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Carryduff

Northern Ireland, United Kingdom · Europe

About Carryduff

Carryduff works well as a base: 10 minutes from Castlereagh, 32km from Lough Neagh.

Carryduff is a town located in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. With a population of 7,798, it is an important destination in Europe.

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

About Carryduff

Carryduff (from Irish Ceathrú Aodha Dhuibh, meaning 'Black Hugh's quarter') is a small town and townland in County Down, Northern Ireland, about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) south of Belfast city centre. It had a population of 7,173 people in the 2021 census. Most of the settlement lies within the townland of Carryduff,

Read more although part of it extends into the neighbouring townlands of Killynure and Mealough.

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Where is Carryduff located?

Carryduff is located in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 54.5180 latitude, -5.8871 longitude.

What is the population of Carryduff?

Carryduff has a population of approximately 7,798 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
7,798
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Northern Ireland
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
54.5180, -5.8871

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Carryduff

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Titanic Belfast

World-leading visitor attraction in a striking angular building on the exact spot where RMS Titanic was designed, built and launched in 1912.

10 km · about 20 min drive

historic highway

Craigantlet Hillclimb

A 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.

13 km · about 25 min drive

historic highway

Dundrod Circuit

A 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.

15 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Ulster Transport Museum

Major transport museum at Cultra near Belfast, home to a gull-winged DeLorean DMC-12 built just miles away, Irish-built cars, locomotives and a renowned Titanic exhibition.

16 km · about 20 min drive

castle

Carrickfergus Castle

One of the best-preserved Norman castles in Ireland, guarding Belfast Lough for over 800 years from its commanding waterfront position.

22 km · about 25 min drive

film location

Castle Ward (Winterfell)

The farmyard at Castle Ward on Strangford Lough was Winterfell's courtyard in season one; archery and banquet experiences run on site.

26 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

The Gobbins

A dramatic Edwardian cliff-path of bridges and tunnels clinging to the basalt cliffs of Islandmagee.

31 km · about 35 min drive

natural wonder

Lough Neagh

The largest freshwater lake in the British Isles at 392 square kilometres, with a famous eel fishery.

32 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Carryduff

7 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.

  • Right hereCraigantlet 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.
  • Right hereDundrod 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.
  • 31 kmThe GobbinsA dramatic Edwardian cliff-path of bridges and tunnels clinging to the basalt cliffs of Islandmagee.
  • 38 kmSlieve Donard and the Mourne WallNorthern Ireland's highest peak at 850m, with the 22-mile granite Mourne Wall running over its summit.
  • 41 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.
  • 62 kmAntrim Coast RoadA breathtaking coastal drive hugging cliffs and beaches from Larne past the Glens of Antrim toward the Causeway.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

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