County Down visitor driving and parking
Where is the Donard Park car park for climbing Slieve Donard from Newcastle?
Donard Park’s public car park is at 5 Donard Park, Newcastle, BT33 0HL, at the foot of the Mourne Mountains.
Donard Park’s public car park is at 5 Donard Park, Newcastle, BT33 0HL, at the foot of the Mourne Mountains.
Local access and parking details
Tourism NI describes it as a practical starting area for walks into Donard Forest and towards Slieve Donard, with parking by the picnic area. Tollymore Forest Park is a separate location west of Newcastle, not an alternative entrance to this route.
Before you go
Use Donard Park as the navigation destination rather than the mountain summit and leave enough time for the return walk.
Official visitor information
- Tourism NI — picnic viewpoints — current access, prices and restrictions
Source / reference:
Tourism NI — picnic viewpoints
· checked 16 October 2026
