From the grand Victorian railway hotel beneath Slieve Donard to the Earl Annesley's promenade, church and seawater baths — a short seafront loop where the Mournes really do sweep down to the sea. Looking for things to do in Newcastle? Start here — no car, no ticket, no booking.
Opens the free interactive app — point your phone at each stop and hear it speak, in 12 languages.
Stops on This Trail
Slieve Donard Hotel
Tower at the Former Railway Station
Annesley Mansions & the War Memorial
St John's Church of Ireland
The Rock Pool (Newcastle Seawater Baths)
Annesley Estate Office, Hall & Drinking Fountain
For Schools
This trail is also available as a free printable classroom worksheet or full trail booklet — no site visit required. See how Classroom Prep Mode works →