Castledawson
Ward in Mid Ulster, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.792, -6.577 |
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| Population: | 2,263 |
| Dialling code: | 02879 (Magherafelt) |
Castledawson is a ward and village set in the heart of Mid Ulster, Northern Ireland, sitting on the banks of the River Moyola. The settlement grew up around a Dawson family stronghold and retains a compact centre of historic streets, bridges and riverside views, with easy road links to nearby market towns such as Magherafelt and the city of Derry/Londonderry.
Locally the economy is rooted in agriculture, small shops and light industry, with many residents commuting to larger towns for work; community life is bolstered by schools, churches and active sports clubs. The area’s mix of pastoral surroundings, riverside walks and historic associations gives it a quietly traditional character while continuing to adapt to modern social and economic patterns.
Postcode districts covering Castledawson
Most populated places nearby
- Craigavon Centre 24.8 miles40 km
- Antrim Centre 14.8 miles23.9 km
- Cookstown East 11.8 miles19 km
- Cookstown South 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Cookstown West 12.3 miles19.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Bellaghy Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Glebe Ward 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Town Parks East Ward 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Ballymaguigan Ward 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Tobermore Ward 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Maghera Ward 5 miles8 km
- Tamlaght O'Crilly Ward 5 miles8 km
- Coolshinny Ward 5.1 miles8.2 km
- The Loup Ward 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Toome Ward 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Valley Ward 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Swatragh Ward 7.7 miles12.4 km
Example postcodes in Castledawson
BT45 5DT, BT45 8AH, BT45 8FB, BT45 8AN, BT45 8EB, BT45 8EJ, BT45 8BJ, BT45 8GE, BT45 5DZ … See all
Transport links
- Belfast International Airport 17.1 miles27.6 km
- City of Derry Airport 29 miles46.6 km
- Kellswater Station 11 miles17.8 km
- Cullybackey Railway Station 11.4 miles18.3 km
Hotels near Castledawson Ad
- The Inn Castledawson 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Walsh's Hotel and Apartments 3 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Ardtara Country House 4 6.8 miles10.9 km
- The Terrace Hotel 3 2.7 miles4.3 km
Schools in Castledawson
- Castledawson Primary School Primary
- Knockloughrim Primary School Primary
- New Row Primary School Primary
- OneSchool Global UK Knockloughrim Campus Independent - all ages
Local points of interest
- Moyola Park Estate 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Ballyscullion House Estate 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Moneyglass House Estate 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Spring Hill Estate 8.1 miles13 km
- Lissan Estate 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Galgorm Castle Estate 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Loughry House Estate 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Garvagh House Estate 13.9 miles22.3 km
- Ballygarvey Estate 14 miles22.5 km
- Woodbank House Estate 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Landmore House Estate 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Gortin House Estate 14.5 miles23.4 km