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 miles
- Antrim Centre 14.8 miles
- Cookstown East 11.8 miles
- Cookstown South 12.8 miles
- Cookstown West 12.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Bellaghy Ward 2.7 miles
- Glebe Ward 2.8 miles
- Town Parks East Ward 3.2 miles
- Ballymaguigan Ward 3.7 miles
- Tobermore Ward 4.9 miles
- Maghera Ward 5 miles
- Tamlaght O'Crilly Ward 5 miles
- Coolshinny Ward 5.1 miles
- The Loup Ward 7.3 miles
- Toome Ward 7.3 miles
- Valley Ward 7.4 miles
- Swatragh Ward 7.7 miles
Example postcodes in Castledawson
BT45 8AQ, BT45 6RZ, BT45 8BE, BT45 8DL, BT45 8ER, BT45 8FF, BT45 8AG, BT45 8QE, BT45 8LR … See all
Transport links
- Belfast International Airport 17.1 miles
- City of Derry Airport 29 miles
- Kellswater Station 11 miles
- Cullybackey Railway Station 11.4 miles
Hotels near Castledawson Ad
- The Castledawson Inn 1.2 miles
- Walsh's Hotel 3.5 5.3 miles
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 miles
- Ballyscullion House Estate 3.8 miles
- Moneyglass House Estate 6.6 miles
- Spring Hill Estate 8.1 miles
- Lissan Estate 10.7 miles
- Galgorm Castle Estate 11.1 miles
- Loughry House Estate 13.6 miles
- Garvagh House Estate 13.9 miles
- Ballygarvey Estate 14 miles
- Woodbank House Estate 14.1 miles
- Landmore House Estate 14.4 miles
- Gortin House Estate 14.5 miles