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Address: 69-73 Ballagh Road, Newcastle, Newry and Mourne BT33 0LA, UK
Newcastle
County Down
United Kingdom
Newcastle
County Down
United Kingdom
- It is not known where exacly the name 'Bloody Bridge' comes from, although it is thought that it may derive from a massacre that occured in the area in 1641. It is said that bodies where thrown over the bridge and into the river, tainting it red with blood. The area surrounding the Bloody Bridge is eerily beautiful and extreamly popular with walkers and backpackers as a gateway into the mournes. There is a carpark at the location of the Bloody Bridge that has both toilet and showering facilities, although during the height of the summer season this can be very busy.
- Newcastle and the surrounding area has its fair share of fokelore and stories passed down through the generations. Maggies Leap is one of these myths that local people grow up hearing about. You can find Maggies Leap much easier from a boat in the sea as it is difficult to see from the road. Maggies Leap is located on the cliffs just outside of Newcastle on the Ballach Road. There is a great chasm between two of the cliffs and a massive drop that falls to the sea below. This myth gets its legend from a local girl called Maggie who was walking home with a basket full of eggs. In order to escape a soldier giving chase to her, she attempted to jump the chasm and fell to her death below. There have however been different variations of the story in which Maggie jumps, makes it safely to the other side and not one of the eggs in her basket were broken.
- Widow's Row is a line of cottages that were built in King Street for the Widow's of the fishing disaster of 1843. On Friday 13th of January ten fishing boats set sail from Newcastle, a storm ensued and seventy three fishermen were drowned. Forty six Newcastle fishermen were drowned leaving behind 27 widows, 118 orphans and 21 dependants. An appeal raised enough money to build twelve small cottages at King Street that is still known as Widow's Row.
- The Bogie Trail leads onto the Bogie Hill on Kingstreet and then on down to the harbour. This Trail was the main transportation of granite off the Mourne Mountains. A 'Bogie' is the name given to the small railway cart used to transport granite down the hill. For years the Bogie trail was merely an overgrown path through the forest and into the mountains, however in recent years a lot of work has been put into making the trail more easy to climb and is a great entrance to the mountains. The trail can be entered via King Street.
- “The Harbour House Inn is a family run business, owned by Frank & Brenda Connolly who have been serving customers for nearly 30 years. Not only do we offer a bistro menu in the bar, but we also have a 70 seater restaurant next door (Stone Boat Restaurant) which trades predominantly in fresh fish and shell fish The Connolly family extend a warm Irish welcome to you at the Harbour House Inn, Newcastle, Co. Down "Where the Mountains o' Mourne sweep down to the sea" This eclectic establishment is comprised of Bed & Breakfast accommodation, The Stone Boat Restaurant, relaxing lounge, bar and pool room and the best beer garden views for miles around. We are built on the sea wall overlooking the Harbour. The harbour is the most historic area of Newcastle. Home to many longstanding families, the harbour is still used for small scale commercial fishing. “
1 Review on “Bloody Bridge”
One of the best places in the world. Excitement, fun and danger around every corner. Have just proposed to my babe at the bridge .I hope it will be a long and wild adventure.That is what your guaranteed if your lucky enough to visit this place.Its mental, stay safe, enjoy. [she said yes ]