Whitecross
Ward in Newry, Mourne and Down, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.226, -6.426 |
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| Dialling code: | 02830 (Newry) |
Whitecross is a small village and ward in the south of County Armagh, within the Newry, Mourne and Down district of Northern Ireland. Set in the drumlin country on the fringes of the Ring of Gullion, it feels distinctly rural with farmland, hedgerows and quiet lanes shaping the local landscape.
The community is compact and sociable, centred on local churches, halls and sports activities, while many residents commute into Newry for work and shopping. The setting makes it a handy base for exploring the Border region and the uplands nearby, and the village retains a strong sense of local identity and history despite its modest size.
Postcode districts covering Whitecross
Most populated places nearby
- Craigavon Centre 15.4 miles
- Banbridge East 11.1 miles
- Banbridge South 10.1 miles
- Banbridge West 10.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Bessbrook Ward 3 miles
- Camlough Ward 3.5 miles
- Damolly Ward 4.5 miles
- Ballybot Ward 4.6 miles
- Markethill Ward 4.8 miles
- St. Patrick's Ward 5 miles
- Mayobridge Ward 5.4 miles
- Drumalane Ward 5.4 miles
- Abbey Ward 5.7 miles
- Fathom Ward 6.6 miles
- Derryleckagh Ward 7.4 miles
- Newtownhamilton Ward 7.4 miles
Example postcodes in Whitecross
BT35 6NE, BT60 2JW, BT35 7BQ, BT35 6PT, BT35 6NH, BT35 6LB, BT60 2JN, BT35 6NG, BT60 2JL … See all
Transport links
- Belfast International Airport 31 miles
- George Best Belfast City Airport 35.1 miles
- Goraghwood 2.5 miles
- Newry Railway Station 3.6 miles
Hotels near Whitecross Ad
- Canal Court 4 4.9 miles
- Mourne Country Hotel 4.2 miles
- Killeavy Castle Estate 4 7.1 miles
Schools in Whitecross
- Kingsmills Primary School Primary
- Mullaglass Primary School Primary
- St Teresa's Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Drumbanagher House Estate 3.3 miles
- Craigmore House Estate 3.6 miles
- Ballymoyer House Estate 3.7 miles
- Drumantine House Estate 4.2 miles
- Gosford Castle Estate 6.3 miles
- Clare Castle Archaeological site 7.4 miles
- Killevy Castle Estate 7.6 miles
- Narrow Water House Estate 9.6 miles
- Mullavilly House Estate 9.7 miles
- The Palace Estate 11.7 miles
- Carrick Blacker Estate 12 miles
- Castle Dillon House Estate 12.4 miles