Section 1 of 3, Newcastle Way
Newcastle to Maghera
7.7 miles (12.3 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
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Up and down
About 92 m of climbing and 87 m of descent; highest point 15 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Newcastle.
- Bus stops
- Waterfoot Appartments, 50 m from the start. DirectionsSt Mary's Church, 160 m from the start. DirectionsShimna Parade, 260 m from the start. Directions
- Car parks
- Car park, 50 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 50 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 90 m from the start. Directions
Getting back
The section finishes at Maghera. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Wateresk Road, 90 m from the finish. DirectionsDundrinne Road, 260 m from the finish. DirectionsSt Joseph's Carnacaville School, 500 m from the finish. Directions
Planning the Newcastle Way
- Planning the whole trail: walkni.com.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 60%, paved or flagged 28%, gravel and tracks 12%.
About 21% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 flights of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 12 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pubs
- Quinn’s, Newcastle: at the start.Gallagher's Sports Bar, Newcastle: at the start.Brunel's, Newcastle: 0.2 miles in.The Percy French, Newcastle: 0.3 miles in. Food.The Maghera Inn: at the finish.Donard Bar, Newcastle: 0.2 miles in, about 200 m off the way.
- Cafés
- Caffè Nero, Newcastle: at the start.Cafe 67, Newcastle: at the start.Savoy, Newcastle: 0.1 miles in, about 150 m off the way.Nutty Chef, Newcastle: 0.2 miles in, about 300 m off the way.Shimna Cafe, Newcastle: 0.2 miles in, about 150 m off the way.Railway Street Cafe and Brew Bar, Newcastle: 0.2 miles in, about 150 m off the way.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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