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Newtownhamilton

Northern Ireland, United Kingdom · Europe

About Newtownhamilton

Newtownhamilton sits on the route: 20 minutes from Keady, 36km from Lough Neagh.

Newtownhamilton is a town located in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. With a population of 2,836, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Newtownhamilton 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 Newtownhamilton to your route.

About Newtownhamilton

Newtownhamilton (Irish: An Baile Úr, meaning 'the New Town') is a small village and civil parish in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. 10 miles (16 km) west of Newry, it lies predominantly within Tullyvallan townland in the area known as South Armagh. It is within the Newry, Mourne and Down local government district,

Read more and the civil parish is within the historic barony of Fews Upper. In the 2011 census it had 2,836 inhabitants. The village is built around two narrow main streets (Armagh Street and Dundalk Street) and a main town square (The Square). Other places include Newry Street, Castleblaney Street (known locally as 'Blaney Hill'), Shambles Lane and The Commons. Residential areas include Dungormley Estate, Meadowvale and the Nine Mile Road.

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Where is Newtownhamilton located?

Newtownhamilton is located in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 54.1907 latitude, -6.5763 longitude.

What is the population of Newtownhamilton?

Newtownhamilton has a population of approximately 2,836 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
2,836
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Northern Ireland
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
54.1907, -6.5763

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 Newtownhamilton

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Lough Neagh

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

36 km · about 40 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.

42 km · about 50 min 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.

43 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Slieve Donard and the Mourne Wall

Northern Ireland's highest peak at 850m, with the 22-mile granite Mourne Wall running over its summit.

43 km · about 50 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.

54 km · about 60 min drive

ancient ruins

Knowth

A great passage tomb in the Boyne Valley ringed by kerbstones carrying the largest collection of megalithic art in Europe.

55 km · about 65 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.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Newtownhamilton

12 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.

  • 43 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.
  • 43 kmSlieve Donard and the Mourne WallNorthern Ireland's highest peak at 850m, with the 22-mile granite Mourne Wall running over its summit.
  • 54 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.
  • 70 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

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