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Carlingford

Leinster, Ireland · Europe

About Carlingford

Carlingford is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Rostrevor, 26km from Tollymore Forest Park.

Carlingford is a town located in Leinster, Ireland. With a population of 1,445, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Carlingford sits in Ireland, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/Dublin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Carlingford to your route.

About Carlingford

The Mint is a fortified house and National Monument located in Carlingford, County Louth, Ireland.

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What are the best things to do in Carlingford?

Carlingford offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Carlingford located?

Carlingford is located in Leinster, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 54.0400 latitude, -6.1883 longitude.

What is the population of Carlingford?

Carlingford has a population of approximately 1,445 people, making it a town in Ireland.

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Quick Information

Population
1,445
Continent
Europe
Country
Ireland
Region
Leinster
Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Coordinates
54.0400, -6.1883

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Ireland

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Carlingford

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Mourne Mountains

Granite mountain range that inspired C.S. Lewis's Narnia, with the Mourne Wall traversing 15 peaks and sweeping views to the Irish Sea.

21 km · about 25 min drive

national park

Tollymore Forest Park

Northern Ireland's first state forest park at the foot of the Mourne Mountains, with Gothic arches, ancient trees and Game of Thrones filming locations.

26 km · about 30 min drive

ancient ruins

Newgrange

A 5,200-year-old passage tomb in Ireland's Boyne Valley, older than Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids, famous for its winter solstice illumination of the inner chamber.

43 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Carlingford

  • 21 kmMourne MountainsGranite mountain range that inspired C.S. Lewis's Narnia, with the Mourne Wall traversing 15 peaks and sweeping views to the Irish Sea.
  • 61 kmDundrod CircuitA 11.9km loop of Northern Irish country lanes still used for the Ulster Grand Prix motorcycle races, with jumps, stone walls and hedges inches from the racing line. Open public roads the rest of the year.
  • 69 kmCraigantlet HillclimbA hillclimb on public roads in the hills above Belfast, running since 1946 and closed to traffic only on event days. The narrow climb gives long views over Belfast Lough.

Driving in Ireland

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
~€2.10/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Carlingford.

Rostrevor

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 km awayPop. 2,515

Warrenpoint

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 7,670

Kilkeel

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

12 km awayPop. 6,447

Blackrock

🇮🇪 Ireland

14 km awayPop. 5,000

Dundalk

🇮🇪 Ireland

16 km awayPop. 39,004

Newry

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

18 km awayPop. 27,757

Dromiskin

🇮🇪 Ireland

19 km awayPop. 1,292

Annalong

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

20 km awayPop. 1,760

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