Murlough Beach
Information
Murlough Beach is a wide flat sandy beach with a pebble ridge above high water mark that runs for a length of 6km (5 miles) between Newcastle and Dundrum.
The beach is backed by a large sand dune system designated as a National Nature Reserve. There is network of paths and boardwalks through the dunes, woodland and heath.
Murlough beach is an excellent area for walking and bird watching due to its spectacular location within the Mournes and Slieve Croob Area of Outstanding Beauty and the Murlough Special Area for Conservation.
Facilities include beach cafe, toilets (incl. disabled), car parking, picnic sites (BBQ friendly) and seasonal lifeguards.
Why not check other beaches nearby as we have 2 beaches around Newcastle, 15 beaches in Down, or check our list of Down Dog Friendly Beaches.
Weather
Murlough Beach 7 day weather forecast, weather in Newcastle, Down
Expect a temp in the range 9.7℃ to 11.8℃ with wind speed 5.4 m/sec (WNW)
Expect a temp in the range 9.2℃ to 10.1℃ with wind speed 5 m/sec (W)
Expect a temp in the range 8.9℃ to 9.8℃ with wind speed 3.4 m/sec (NW)
Expect a temp in the range 7.2℃ to 8.7℃ with wind speed 4.3 m/sec (NNW)
Expect a temp in the range 8.5℃ to 9.4℃ with wind speed 4.7 m/sec (NNW)
Expect a temp in the range 7.4℃ to 8.5℃ with wind speed 1.2 m/sec (NW)
Expect a temp in the range 7.1℃ to 9.3℃ with wind speed 1.1 m/sec (SSW)
Newcastle weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
Tides
Murlough Beach tide times.
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