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Downpatrick Loop Platform railway station

Free admission

Downpatrick Loop Platform railway station in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Rolling stock at Downpatrick Railway Museum - geograph.org.uk - 3198677

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Typical visit
1 h–2 h
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Downpatrick Loop Platform railway station is a place of interest in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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From the Wikipedia article

Downpatrick Loop Platform railway station (often shorted to The Loop Platform or simply The Loop) is a junction station owned and operated by the Downpatrick and County Down Railway, heritage railway in Northern Ireland. The station is on the only operational railway triangle on a preserved railway. It can only be accessed by train – similar to Manulla Junction in County Mayo or Smallbrook Junction on the Isle of Wight.

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Coordinates
54.3238, -5.7302
Postcode
BT30 6DR
Parliamentary constituency
South Down
Official site
www.downrail.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Downpatrick Loop Platform railway station?
Downpatrick Loop Platform railway station is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT30 6DR).
Who owns Downpatrick Loop Platform railway station?
Downpatrick Loop Platform railway station is owned by Downpatrick and County Down Railway.
Is Downpatrick Loop Platform railway station free to visit?
Yes, Downpatrick Loop Platform railway station is free to enter.
How do I get to Downpatrick Loop Platform railway station?
Drivers can navigate to postcode BT30 6DR. It sits within the South Down parliamentary constituency.