Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Downpatrick Loop Platform railway station
In or near Loughinisland.
Downpatrick Loop Platform railway station in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
Eric Jones — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Downpatrick Loop Platform · 0.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Downpatrick Loop Platform railway station is a place of interest in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
Downpatrick and County Down Railway is a heritage railway offering vintage train rides through the scenic countryside of Northern Ireland. Visitors can explore a museum showcasing the history of the railway and its connection to local historic sites, including the grave of St. Patrick. The railway hosts various family-friendly events throughout the year.
From the Wikipedia article
Downpatrick Loop Platform railway station (often shorted to The Loop Platform or simply The Loop) is a junction station owned and operated by the Downpatrick and County Down Railway, heritage railway in Northern Ireland. The station is on the only operational railway triangle on a preserved railway. It can only be accessed by train – similar to Manulla Junction in County Mayo or Smallbrook Junction on the Isle of Wight.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 54.3238, -5.7302
- District
- Newry, Mourne and Down
- Postcode
- BT30 6DR
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Down
- Nearest railway station
- Downpatrick Loop Platform — 0 km
- Official site
- www.downrail.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5303243 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Downpatrick Loop Platform railway station (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Downpatrick Loop Platform railway station?
- Downpatrick Loop Platform railway station is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT30 6DR).
- What is Downpatrick Loop Platform railway station?
- Downpatrick Loop Platform railway station in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Downpatrick Loop Platform railway station?
- The nearest railway station is Downpatrick Loop Platform, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT30 6DR.
- Who owns Downpatrick Loop Platform railway station?
- Downpatrick Loop Platform railway station is owned by Downpatrick and County Down Railway.
- Is Downpatrick Loop Platform railway station free to visit?
- Yes, Downpatrick Loop Platform railway station is free to enter.
- How do I get to Downpatrick Loop Platform railway station?
- The nearest railway station is Downpatrick Loop Platform, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT30 6DR.