastle Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Newcastle Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Newcastle Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Newcastle Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Newcastle Beach?

The bar is located right on the Newcastle Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Brunel's Restaurant is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

How far is the Newcastle Beach from parking?

The Newcastle Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Newcastle Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Newcastle Beach is August. Its average value reaches 17°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 16°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 9°C and water 9°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Newcastle Beach (Leinster) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Newcastle Beach (Leinster) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

Photo of Newcastle Beach with gray sand surface

Photo of Newcastle Beach with turquoise water surface

Photo of Newcastle Beach with long straight shore

Photo of Newcastle Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Newcastle Beach and the settlement

Photo of Newcastle Beach backed by cliffs

Photo of Newcastle Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

Newcastle Beach

Carlingford, Ireland

#21 out of 56 in Leinster 0

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Gray sand Pebbles bottom Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Greenore • 25.8 km

Map of beach

Playground Newcastle Beach Playground

110m

Playground Coco's Children's Adventure Playground

140m

Playground Islands Park

600m

Playground Burndale Park

760m

Park Newcastle seafront foot bridge

110m

Park National Trust - Murlough National Nature Reserve

650m

Park Ballaghbeg Park

710m

Hiking Area Glen River

960m

Hiking Area Granite Trail Newcastle

1km

Park Dundrum Inner Bay Car Park and Play Park

1.6km

Park Tollymore Forest Park

3.7km

Park The Peace Maze

6.6km

National Park Castlewellan Forest Park

7.5km

Bar The Mariner Bar & Restaurant

9.2 - Excellent 90m

Coffee Shop Birch Newcastle

9.6 - Exceptional 100m

Restaurant O'Hares Lounge Bars

8.2 - Very good 100m

Fast Food Restaurant KFC Newcastle - Main Street

7.2 - Good 110m

Restaurant The Percy French

8 - Very good 120m

Cafe Cafe Mauds

8.2 - Very good 120m

Cafe Nikis Kitchen Cafe

9.2 - Excellent 130m

Restaurant Quinns Bar

8.8 - Excellent 140m

Restaurant Brunel's Restaurant

9 - Excellent 150m

Ice Cream Shop Nugelato

9.4 - Excellent 160m

Grocery Store Lidl

240m

Grocery Store Barbican Supervalu

600m

Supermarket Tesco Superstore

840m

Tourist Attraction Murlough Beach

50m

Wedding Venue Hugh McCann's

8.6 - Excellent 130m

Tourist Attraction Mountpanther Farm Park

2.8km

Tourist Attraction Seaforde Gardens & Tropical Butterfly House

7km

Historical Landmark Ballynoe Stone Circle

8.2km

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About

Newcastle Beach is located on the Irish Sea and it is in the 21th place out of 56 beaches in the Leinster region 99.2 km away from its center, the city of Dublin. It is one of the beaches of Greenore settlement, just 25.8 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.

