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Towns & cities · Northern Ireland

Ballylough

Free admission

Ballylough — village and townland in County Down, Northern Ireland, UK.

Ballylough, towns & cities in Northern Ireland

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Typical visit
3 h–6 h
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Ballylough is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "village and townland in County Down, Northern Ireland, UK". Coordinates: 54.2670°, -5.9330°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Ballylough (Baile-an-locha; "the townland of the lake") is a small village and townland in County Down, Northern Ireland. It lies roughly 5 miles (8.0 km) north of Newcastle and just east of Castlewellan and northeast of Annsborough. It is situated beside Ballylough Lake, popular for fishing for rainbow trout and run by Castlewellan and Annsborough Angling Club.

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Coordinates
54.2670, -5.9330
Postcode
BT31 9RF
Parliamentary constituency
South Down

Sources

Other places nearby

Ballylough is located in Northern Ireland. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.

Things to see in Ballylough

86 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Ballylough

Tollymore Forest ParkFlagship📷 5

Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland

Tollymore Forest Park

Tollymore Forest Park — park in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
The upper western slopes of Curraghard - geograph.org.uk - 4247704📷 3

Viewpoints · Northern Ireland

Curraghard

Curraghard is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Path descending from the summit of Curraghard - geograph.org.uk - 4250605📷 3

Viewpoints · Northern Ireland

Curraghard Summit

Curraghard Summit is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Donard Forest📷 4

Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland

Donard Forest

Donard Forest is a archaeological site in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Dundrum Castle📷 5

Castles · Northern Ireland

Dundrum Castle

Dundrum Castle — ruined castle at Dundrum, County Down, Northern Ireland.

Free👶discovernorthernireland.com
Millstone Mountain📷 3

Mountains & hills · Northern Ireland

Millstone Mountain

Millstone Mountain — Named summit at 460 m.

Free🐕mountainviews.ie
Royal County Down Golf Club📷 3

Golf courses · Northern Ireland

Royal County Down Golf Club

Royal County Down Golf Club is a golf course in the United Kingdom.

royalcountydown.org
View north from the slope of The Drinns - geograph.org.uk - 1981275📷 3

Viewpoints · Northern Ireland

The Drinns

The Drinns is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
The New Castle, County Down📷 3

Castles · Northern Ireland

The New Castle, County Down

The New Castle, County Down — ruined castle in County Down, Northern Ireland.

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Chimney of disused linen weaving factory at Annsborough - geograph.org.uk - 5443982📷 3

Historic pubs · Northern Ireland

Soma Festival

The Soma Festival (Sanskrit: सोम, or sóma, meaning drink of the Gods, see Soma (drink); Irish: Féile Soma) is an annual music, arts, and cultural festival. The festival includes concerts, musical perf

Free🐕thegreatbritainguide.com
Chimney of disused linen weaving factory at Annsborough - geograph.org.uk - 5443982📷 4

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Castlewellan

Castlewellan in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
The A25 descending down into Annsborough - geograph.org.uk - 5443831📷 5

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Annsborough

Annsborough in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
The A25 descending down into Annsborough - geograph.org.uk - 5443831📷 4

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Castlewellan railway station

Castlewellan railway station in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Tablet on the former St Malachy's Primary School now Castlewellan's Community Centre - geograph.org.uk - 7297615📷 4

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Castlewellan GAC

Castlewellan GAC in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Shop, Bar and Church on the cross roads at Leitrim - geograph.org.uk - 3433801📷 4

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Leitrim railway station

Leitrim railway station in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
The B180 (Hilltown Road) running alongside the boundary wall of Tollymore Forest Park - geograph.org.uk - 3841092📷 4

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Aghacullion

Aghacullion in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Dilapidated wall between forest track and the Tullybranigan River Bog - geograph.org.uk - 4249038📷 5

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Bryansford

Bryansford in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
The Burrenbridge Road end of the lane linking it with the Burrenreagh Road - geograph.org.uk - 6999741📷 3

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Burrenwood

Burrenwood in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Shop, Bar and Church on the cross roads at Leitrim - geograph.org.uk - 3433801📷 4

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Leitrim

Leitrim in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
A fleeting glimpse of a young deer in Donard Wood - geograph.org.uk - 7271845📷 4

Parks · Northern Ireland

Donard Park

Donard Park in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶visitmournemountains.co.uk
The Shimna River in the Tipperary Wood area - geograph.org.uk - 3835158📷 5

