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The Great Britain Guide

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Twelve Arches Recreation Area

In or near Ballylough.

Free admission

Twelve Arches Recreation Area — a other in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.

Entrance to the new car park at the Twelve Arches - geograph.org.uk - 3858636

Eric Jones — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Twelve Arches Recreation Area is a other located in northern-ireland, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2020

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Official information

The Twelve Arches Recreation Area is a scenic outdoor space designed for leisure and recreational activities. Visitors can enjoy walking trails, picnic areas, and the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape.

Place summary

Twelve Arches Recreation Area is located in Northern Ireland, postcode BT33. This area features a notable series of arches that provide a unique landscape for outdoor activities and leisure pursuits. The site is designed to serve the local community and visitors seeking recreational opportunities.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.2368, -5.8613
Postcode
BT33 0LW
Parliamentary constituency
South Down

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Twelve Arches Recreation Area?
Twelve Arches Recreation Area is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT33 0LW).
What is Twelve Arches Recreation Area?
Twelve Arches Recreation Area — a other in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Twelve Arches Recreation Area?
Drivers can use postcode BT33 0LW.
Is Twelve Arches Recreation Area free to visit?
Yes, Twelve Arches Recreation Area is free to enter.
How do I get to Twelve Arches Recreation Area?
Drivers can navigate to postcode BT33 0LW. It sits within the South Down parliamentary constituency.