Lecale Way Walking Holiday
A 41 mile coastal section of the Ulster Way in Northern Ireland from Strangford to Newcastle.
This is one of our Coastal Walking Holidays in UK and Ireland, and also one of our Northern Ireland Walking Holidays.
Lecale Way Walking Holiday
on Northern Ireland’s Ulster Way
From Raholp to Newcastle, via Strangford Lough
Our self-guided Lecale Way walking holiday is a 41 mile hike on a section of the Ulster Way around the South Eastern Coast of Northern Ireland.
This walking holiday is around the South East of Northern Ireland’s Coast. You will experience river valleys, stunning Strangford Lough and fine coastal walking. This area is rich in history, dating back to Neolithic times and full of myth and legends. The walk starts near the mouth of the River Slaney where Saint Patrick landed in Ireland around 432AD.
This Lecale Way walking holiday connects at Newcastle with our walking holiday on the
Mourne Way
for a longer walking holiday.
We offer 1 suggested itinerary for the Lecale Way walking holiday:
6 day walking holiday, 41 miles
Please see details and prices below.
Our self-guided walking holidays are designed with your comfort and enjoyment in mind and can be tailor-made to your own personal requirements.
The routes are clearly way-marked to provide reassurance on your hiking vacation.
We use high quality guest houses, inns or small hotels with en-suite or private bathroom to ensure you are well rested each night after a busy day hiking and sightseeing. Rest assured that all our accommodation walking holiday providers are hand-picked and offer you that famous Irish hospitality.
Special diets can be catered for, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free.
We organize the luggage transfer so your bags are at your next accommodation when you arrive.
Let’s Go Walking has developed one of the largest choices of walking holidays.
Our offices are staffed 9am to 9pm during our walking season (March to September) to ensure your walking holiday runs without a hitch.
This walking holiday in the UK operates March to September and in either direction.
The daily distances are only a suggestion. If you would like to walk longer or shorter distances, we can arrange that too.
Our stated distances include mileage to the accommodation or pickup point and so may not agree with the guide book mileages.
Rest days can be taken in any location.
Why not combine this walk with a hiking tour in another part of the UK or Ireland. Our staff will be happy to advise on necessary transfers.
Online booking available.
A deposit of £85 per person is required to secure the booking, with the balance due 6 weeks before departure.
Optional extra days and accommodation upgrades can be added during the booking process online.
Please wait for the confirmation of your holiday before making final travel plans just in case your holiday is not available for your requested date.
Raholp to Newcastle
via Strangford Lough
in Ulster, Northern Ireland
6 day itinerary
4 days walking and 5 nights
Suggested Itinerary
Day 1: | arrive Strangford | |
Optional Day: | optional extra day in Strangford | |
Day 2: | Transfer to Raholp, then walk Raholp to Strangford | 9 miles |
Day 3: | Strangford to Ardglass | 10 miles |
Day 4: | Ardglass to Tyrella | 10 miles |
Day 5: | Tyrella to Newcastle | 12 miles |
Optional Day: | optional extra day in Newcastle | |
Day 6: | depart Newcastle |
6 day itinerary 5 nights
Double or Twin Occupancy | Single Occupancy travelling with others | Solo Traveller |
|
2025 | £645 | 1,040 | £1,140 |
All prices subject to change
Extra nights from £64.00 per person
depending on location
Lecale Way Walking Holiday
Suggested Tour Duration:
5 nights, 4 days walking
Total Distance:
41 miles/66 kms
Min/max daily distance:
9/12 miles
Average Daily distance:
10 miles
Grading:
Easy
Features:
Strangford Lough
Castle Ward
coastal walking
seals
This route connects with:
Mourne Way
A 41 mile coastal section of the Ulster Way in Northern Ireland from Strangford to Newcastle.
This is one of our Coastal Walking Holidays in UK and Ireland, and also one of our Northern Ireland Walking Holidays.
What’s included
in your Lecale Way Walking Holiday in Northern Ireland
- accommodation at high quality guest houses, inns or small hotels on a bed and breakfast basis
- room with en-suite or private bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities
- daily luggage transfer
- support should there be any problems on route
- detailed itineraries
- map
Optional Extras
for your Lecale Way Walking Holiday in Northern Ireland
- upgrade to the region’s most elegant, prestigious and famous hotels, where available
- transfers back to car or station
- parking facilities
- rest days
- inn to inn walks
What’s not included
in your your Lecale Way Walking Holiday in Northern Ireland
- lunches and dinners
- travel insurance
Lunches and Dinners
These are not included.
Evening meals
These are available at overnight locations, either at your accommodation or in the town/village.
Packed lunches
These can be provided by your accommodation or can be obtained from a local store, or cafe or inn along the route.
Holiday Travel Insurance
We require that you take out holiday insurance as Let’s Go Biking Ltd accepts no liability for the following:
cancellation, personal accident, illness, loss/theft of personal possessions and/or money, and any unforeseen circumstances, especially travel delays.
This is in addition to our existing
booking conditions.
Lecale Way Walking Holiday:
How to get there
- By Plane to Belfast or Londonderry where we can arrange transfer to Strangford
- By Car to Strangford or Newcastle where parking is available
- By Bus to Strangford or Newcastle
A 41 mile coastal section of the Ulster Way in Northern Ireland from Strangford to Newcastle.
This is one of our Coastal Walking Holidays in UK and Ireland, and also one of our Northern Ireland Walking Holidays.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
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