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Rostrevor

Northern Ireland, United Kingdom · Europe

About Rostrevor

Rostrevor is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Warrenpoint, 22km from Tollymore Forest Park.

Rostrevor is a town located in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. With a population of 2,515, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Rostrevor 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 Rostrevor to your route.

About Rostrevor

Rostrevor (Irish: Ros Treabhair) is a village and townland in County Down, Northern Ireland. It lies at the foot of Slieve Martin on the coast of Carlingford Lough, near Warrenpoint. The Kilbroney River flows through the village and Rostrevor Forest is nearby. 7.5 miles (12 km) south-east of Newry, the village is

Read more within the Newry, Mourne and Down local government district. Rostrevor had a population of 2,800 in the 2011 Census.

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Where is Rostrevor located?

Rostrevor is located in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 54.1000 latitude, -6.2000 longitude.

What is the population of Rostrevor?

Rostrevor has a population of approximately 2,515 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
2,515
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Northern Ireland
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
54.1000, -6.2000

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 Rostrevor

5 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.

19 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.

22 km · about 25 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.

49 km · about 55 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

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.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Rostrevor

  • 19 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 Rostrevor.

Warrenpoint

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km awayPop. 7,670

Carlingford

🇮🇪 Ireland

7 km awayPop. 1,445

Newry

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

12 km awayPop. 27,757

Kilkeel

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

14 km awayPop. 6,447

Rathfriland

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

17 km awayPop. 2,063

Dundalk

🇮🇪 Ireland

18 km awayPop. 39,004

Blackrock

🇮🇪 Ireland

19 km awayPop. 5,000

Annalong

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

20 km awayPop. 1,760

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