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3About Carlingford
Carlingford sits on the southern shore of Carlingford Lough in County Louth, facing the Mourne Mountains across the water. The medieval town connects to Dublin via the M1 and N1 through Dundalk, about 20 kilometers southwest, with the journey taking roughly 25 minutes on country roads. From Belfast, drivers cross at Newry and follow the coastal A2/R173. The town's narrow medieval streets still follow their 12th-century layout, with some passages so tight that cars must wait for oncoming traffic. Electric vehicle drivers will find about 30 fast charging points in the area, particularly around Dundalk.
Where is Carlingford on the map?
Carlingford is in Ireland, at 54.041, -6.187 - about 19 km south-east of Newry.
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2Race a karting track in Carlingford
Race a karting track generated from the real streets of Carlingford.
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Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Carlingford. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.
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What is the closest airport to Carlingford?
The closest airport to Carlingford is Dublin Airport, 106 km (about 1 h 18 min by car).