Section 8 of 19, Ulster Way
Newcastle to Strangford
33.9 miles (54.5 km). About 12 hours, challenging.
Take it with you: download this section's GPX file (it opens in OS Maps, Komoot, Outdooractive or a GPS unit) or open the start in OS Maps.
Access disputed on this route. On section 14 (Portstewart to Dungiven), not this one. The details are on its page.
Up and down
About 523 m of climbing and 520 m of descent; highest point 30 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Newcastle.
- Bus stops
- Waterfoot Appartments, 90 m from the start. DirectionsSt Mary's Church, 120 m from the start. DirectionsSavoy Lane, 240 m from the start. Directions
- Car parks
- Car park, 80 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 80 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 90 m from the start. Directions
Getting back
The section finishes at Strangford. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Strangford Square, 50 m from the finish. DirectionsSt Joseph's Primary School, 160 m from the finish. DirectionsBlack Causeway Road, 930 m from the finish. Directions
Planning the Ulster Way
- Planning the whole trail: walkni.com.
- Baggage transfer: the services listed for the trail.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 70%, gravel and tracks 12%, grass 7%, earth, rock and mud 5%.
About 57% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 13 stiles, 2 kissing gates, 2 gates, 2 stream crossings, 3 flights of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 23 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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