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OSM map layer · LineString
54.24, -5.92 · rel 1142625
54.24, -5.92 · rel 1142625
Newcastle Way
42,1 km from Newcastle to Newcastle through alpine terrain and mountains.
Newcastle
→
Newcastle
linear
42,1km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
22
views
5
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
5× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 17 points along the route
What will you encounter?
5× ruins
1× Nature
5× viewpoint
2× Attraction
4× summit
Standing Stone
ruins ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Slidderyford Dolmen
ruins ·
87 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Saint Cillan's Fort
ruins ·
234 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Murlough Nature Reserve
Nature ·
375 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Curraghard Summit
viewpoint ·
138 m off route
4,6 km
11%
Curraghard
viewpoint ·
on the route
24,8 km
59%
souterrain
ruins ·
on the route
42,1 km
100%
The Wildling Pit
Attraction ·
116 m off route
42,1 km
100%
Curraghard
summit ·
149 m off route
42,1 km
100%
The Drinns
summit ·
222 m off route
42,1 km
100%
The Drinns
viewpoint ·
247 m off route
42,1 km
100%
King's Grave
ruins ·
248 m off route
42,1 km
100%
White Fort
viewpoint ·
253 m off route
42,1 km
100%
The Starks Find Direwolf Pups
Attraction ·
261 m off route
42,1 km
100%
Salmon Leap
viewpoint ·
297 m off route
42,1 km
100%
Bunkers Hill
summit ·
401 m off route
42,1 km
100%
Slievebeg
summit ·
442 m off route
42,1 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Newcastle Way is 42.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, Newcastle Way takes approximately 10h 28min to complete.
No, Newcastle Way is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Newcastle to Newcastle. Plan ahead for return transport.
Newcastle Way starts at Newcastle.
Newcastle Way is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.