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Shimna River

Shimna River in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕daera-ni.gov.uk
The Bath Lane Steps - geograph.org.uk - 6145911📷 3

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Shimna Integrated College

Shimna Integrated College in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕shimnaintegratedcollege.org
Bryansford GAA Ground, Newcastle - geograph.org.uk - 3323252📷 3

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Bryansford GAC

Bryansford GAC in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
The redevelopment of the run down harbour area at Newcastle - geograph.org.uk - 4650530📷 4

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Newcastle Lifeboat Station

Newcastle Lifeboat Station in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕rnli.org

Nearby

Chimney of disused linen weaving factory at Annsborough - geograph.org.uk - 5443982📷 3

Historic pubs · Northern Ireland

Soma Festival

The Soma Festival (Sanskrit: सोम, or sóma, meaning drink of the Gods, see Soma (drink); Irish: Féile Soma) is an annual music, arts, and cultural festival. The festival includes concerts, musical perf

Free🐕thegreatbritainguide.com
Chimney of disused linen weaving factory at Annsborough - geograph.org.uk - 5443982📷 4

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Castlewellan

Castlewellan in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
The Bannanstown Road junction on Drumbuck Road - geograph.org.uk - 5414486📷 5

Campsites · Northern Ireland

Castlewellan Touring-in-the-Trees

Castlewellan Touring-in-the-Trees — a campsite in northern ireland.

The A25 descending down into Annsborough - geograph.org.uk - 5443831📷 5

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Annsborough

Annsborough in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
The A25 descending down into Annsborough - geograph.org.uk - 5443831📷 4

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Castlewellan railway station

Castlewellan railway station in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Street Art on Main Street, Castlewellan - geograph.org.uk - 5158162📷 3

Public art & sculpture · Northern Ireland

Square Days and Fair Days

Square Days and Fair Days — a public art in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕

Where to eat & stay near Ballylough

Places to stay

The Bannanstown Road junction on Drumbuck Road - geograph.org.uk - 5414486📷 5

Campsites · Northern Ireland

Castlewellan Touring-in-the-Trees

Castlewellan Touring-in-the-Trees — a campsite in northern ireland.

Inching their way into the car parking area at Castlewellan Agricultural Show - geograph.org.uk - 5158187📷 5

Campsites · Northern Ireland

Castlewellan Forest Park - Camping

Castlewellan Forest Park - Camping — a campsite in northern ireland.

Bus stands at St Malachy's High School - geograph.org.uk - 5156971📷 5

Caravan parks · Northern Ireland

Castlewellan Forest Park - Caravan Site

Castlewellan Forest Park - Caravan Site — a caravan park in northern ireland.

The Jocelyn Obelisk at Tollymore Park - geograph.org.uk - 4377654📷 5

Caravan parks · Northern Ireland

Tollymore Forest

Tollymore Forest — a caravan park in northern ireland.

Parkland at Tollymore Park - geograph.org.uk - 5716476📷 5

Campsites · Northern Ireland

Tollymore Forest Park - Campsite

Tollymore Forest Park - Campsite — a campsite in northern ireland.

Entrance to the Sunnyholme Caravan Park on the Castlewellan Road - geograph.org.uk - 8044161📷 5

Caravan parks · Northern Ireland

Sunnyholme Caravan Park

Sunnyholme Caravan Park — a caravan park in northern ireland.

Places to eat & drink

Chimney of disused linen weaving factory at Annsborough - geograph.org.uk - 5443982📷 3

Historic pubs · Northern Ireland

Soma Festival

The Soma Festival (Sanskrit: सोम, or sóma, meaning drink of the Gods, see Soma (drink); Irish: Féile Soma) is an annual music, arts, and cultural festival. The festival includes concerts, musical perf

Free🐕thegreatbritainguide.com

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Towns & cities · Northern Ireland

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Towns & cities · Northern Ireland

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Towns & cities · Northern Ireland

Lisburn

Lisburn — city in Northern Ireland.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ballylough?
Ballylough is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT31 9RF).
What is Ballylough?
Ballylough — village and townland in County Down, Northern Ireland, UK.
How do I get to Ballylough?
Drivers can use postcode BT31 9RF.
Is Ballylough free to visit?
Yes, Ballylough is free to enter.
How do I get to Ballylough?
Drivers can navigate to postcode BT31 9RF. It sits within the South Down parliamentary constituency.