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McCartan's Castle

No. 144 of 832 in Mourne, No. 30 for history. History, 12.1 km from Castlewellan, just outside Mourne Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

An archaeological site known as McCartan's Castle.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-11-01).

Facts

Website
apps.communities-ni.gov.uk/NISMR-PUBLIC/Details.aspx?MonID=7519OpenStreetMap, checked 2026-11-01
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.67 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Croob ViewStay, 8.6 km from CastlewellanHikes and fells
Slieve Croob CampingStay, 8.8 km from CastlewellanCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Jordy's Bar17 km from Castlewellan, just outside the areaFood and pubs
Harry's Place CIC16 km from Castlewellan, just outside the areaFood and pubs
The Mulberry Tree11 km from Newcastle, just outside the areaFood and pubs
No 28 Cafe16 km from Castlewellan, just outside the areaFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Ballymacarn Park15 km from Castlewellan, just outside the areaRainy day
St Michael's Park13 km from CastlewellanRainy day
The Millbridge16 km from Castlewellan, just outside the areaRainy day

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