Is Murlough Bay open?
The play area in the main car park is now open.
Can you walk from Murlough beach to Newcastle?
This route takes in the stunning scenery of Dundrum Bay from the vantage point at Dundrum Castle to the 6000 year old sand dune system at Murlough Beach and finally on to the bustling seaside resort of Newcastle.
Can you drive onto Murlough beach?
Instead of the fob system the gate will open between 8.30am and 4.30pm but there will no access to cars outside these times. Pedestrians will still be able to walk into the reserve at any time.
How long is murlough walk?
approximately 2.5 miles
The Murlough Nature Trail is approximately 2.5 miles long and starts and finishes in the National Trust car park. The trail initially follows the main visitor walkway, Slidderyford Path, to Murlough Beach. After a short walk along the beach one enters the Central Reserve via the Archaeology Path.
Are dogs allowed on Murlough beach?
Dogs must be kept on a lead in the nature reserve. The closest parking is the Murlough National Nature Reserve Car Park, located next to Lazy BJ Ranch and Mourneview Caravan Parks. There are also toilets here. To access the beach, visitors must walk a few hundred meters through the nature reserve.
Do you have to book Portstewart Strand?
Parking: You don’t need to book but car parking space on the beach is limited. Contactless card payments only. Members park for free.
Is Murlough beach Dog Friendly?
Is Helens Bay dog friendly?
Having now checked this out officially, all dogs must be kept on leads at Helens Bay and (obviously) no fouling is allowed. There is also a sign there giving details of the area and stating this clearly.
Are there toilets at Portstewart Strand?
Yes, there are accessible toilets and baby changing facilities.
Are dogs allowed on Portstewart Strand?
The impressive sand dunes, some of which are owned by Portstewart Golf Club, are some of the oldest and tallest in Ireland, some as high as 100 feet. Dogs must be kept on leads between zones 1 to 10 to avoid spooking the cattle which graze within the dunes; dogs are allowed off lead past zone 10.
Are dogs allowed on Cranfield beach?
Cranfield Beach, a long south-facing beach offers excellent facilities for all and is popular with families and water sport enthusiasts. During July and August RNLI lifeguards are on duty 11am to 6pm daily….Beaches.
| Nicholson’s Strand, cranfield | 1.1 Miles |
|---|---|
| Cranfield Bay | 2.0 Miles |
| Warrenpoint | 9.3 Miles |
Are there toilets at Helens Bay?
Facilities: Cafe / Restaurant, Car Parking, Dogs Allowed, Picnic Sites, Toilets, Tourist Information / Visitor Centre. There are disabled toilets and disabled parking a short distance from the beach. A path suitable for wheelchair users leads from the car park to a path running adjacent to the beach.
What is Murlough National Nature Reserve?
Murlough National Nature Reserve is a fragile 6000 year old sand dune system owned by the National Trust and managed as Ireland’s first Nature Reserve since 1967. It is an excellent area for walking and bird watching due to its spectacular location at the edge of Dundrum Bay and the Mourne Mountains.
Can I take a walk along side the beach at Murlough?
It would be nice if I could take a walk along side of the beach. Murlough National Nature Reserve, a fragile 6000 year old sand dune system owned by the National Trust and managed as Ireland’s first Nature Reserve since 1967. The range and extent of habitats found at Murlough include a succession from bare sand to ancient dunes.
How old are the trees at Murlough?
Discover how humans have influenced the landscape of our 6,000 year old dune system. Most of the trees at Murlough date from the acquisition of the Dundrum estate (including Murlough) by the Downshire Estate in 1783. Would you like to become part of the team at Murlough National Nature Reserve?
How do I get to Murlough from Newcastle?
The walk starts at the large Murlough National Nature Reserve car park that sits on the north side of the A2, a few minutes’ drive from Newcastle. Carefully cross the road into Murlough National Nature Reserve to join a track that immediately splits.