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Kilkeel

Northern Ireland, United Kingdom · Europe

About Kilkeel

Kilkeel is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Annalong, 18km from Tollymore Forest Park.

Kilkeel is a town located in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. With a population of 6,447, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Kilkeel 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 Kilkeel to your route.

About Kilkeel

Kilkeel (from Irish Cill Chaoil, meaning 'church of the narrow') is a small town and civil parish on the Irish Sea coast of County Down, Northern Ireland. It is the main fishing port on the Down coast, and its harbour is home to the largest fishing fleet in Northern Ireland. It had a population of 6,633 people at the

Read more 2021 census. The town contains the ruins of a 14th-century church and fort, winding streets and terraced shops. It lies just south of the Mourne Mountains, in the historic barony of Mourne, and is the southernmost town in Northern Ireland.

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Kilkeel 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 Kilkeel located?

Kilkeel is located in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 54.0620 latitude, -6.0031 longitude.

What is the population of Kilkeel?

Kilkeel has a population of approximately 6,447 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
6,447
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Northern Ireland
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
54.0620, -6.0031

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 Kilkeel

4 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.

11 km · about 20 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.

18 km · about 20 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.

51 km · about 60 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.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Kilkeel

  • Right hereMourne MountainsGranite mountain range that inspired C.S. Lewis's Narnia, with the Mourne Wall traversing 15 peaks and sweeping views to the Irish Sea.
  • 58 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.
  • 63 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 United Kingdom

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

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Kilkeel.

Annalong

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Newcastle

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Castlewellan

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Rathfriland

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23 km awayPop. 2,063

Dundrum

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

24 km awayPop. 1,090

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