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Towns & cities · Northern Ireland

Kilcoo

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Kilcoo — village in County Down, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Kilcoo, towns & cities in Northern Ireland

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Plan your visit

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

About

Kilcoo is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,415 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in County Down, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 54.2167°, -6.0333°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Kilcoo (from Irish Cill Chua, meaning 'church of mourning' – from the legend that Saint Patrick's body stayed there while on its way to Downpatrick to be buried) is a small village and civil parish in County Down, Northern Ireland. It lies between Rathfriland and Castlewellan and is within the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area. The village is on the A25 Dublin Road 6 kilometres (4 mi) south-west of Castlewellan. Kilcoo had a population 496 people as of the 2021 census.

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Coordinates
54.2167, -6.0333
Postcode
BT34 5LN
Parliamentary constituency
South Down
Population
1,415

Sources

Other places nearby

Kilcoo is a village located in Northern Ireland with a population of 1,415. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.

At a glance

Population
1,415
Constituency
South Down

Things to see in Kilcoo

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

Annalong Forest📷 3

Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland

Annalong Forest

Annalong Forest — Forest in County Down, Northern Ireland.

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Ben Crom📷 4

Mountains & hills · Northern Ireland

Ben Crom

Ben Crom — Named summit at 526 m.

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Ben Crom Reservoir📷 4

Reservoirs & lochs · Northern Ireland

Ben Crom Reservoir

Ben Crom Reservoir — reservoir in County Down, Northern Ireland, UK.

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Lough Island Reavy📷 3

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Lough Island Reavy

Lough Island Reavy — lake in the United Kingdom.

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The hanging valley section of the Binnian River - geograph.org.uk - 4543859📷 3

Caves · Northern Ireland

Percey Bysshe

Percey Bysshe is a cave in the United Kingdom.

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Approaching the summit of Round Seefin - geograph.org.uk - 4698450📷 3

Viewpoints · Northern Ireland

Round Seefin

Round Seefin is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

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Track west of Maria's Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 1981097📷 3

Viewpoints · Northern Ireland

Salmon Leap

Salmon Leap is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

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Silent Valley Reservoir📷 3

Reservoirs & lochs · Northern Ireland

Silent Valley Reservoir

Silent Valley Reservoir — reservoir in County Down, Northern Ireland, UK.

Free🐕
Slieve Bearnagh📷 3

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Slieve Bearnagh

Slieve Bearnagh — mountain in the United Kingdom.

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Slieve Bearnagh📷 3

Mountains & hills · Northern Ireland

Slieve Bearnagh

Slieve Bearnagh — Named summit at 739 m.

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Slieve Binnian📷 5

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Slieve Binnian

Slieve Binnian — mountain in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Slieve Binnian📷 5

Mountains & hills · Northern Ireland

Slieve Binnian

Slieve Binnian — Named summit at 745.9 m.

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Slieve Commedagh📷 4

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Slieve Commedagh

Slieve Commedagh — mountain in the United Kingdom.

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Slieve Commedagh📷 4

Mountains & hills · Northern Ireland

Slieve Commedagh

Slieve Commedagh — Named summit at 767 m.

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Slieve Donard📷 3

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Slieve Donard

Slieve Donard — mountain in County Down, Northern Ireland, UK.

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Slieve Donard📷 3

Mountains & hills · Northern Ireland

Slieve Donard

Slieve Donard — Named summit at 849 m.

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Slieve Meelbeg📷 3

Mountains & hills · Northern Ireland

Slieve Meelbeg

Slieve Meelbeg — Named summit at 701.9 m.

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Slieve Meelmore📷 3

Mountains & hills · Northern Ireland

Slieve Meelmore

Slieve Meelmore — Named summit at 687 m.

Free🐕
Slieve Muck📷 3

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Slieve Muck

Slieve Muck — mountain in Northern Ireland.

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Spelga Reservoir📷 4

Reservoirs & lochs · Northern Ireland

Spelga Reservoir

Spelga Reservoir — lake in the United Kingdom.

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T-junction ENE of White Fort Cashel - geograph.org.uk - 6599423📷 3

Viewpoints · Northern Ireland

White Fort

White Fort is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Meanders on the White River - geograph.org.uk - 2967556📷 4

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Mourne Mountains

Mourne Mountains in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

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Water emerging from the Binnian Tunnel - geograph.org.uk - 2538951📷 4

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Mourne Wall

Mourne Wall in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

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View across pasture land towards the dam of the Lough Island Reavy Reservoir - geograph.org.uk - 1476536📷 4

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Kilcoo GAC

Kilcoo GAC in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

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Nearby

Large modern bungalow on the B180 (Bryansford Road) - geograph.org.uk - 6994266📷 5

Villages · Northern Ireland

Square

Square — a village in northern ireland.

The Muddock River valley west of the village of Kilcoo - geograph.org.uk - 1476589📷 3

Historic houses · Northern Ireland

Kilcoo Church (ruins)

Kilcoo Church (ruins) — a historic house in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.

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View across pasture land towards the dam of the Lough Island Reavy Reservoir - geograph.org.uk - 1476536📷 4

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Kilcoo GAC

Kilcoo GAC in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

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The B180 at its junction with the Slievenaman Road - geograph.org.uk - 7870809📷 5

Caravan parks · Northern Ireland

The Rock Caravan Site

The Rock Caravan Site — a caravan park in northern ireland.

therockcaravansite.com
Ruined house at the northern end of Slievenaman Road - geograph.org.uk - 4089443📷 3

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

The Rock Amenity Site

The Rock Amenity Site — a other in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.

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View North across the deeply incised Shimna Valley - geograph.org.uk - 5531872📷 5

Hostels · Northern Ireland

Meelmore Lodge

Meelmore Lodge — a hostel in northern ireland.

Where to eat & stay near Kilcoo

Places to stay

The B180 at its junction with the Slievenaman Road - geograph.org.uk - 7870809📷 5

Caravan parks · Northern Ireland

The Rock Caravan Site

The Rock Caravan Site — a caravan park in northern ireland.

therockcaravansite.com
View North across the deeply incised Shimna Valley - geograph.org.uk - 5531872📷 5

Hostels · Northern Ireland

Meelmore Lodge

Meelmore Lodge — a hostel in northern ireland.

View North across the deeply incised Shimna Valley - geograph.org.uk - 5531872📷 5

Campsites · Northern Ireland

Meelmore Lodge

Meelmore Lodge — a campsite 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.

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.

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.

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Kilcoo?
Kilcoo is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT34 5LN).
What is Kilcoo?
Kilcoo — village in County Down, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Kilcoo?
Drivers can use postcode BT34 5LN.
Is Kilcoo free to visit?
Yes, Kilcoo is free to enter.
How do I get to Kilcoo?
Drivers can navigate to postcode BT34 5LN. It sits within the South Down parliamentary constituency.