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Beaches & Coast in Warrenpoint & South Down

Discover beaches and coastal scenery across South Down including quiet coves, scenic shores and seaside walks.

In Warrenpoint

3 places
Photo of Warrenpoint Promenade, Warrenpoint

Walks & Outdoors · Warrenpoint

Warrenpoint Promenade

Seafront walk along Carlingford Lough, with views to the Mourne and Cooley mountains.

In WarrenpointFree30–60 min

Beaches & Coast · Warrenpoint

Warrenpoint Baths

The historic seawater baths on Warrenpoint's seafront.

In WarrenpointFree30–60 min

Beaches & Coast · Warrenpoint

Warrenpoint Beach

The shore of Carlingford Lough beside Warrenpoint's promenade.

In WarrenpointFree30–60 min

Nearby

Under half an hour · 5 places

Beaches & Coast · Kilkeel

Cranfield Point

The southernmost tip of Northern Ireland, looking straight out to Haulbowline Lighthouse.

~25 min from WarrenpointFree30–60 min

Beaches & Coast · Carlingford

Carlingford Marina

Carlingford's marina, on the lough just north of the village.

~40 min by road · across the lough30 min+

Beaches & Coast · Carlingford

Carlingford Harbour

The little harbour below King John's Castle, at the heart of Carlingford.

~45 min by road · across the loughFree30 min

Beaches & Coast · Carlingford

Carlingford Shore

A protected stretch of lough shore between Carlingford and Omeath.

~45 min by road · across the loughFree1–2 hours

Beaches & Coast · Kilkeel

Haulbowline Lighthouse

A tall granite lighthouse standing on rocks at the mouth of Carlingford Lough.

~55 min by road · across the loughFree15 min (view only)

Further afield

Worth the drive · 2 places
Newcastle Beach with Mourne Mountains backdrop

Beaches & Coast · Newcastle

Newcastle Beach

Popular seaside beach at the foot of the Mourne Mountains

~40 min from WarrenpointFree1–2 hours

Walks & Outdoors · Newcastle

Murlough Nature Reserve

Ancient sand dunes and a long beach on Dundrum Bay, with views of the Mournes.

~45 min from Warrenpoint1–3 hours