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Donard Park Waterfall – Thomas's Quarry and Waterfall loop from Newcastle

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Northern Ireland

Donard Park Waterfall – Thomas's Quarry and Waterfall loop from Newcastle

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5.0

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Donard Park Waterfall – Thomas's Quarry and Waterfall loop from Newcastle

00:58

7.20km

270m

Running

Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

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Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

349 m

Donard Park Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Donard Park is a beautiful public space located at the foothills of the Mourne Mountains in Newcastle, Northern Ireland. The park boasts some wonderful views of the mountains, including up …

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2

1.66 km

The Granite Trail

Highlight • Trail

3

2.92 km

View of Newcastle and Murlough Beach

Highlight • Beach

4

3.92 km

View of Bangor and Belfast Lough from Quarry Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

3.97 km

Thomas's Quarry and Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Thomas's quarry and the waterfall are great but don't miss the great views you get higher up with the Drinneevar quarry loop walk which connects with the granite trail hike.

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6

4.90 km

View of Newcastle and Dundrum Bay

Highlight • Forest

Amazing views of Newcastle.

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B

7.20 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.61 km

1.46 km

747 m

367 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.70 km

1.91 km

743 m

665 m

103 m

< 100 m

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