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Donard Park Waterfall – Shimna River Waterfall loop from Newcastle

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Donard Park Waterfall – Shimna River Waterfall loop from Newcastle

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Donard Park Waterfall – Shimna River Waterfall loop from Newcastle

06:17

20.2km

680m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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Mourne AONB

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Parking

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342 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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1.41 km

View of Newcastle and Dundrum Bay

Highlight • Forest

Amazing views of Newcastle.

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2.31 km

Drinnahilly

Peak

9.56 km

Viewpoint

10.6 km

Shimna River Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

This small waterfall of the Schmink River can be admired less than 300 m from the hiking trail.

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10.9 km

Boundary Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

really lovely bridge crossing

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11.3 km

Parnell's Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

A beautiful old bridge

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11.6 km

Stepping Stones at Mourne AONB

Highlight • Trail

Even more variety on this beautiful hike: stepping stones over the river, it's just fun

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12.5 km

Stepping Stones, Tollymore Forest Park

Highlight • Forest

Here it is a joy to cross the Schimna River, a wonderful change.

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13.0 km

The Hermitage and Swimming Spot

Highlight • Mountain Hut

An old, overgrown hut. Good place to rest with seats inside. Beneath is a great swimming spot if you're wanting to take a dip.

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16.4 km

Curraghard

Viewpoint

20.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.1 km

5.24 km

1.38 km

1.20 km

212 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

3.33 km

3.20 km

1.03 km

381 m

378 m

Elevation

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Donard Park Waterfall – Shimna River Waterfall loop from Newcastle

Donard Park Waterfall

View of Newcastle and Dundrum Bay

Shimna River Waterfall

Boundary Bridge

Parnell's Bridge

Stepping Stones at Mourne AONB

Stepping Stones, Tollymore Forest Park

The Hermitage and Swimming Spot

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