Newcastle Beach

Newcastle is a popular tourist destination located on the South Down coast of Northern Ireland. The beach is comprised of sand, pebbles and larger stones, is approximately 2.5 kilometres in length and is contiguous with Murlough beach, giving a total length of approximately 5.5 kilometres. The major part of the beach is backed by a promenade and then the seaside town of Newcastle. The exception is the northern section of the beach which is backed by sand dunes and a golf course. The beach has a very gentle slope. The intertidal distance can be 0.4 km, or more at low tide. The entire area is within the Mournes and Slieve Croob Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Murlough Special Area for Conservation.

Water quality is classified as "Sufficient" based on samples taken from the previous 4 years, 2021 through to 2024.

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