Roads and directions
How do I approach Magherafelt from the A6 without driving into Castledawson village?
Magherafelt is served by routes connecting from the A6 Castledawson corridor, and the A31 Magherafelt Bypass allows some journeys to avoid central shopping streets.
Magherafelt is served by routes connecting from the A6 Castledawson corridor, and the A31 Magherafelt Bypass allows some journeys to avoid central shopping streets.
The key is to enter the precise destination—Meadowlane Shopping Centre, the town centre or a business estate—rather than just “Magherafelt”. The A6 Roundabout at Castledawson is also a Park and Ride location, not necessarily the right access road for the town itself.
Source / reference:
Department for Infrastructure — Northern Ireland road network
· checked 16 October 2026
