Murlough National Nature Reserve
Murlough National Nature Reserve
Murlough National Nature Reserve
4.7
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Igorotinni Igorotinni
Belfast, UK186 contributions
Apr 2021 • Family
Its a very lovely Beach near Newcastle with views of the beautiful Mourne Mountains.
During high tides, water can reach to the rocky part of the beach as shown on the picture but during low tides it would expose a long and wide sandy dunes.
You have to pay for car parking ÂŁ3 or ÂŁ5 per day depending on the month. They have toilet in the car park.
From the car park to the beach itself, it has a boardwalk which is accesible for those who have babies as they can use the pram...
Some visitors though just leave their garbage or let the bins overflow so probably need more trashcans/bins.
During high tides, water can reach to the rocky part of the beach as shown on the picture but during low tides it would expose a long and wide sandy dunes.
You have to pay for car parking ÂŁ3 or ÂŁ5 per day depending on the month. They have toilet in the car park.
From the car park to the beach itself, it has a boardwalk which is accesible for those who have babies as they can use the pram...
Some visitors though just leave their garbage or let the bins overflow so probably need more trashcans/bins.
Written 26 April 2021
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brufmt
fivemiletown35 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
Often passed by this location and saw the cars parked on the roadside but never visited. But one cloudy day we called in to a pleasant experience with a lovely greeting from the first attendant at the gate explaining everything before parking. The second attendant was also very informative and quickly disinfected the parking meter explaining the simple process of paying and also showed us how to pay online, a very simple process. The short walk to the beach was fully pathed in a wooden walkway and was only 750mts. Excellent views when we got there, a truly clean and tidy beach, well done National Trust.
Written 10 August 2020
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Kazoak
Belfast, UK38 contributions
Sept 2021
Wonderful location and in close proximity to Newcastle town centre.
Parking is available within the national heritage location for £5 pounds or if available, free parking via the council free parking on the opposite side of the road “ Point of note! The free car park fills up quickly in the summer months, so get there early.
Over all experiences is one of tranquility and highly recommended non expensive day out. Spend a few enjoying the views, as you stroll to the beach with a 4* meal at the sleeve Donard hotel and spa for the perfect end to the day.
I guarantee, you’ll sleep like a baby by the evening.
Parking is available within the national heritage location for £5 pounds or if available, free parking via the council free parking on the opposite side of the road “ Point of note! The free car park fills up quickly in the summer months, so get there early.
Over all experiences is one of tranquility and highly recommended non expensive day out. Spend a few enjoying the views, as you stroll to the beach with a 4* meal at the sleeve Donard hotel and spa for the perfect end to the day.
I guarantee, you’ll sleep like a baby by the evening.
Written 27 September 2021
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Rosie C
Nuneaton, UK12 contributions
Aug 2023
Even though we visited on a drizzly windy day we could see what a beautiful place this is.
We took the braodwalk which goes almost to the beach making it easier to get to the beach than many sand-dune places. We went down to the sea and walked more through the dunes. Very beautiful and I sure would be even better on a nice day.
There is a large car park, free for NT members and a small cafe and toilets. The beach has life guards on duty.
We took the braodwalk which goes almost to the beach making it easier to get to the beach than many sand-dune places. We went down to the sea and walked more through the dunes. Very beautiful and I sure would be even better on a nice day.
There is a large car park, free for NT members and a small cafe and toilets. The beach has life guards on duty.
Written 23 August 2023
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Colum O
Horsham, UK30 contributions
Sept 2020
Took TWO longs walks on Murlough reserve early September. National Trust membership meant FREE car parking. Beautiful vista of the Mournes from variety of aspects, an artists dream. Wide open spaces and clean air, means Covid-19 has no chance of spreading at Murlough. ( so long as you sanitise your hands if you have to touch gates).
Written 24 September 2020
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Kirstie M
Dublin, Ireland164 contributions
Jun 2021 • Family
Lovely day exploring Sand dunes in the sun. So much wildlife, lots of birds, we caught crickets and so many different flowers around. The beach is easily accessible as the board walks are great and signage gives distances. We paid the 5ÂŁ for parking and found the place to be clean and tidy with hand sanitizer everywhere and staff wearing masks. We felt safe. Beach also had life guards and loads of space. I would bring a field guide to flowers if you wanted to know what all the plants were.
Written 6 July 2021
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John A
Belfast, UK1,622 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
The National Trust look after this special area of preserved sand dunes but allow the public access to the dunes.
In order to keep people on the same path and prevent new paths being created through the dunes there are a number of boardwalks. These work reasonably well allowing a host of wildlife to flourish alongside.
The dunes habitat is a very delicate environment full of nesting birds and a varied fauna, and a floral habitat illustrating different stages of succession from seashore to terrestrial.
At holiday periods the car parking area and the back of the dunes can get rather full so early arrival is best. There is a small shop selling snacks and a small toilet block.
In order to keep people on the same path and prevent new paths being created through the dunes there are a number of boardwalks. These work reasonably well allowing a host of wildlife to flourish alongside.
The dunes habitat is a very delicate environment full of nesting birds and a varied fauna, and a floral habitat illustrating different stages of succession from seashore to terrestrial.
At holiday periods the car parking area and the back of the dunes can get rather full so early arrival is best. There is a small shop selling snacks and a small toilet block.
Written 13 July 2021
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David I
9 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
Travelled up from Armagh. Paid £5 for the NT car park, then discovered that toilets weren’t open. Due to this, could only take a quick walk, before going into Newcastle. Feel that it is unacceptable that toilets weren’t open, especially as this is part of Halloween break. Witnessed others with same problem as they went in the bushes, within view of the paths. They have been open during previous visits in off season.
Written 1 November 2024
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301lisa33
Coventry, UK2,005 contributions
Sept 2021
This place is lovely. It offers beach, dunes and water's-edge, with a range of good walks. The beach is mostly quite stony but is extensive. I am not trying to suggest this beach is worse than others in Britain but the beach litter is a shame. Lifeguards are present in the main summer season
Parking is available in a National Trust carpark (free to members) but it looks like alternative free on-street parking is available a little further east.
Clearly get very busy at times.
Parking is available in a National Trust carpark (free to members) but it looks like alternative free on-street parking is available a little further east.
Clearly get very busy at times.
Written 28 September 2021
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Nicholas D
Larne, UK1,087 contributions
Apr 2022
You could walk around Murlough National Nature Reseve for hours on end and enjoy every minute of it. Great walks amonst the sand dunes or even on the sandy rocky beaches at Murlough National Nature Reserve and if you don't want to walk then kick back bring the beach towels and sun lotion and soak in the rays for an afternoon. These places are the reason we love to call Northern Ireland our home.
Written 18 April 2022
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Is the boardwalk suitable for a wheelchair?
Written 24 May 2021
Hope to visit with some young children. Is the walk from the car park long to get to the beach? I'll be bringing a picnic and all the usual beach gear. Thanks
Written 5 August 2020
There is a nice boardwalk through the dunes. It is somewhat steep in some places. I wasn't able to walk the entire distance to the beach because I have back problems, but members of the tour group that I was with probably made it to and from in 45 minutes. They said the shore line was much like in Ballygally..
Written 6 August 2019
There were geese recently in a farm field near murlough reserve. Can't you tell me where they are from and what their travel itinerary would be?
They were gorgeous to watch and listen to
Thanks
Written 8 February 2015
Hi Wendy
sorry got Margaret mixed up. They were pale bellied Brent Geese from what info I got. go to the national trust site select Murlough and drop them a line. they should have more info. drop me a note if you have any q's
Written 9 February 2015
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