Weather

history

+16 ^o C +14 ^o C

Air temperature

7.8 M/S

Wind

+16 ^o C

Water temperature

0.3 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Greenore • 25.8 km

Map of beach

Playground Newcastle Beach Playground

110m

Playground Coco's Children's Adventure Playground

140m

Playground Islands Park

600m

Playground Burndale Park

760m

Park Newcastle seafront foot bridge

110m

Park National Trust - Murlough National Nature Reserve

650m

Park Ballaghbeg Park

710m

Hiking Area Glen River

960m

Hiking Area Granite Trail Newcastle

1km

Park Dundrum Inner Bay Car Park and Play Park

1.6km

Park Tollymore Forest Park

3.7km

Park The Peace Maze

6.6km

National Park Castlewellan Forest Park

7.5km

Bar The Mariner Bar & Restaurant

9.2 - Excellent 90m

Coffee Shop Birch Newcastle

9.6 - Exceptional 100m

Restaurant O'Hares Lounge Bars

8.2 - Very good 100m

Fast Food Restaurant KFC Newcastle - Main Street

7.2 - Good 110m

Restaurant The Percy French

8 - Very good 120m

Cafe Cafe Mauds

8.2 - Very good 120m

Cafe Nikis Kitchen Cafe

9.2 - Excellent 130m

Restaurant Quinns Bar

8.8 - Excellent 140m

Restaurant Brunel's Restaurant

9 - Excellent 150m

Ice Cream Shop Nugelato

9.4 - Excellent 160m

Grocery Store Lidl

240m

Grocery Store Barbican Supervalu

600m

Supermarket Tesco Superstore

840m

Tourist Attraction Murlough Beach

50m

Wedding Venue Hugh McCann's

8.6 - Excellent 130m

Tourist Attraction Mountpanther Farm Park

2.8km

Tourist Attraction Seaforde Gardens & Tropical Butterfly House

7km

Historical Landmark Ballynoe Stone Circle

8.2km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.7 (Very good)

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Localities

Nearest

Greenore • 25.8km

Main locality of province

Dublin • 99.2km

Transport

Airport

BHD • 45km

Bus Station

Newcastle Bus Station • 290m

Train Station

Lisburn • 35km

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Newcastle Beach

Carlingford, Ireland

Playground Newcastle Beach Playground

Playground Coco's Children's Adventure Playground

Playground Islands Park

Playground Burndale Park

Park Newcastle seafront foot bridge

Park National Trust - Murlough National Nature Reserve

Park Ballaghbeg Park

Hiking Area Glen River

Hiking Area Granite Trail Newcastle

Park Dundrum Inner Bay Car Park and Play Park

Park Tollymore Forest Park

Park The Peace Maze

National Park Castlewellan Forest Park

Bar The Mariner Bar & Restaurant

Coffee Shop Birch Newcastle

Restaurant O'Hares Lounge Bars

Fast Food Restaurant KFC Newcastle - Main Street

Restaurant The Percy French

Cafe Cafe Mauds

Cafe Nikis Kitchen Cafe

Restaurant Quinns Bar

Restaurant Brunel's Restaurant

Ice Cream Shop Nugelato

Grocery Store Lidl

Grocery Store Barbican Supervalu

Supermarket Tesco Superstore

Tourist Attraction Murlough Beach

Wedding Venue Hugh McCann's

Tourist Attraction Mountpanther Farm Park

Tourist Attraction Seaforde Gardens & Tropical Butterfly House

Historical Landmark Ballynoe Stone Circle

About

Weather

Greenore, Leinster,

Playground Newcastle Beach Playground

Playground Coco's Children's Adventure Playground

Playground Islands Park

Playground Burndale Park

Park Newcastle seafront foot bridge

Park National Trust - Murlough National Nature Reserve

Park Ballaghbeg Park

Hiking Area Glen River

Hiking Area Granite Trail Newcastle

Park Dundrum Inner Bay Car Park and Play Park

Park Tollymore Forest Park

Park The Peace Maze

National Park Castlewellan Forest Park

Bar The Mariner Bar & Restaurant

Coffee Shop Birch Newcastle

Restaurant O'Hares Lounge Bars

Fast Food Restaurant KFC Newcastle - Main Street

Restaurant The Percy French

Cafe Cafe Mauds

Cafe Nikis Kitchen Cafe

Restaurant Quinns Bar

Restaurant Brunel's Restaurant

Ice Cream Shop Nugelato

Grocery Store Lidl

Grocery Store Barbican Supervalu

Supermarket Tesco Superstore

Tourist Attraction Murlough Beach

Wedding Venue Hugh McCann's

Tourist Attraction Mountpanther Farm Park

Tourist Attraction Seaforde Gardens & Tropical Butterfly House

Historical Landmark Ballynoe Stone Circle

Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.7 (Very good)

Nearest Beaches

Localities

Greenore • 25.8km

Dublin • 99.2km

Transport

BHD • 45km

Newcastle Bus Station • 290m

Lisburn • 35km

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