Lecale Way

The lighthouse was built in 1844 by the Dublin Ballast Board, which later became the Commission of Irish Lights. It is one of 81 lighthouses and lightships dotted around the Irish coastline; it has its own particular lighting sequence and a fog horn. The lighthouse became fully automatic in 1981.

Ballyhornan is a very small village located on the shores of the Irish Sea approximately 9 miles outside Downpatrick.

Dundrum is a picturesque village on the south-east coast of County Down, To the south of Dundrum are great views of the Mourne Mountains and to the north there are views of Dundrum Castle. In addition to walking and bird watching within Dundrum, Murlough Nature Reserve offers more options for outdoor pursuits and some of the best scenery in County Down.

The seaside resort of Newcastle lies on coast of the Irish Sea at the base of Slieve Donard, one of the Mourne Mountains, and is known for its sandy beach and the Royal County Down Golf Club. The town has benefitted from a multi million upgrade which included a new promenade.

Places of interest in Newcastle include the Mourne Mountains, the new promenade walk, Widows Row - a set of listed cottages and the Bloody Bridge which is a beautiful yet wild coastal area, where visitors come to see the old ‘Brandy Pad’, so named after the trade of illegal brandy which was smuggled down this route and also the remains of an ancient church and old bridge which once carried the coast road.

Newcastle boasts a wide variety of ice-cream shops, cafes and restaurants and has accommodation for every budget.

As a popular beach amongst locals and visitors alike, Tyrella holds the coveted blue flag beach award. It is a wide, flat, sandy beach two kilometres long and backed by 25 hectares of mature dunes in a conservation area offering scenic walks and an insight into the habitat of local flora and fauna. The beach boasts a car free zone, off-beach parking facilities and a lifeguard on duty for safe bathing in the summer months and holidays.