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Mourne Walking Route Cards OVER 20 INSPIRING WALKS THROUGH THE REGION WALKING ROUTES visitmournemountains.co.uk Tollymore Forest Park Ring of Gullion Shrouded in magic and majesty, the Mourne Mountains and Gullion regions are without a doubt the most picturesque in Ireland, inspiring the magical landscapes in C.S Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia. With areas of outstanding natural beauty, this compact range of dizzying peaks, rolling valleys, tranquil forests and golden coastline is ready and waiting to be discovered, enjoyed, experienced and never forgotten. Located in the south east corner of Northern Ireland this beautiful area is steeped in history and mythology. The dramatic heights of the Mourne Mountain range, Emergency with summits crowned by granite torrs, is dominated by 12 mountains, each In the event of an emergency call the rising about 600 metres (656yd), with the highest peak, Slieve Donard, reaching Police Service of Northern Ireland on 853 metres (933yd). The Ring of Gullion is a spectacular example of a ring-dyke 999 intrusion, demonstrated by Slieve Gullion, a huge whale shaped mountain circled or the central switchboard by a ring of hills. +44 (0)845 600 8000 Mourne Mountain Rescue is co-ordinated The walk selection in this guide has been chosen to give the user all the through the local PSNI. Initial contact information needed to actively enjoy lowland and coastal areas. The guide sets should be made by dialling 999. out distances, approximate timings and difficulty for each walk and provides grid references and maps to assist with route finding. Each route has been carefully Accessibility crafted with directional arrows set out on the maps, and most can be completed With such striking natural assets as the in either direction. For the more experienced and energetic walker, guides are Mournes and Slieve Gullion, Destination available for exploring the high Mournes, please contact our Visitor Information Mourne provides an excellent area for Centres (listed on the back of each route card) for more details. Challenging routes people of all abilities to explore. include the Mourne Way, Ring of Gullion Way and Newry Canal Way. Grade Key To make the most of your time in the area, please visit visitmournemountains.co.uk for All the walks have been graded using a our latest accommodation offers, activities, attractions, itineraries and much more! simple three point scale. Timing Guidance has been provided on the approximate time required to complete each Easy: Gradients are gentle and route walk, based on a speed of 3km (1.9 miles) per hour. Allowance has been made for finding is not usually a problem. walking uphill, and for short rests, but not for lunch and photography opportunities! Public Transport Moderate: Routes involve some steep Mourne Rambler (Service 405) and Slieve Gullion Rambler (Service 443) bus ascents but are not complicated. services operate during the summer months. Timetables are available from Bus Stations or Visitor Information Centres across Northern Ireland. For more information please visit www.translink.co.uk or contact 028 9066 6630. Over 60’s travel free on presentation of a valid SmartPass. Strenuous: Long steep hills and some rough ground. Safety The majority of these walks follow distinct paths, please keep to them. Most routes within this guide require no previous knowledge or experience and may be undertaken safely by people with sensible footwear and practical clothing. Weather conditions can be changeable even during the summer months so please be prepared. Some walks lead into the upland areas of the Mournes, however, and require a little more preparation and equipment. Please ensure necessary equipment is carried (such as a relevant Ordnance Survey map, compass, GPS etc) where appropriate. Bring a first-aid kit, depending on the length of the walk/ terrain etc. Always tell people your plans before setting out and be sure to let them know you have returned! visitmournemountains.co.uk Important Walking Information R espect For Landowners Other Walks Many of the popular walks in the Mourne Mountains and Slieve For further information on all other walks across Gullion are not formally designated public rights of way. Walkers are Northern Ireland, please visit advised to respect that they may be walking on private land and www.walkni.com access depends on the goodwill and tolerance of local landowners. Please respect the privacy of people living and working in the Here you will find short, medium and long distance countryside. Walkers are encouraged to make themselves aware walks, as well as downloadable maps, suggested of and adhere to the principles of ‘Leave No Trace’. itineraries and everything you need to know