Hilltown
Ward in Newry, Mourne and Down, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.207, -6.184 |
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Hilltown is a small village and ward in the Newry, Mourne and Down district of County Down, Northern Ireland. It sits among rolling farmland on the western fringes of the Mourne foothills and is within easy reach of Newry and the scenic Ring of Gullion area; the landscape gives it a strong rural character with good access to walking country and local natural landmarks.
The community is predominantly Catholic with a lively local culture centred on the GAA club, parish life and a busy community centre; economically the area combines agriculture, small retail and a number of residents who commute to nearby towns. Hilltown retains a 19th‑century village feel and is noted locally for its tight‑knit social networks, community events and the blend of traditional rural trades with modern commuter living.
Postcode districts covering Hilltown
Most populated places nearby
- Craigavon Centre 18.7 miles
- Banbridge East 8.8 miles
- Banbridge South 10 miles
- Banbridge West 10.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Derryleckagh Ward 4.3 miles
- Rathfriland Ward 4.5 miles
- Mayobridge Ward 4.5 miles
- Rostrevor Ward 5.9 miles
- St. Patrick's Ward 5.9 miles
- Burren Ward 6.3 miles
- Damolly Ward 6.3 miles
- Abbey Ward 6.4 miles
- Tollymore Ward 6.6 miles
- Ballybot Ward 7 miles
- Drumalane Ward 7.3 miles
- Loughbrickland Ward 7.3 miles
Example postcodes in Hilltown
BT34 5UL, BT34 5DP, BT34 2SD, BT34 5UJ, BT34 1NY, BT34 5US, BT34 5DY, BT34 2HR, BT34 2RU … See all
Transport links
- George Best Belfast City Airport 31 miles
- Belfast International Airport 31.1 miles
- Newry Railway Station 7.3 miles
- Goraghwood 7.6 miles
Hotels near Hilltown Ad
- Kiltariff Hall Country House 4 1.9 miles
- Mourne Country Hotel 6.2 miles
- Canal Court 4 6.7 miles
- Flagstaff Lodge 4 7.7 miles
- The Rostrevor Inn 7.4 miles
- The Whistledown Hotel 3 8 miles
- The Lough & Quay Accommodation 8 miles
- The Village at The Rocks - Luxury Glamping Resort 10 miles
Schools in Hilltown
- St Patrick's Primary School Primary
- St Patrick's Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Cabragh House Estate 4.8 miles
- Mourne Mountains Mountains 4.9 miles
- Craigmore House Estate 6.7 miles
- Kilbroney House Estate 7.4 miles
- Narrow Water House Estate 7.5 miles
- Drumantine House Estate 7.9 miles
- Ballyedmond Estate 8.7 miles
- Drumbanagher House Estate 9 miles
- Mourne Park House Estate 9.8 miles
- Mount Ida Estate 9.9 miles
- Killevy Castle Estate 11.3 miles
- Ballywillwill House Estate 12.3 miles