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 miles30.1 km
- Banbridge East 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Banbridge South 10 miles16 km
- Banbridge West 10.6 miles17 km
Neighbouring places
- Derryleckagh Ward 4.3 miles7 km
- Rathfriland Ward 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Mayobridge Ward 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Rostrevor Ward 5.9 miles9.4 km
- St. Patrick's Ward 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Burren Ward 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Damolly Ward 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Abbey Ward 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Tollymore Ward 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Ballybot Ward 7 miles11.2 km
- Drumalane Ward 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Loughbrickland Ward 7.3 miles11.8 km
Example postcodes in Hilltown
BT34 5UD, BT34 5FF, BT34 5YP, BT34 5UB, BT34 5TE, BT34 5UZ, BT34 5AL, BT34 5UG, BT34 5TP … See all
Transport links
- George Best Belfast City Airport 31 miles49.9 km
- Belfast International Airport 31.1 miles50.1 km
- Newry Railway Station 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Goraghwood 7.6 miles12.2 km
Hotels near Hilltown Ad
- Canal Court 4 6.7 miles10.7 km
- The Lough & Quay Guest Accommodation 8 miles12.8 km
- The Whistledown Hotel 3 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Mourne Country Hotel 6.2 miles10 km
Schools in Hilltown
- St Patrick's Primary School Primary
- St Patrick's Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Cabragh House Estate 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Mourne Mountains Mountains 4.9 miles8 km
- Craigmore House Estate 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Kilbroney House Estate 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Narrow Water House Estate 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Drumantine House Estate 7.9 miles12.6 km
- Ballyedmond Estate 8.7 miles14 km
- Drumbanagher House Estate 9 miles14.5 km
- Mourne Park House Estate 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Mount Ida Estate 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Killevy Castle Estate 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Ballywillwill House Estate 12.3 miles19.9 km