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Warrenpoint

Northern Ireland, United Kingdom · Europe

About Warrenpoint

Warrenpoint is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Rostrevor, 25km from Tollymore Forest Park.

Warrenpoint is a town located in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. With a population of 7,670, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Warrenpoint 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 Warrenpoint to your route.

About Warrenpoint

Warrenpoint is a small port town and civil parish in County Down, Northern Ireland. It sits at the head of Carlingford Lough, south of Newry, and is separated from the Republic of Ireland by a narrow strait. The town is beside the village of Rostrevor and is overlooked by the Mournes and Cooley Mountains. Warrenpoint

Read more sprang up within the townland of Ringmackilroy (from Irish Rinn Mhic Giolla Ruaidh 'McIlroy's point'), and is locally nicknamed "The Point", which also represents the town's full name in Irish, An Pointe. Warrenpoint is known for its scenic location, the Maiden of Mourne festival, the Blues on the Bay music festival, the passenger ferry service between Warrenpoint and Omeath and the nearby Narrow Water Castle. Warrenpoint Port is second in terms of tonnage handled by ports in Northern Ireland. It had a population of 9,091 at the 2021 Census.

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Where is Warrenpoint located?

Warrenpoint is located in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 54.1015 latitude, -6.2573 longitude.

What is the population of Warrenpoint?

Warrenpoint has a population of approximately 7,670 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
7,670
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Northern Ireland
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
54.1015, -6.2573

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 Warrenpoint

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.

23 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.

25 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.

47 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 65 min drive

Driving roads near Warrenpoint

  • 23 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.
  • 65 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 Warrenpoint.

Rostrevor

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km awayPop. 2,515

Carlingford

🇮🇪 Ireland

8 km awayPop. 1,445

Newry

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10 km awayPop. 27,757

Dundalk

🇮🇪 Ireland

15 km awayPop. 39,004

Blackrock

🇮🇪 Ireland

17 km awayPop. 5,000

Kilkeel

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

17 km awayPop. 6,447

Rathfriland

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

18 km awayPop. 2,063

Dromiskin

🇮🇪 Ireland

22 km awayPop. 1,292

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