when In order to minimise your social and planning a walking trip in Northern Ireland. environmental impacts on the outdoors, please follow the principles of Leave No Trace (as set Do check back to our website where we will be out below). Leave No Trace is an outdoor ethics adding new itineraries and events listings for the educational programme designed to promote Mourne Mountains and Ring of Gullion region to and inspire responsible outdoor recreation through education, ensure you don’t miss out on anything while visiting research and partnership. For more information please visit or planning your trip. www.leavenotraceireland.org visitmournemountains.co.uk 1 Plan ahead and prepare Disclaimer Every care has been taken to ensure accuracy in the Be considerate of others 2 compiling of this guide. The information provided 3 Respect farm animals and wildlife is, to the best of the promoter’s knowledge, correct at the time of going to print. Newry & 4 Travel and camp on durable ground Mourne District Council, Down District Council 5 Leave what you find and Banbridge District Council cannot accept responsibility for any errors or omissions but if any 6 Dispose of waste properly are brought to their notice, future publications will 7 Minimise the effects of fire be amended accordingly. visitmournemountains.co.uk Lisburn A23 A26 M1 South A3 from Belfast A7 M1 M1 A22 M1 A21 A A24 4 Lurgan A3 9 Hillsborough Saintfield A 4 A3 Craigavon A21 A B3 A 2 2 9 6 B2 A Portadown 2 Ballynahinch 4 A7 A 5 Dromore A3 0 B7 Crossgar A A5 2 0 7 Gilford A A1 Dromara 1 2 A5 6 The Spa Armagh B 2 5 A25 Tandragee B3 10 A 2 A28 B10 B7 4 A51 A27 Banbridge 19 3 B3 A Scarva A Downpatrick 28 21 Loughbrickland A25 B10 Katesbridge This is based upon Crown Copyright and is reproduced with the permission of Land & Property Services under delegated authority from the Controller of Her Majesty’sStationery Office, © Crown copyright and database right 2013 CS&LA156. 9 2 Slieve Seaforde A A 50 1 Markethill A2 Croob 8 Clough B7 17 AONB A25 B3 B25 7 Dundrum A2 Castlewellan A Tyrella 5 11 B Rathfriland 0 13 A27 Kilcoo 3 A25 2 B Bryansford 8 A 1 3 3 4 A25 B25 Dundrum Bay A28 B8 B180 A29 B7 22 Newcastle Newtownhamilton Bessbrook Hilltown B27 B8 A2 13 5 Camlough 5 Mayobridge A2 5 B8 Belleek 6 A1 Newry 4 B7 Mourne AONB A 15 2 9 Mountains Ring of 20 Cullyhanna 2 16 A Gullion Meigh 12 B25 18 3 2 1 1 Warrenpoint Mullaghbane B B27 Annalong 35 14 1 B Rostrevor 0 B3 Creggan Forkhill Ballymartin Crossmaglen Omeath A2 A Killowen 37 1 N Carlingford Lough Kilkeel M1 9 Carlingford Cranfield Point M1 North Dundalk from Dublin Walks Overview 1 Adder’s Loanin and 9 Cranfield to Greencastle 16 Lough Shannagh Visitor Information Centre the Moat Pad and Mill Bay 17 Newry Canal Way Visitor Information Point 2 Annalong Coastal Path 10 Darby’s Loanin & 18 Silent Valley Mourne Coastal Route Glen Loanin 3 Ballymoyer 19 Slieve Croob St Patrick’s Trail 11 Dundrum / Murlough 4 Bloody Bridge Coastal 20 Slieve Gullion Patrick’s Way - Pilgrim Walk Path 12 Fairy Glen, Rostrevor and Kilbroney Park 21 The Windy Gap The Mourne Way 5 Brandy Pad Trail 13 Granite Trail 22 Tollymore Newry Canal Way 6 Camlough Mountain 14 Hawthorn Hill Ring of Gullion Way 7 Castlewellan Forest Park - AONB - Area of Outstanding Cypress Pond Trail 15 Kilbroney Park to Leitrim Lodge Natural Beauty 8 Castlewellan Loanins 5km visitmournemountains.co.uk 5miles Adder’s Loanin and the Moat Pad Walk 1 T ake a ramble round Slieve Croob for a tranquil trail in Essentials an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Banbridge Getting to the Start Walk starts at Lighthouse Road car park, viewpoint and picnic area approximately 3.2km Newcastle (2 miles) from Leitrim. Newry Crossmaglen Follow the Trail Kilkeel Turn left out of the car park and walk along Lighthouse Road for approximately 1.6km (1 mile). Ignoring the first footpath sign on left, continue to the next footpath sign on left and Distance turn into this lane - follow the lane to where it branches left. Follow until you reach a small 8.9km (5.5 miles) wooden gate on the right leading to a grass path. Follow this path over the hill until you come to a farmyard. Pass through the farmyard and continue along the concrete lane to Grade Moderate meet Rathfriland Road. Turn left onto Rathfriland Road at Turley’s Pub, then turn left onto Ballymackilreiny Road. Continue to the junction and head left onto Millvale Road. Continue until reaching a wooden footpath sign leading into Adder’s Loanin. Cross the stile and continue along the farm lane. At the final stile cross, and continue alongside of a farm shed across an T errain open field to a stile. Climb the stile and turn right onto a concrete farm lane and follow the Farm lane and road, can be very muddy in concrete lane to meet the Lighthouse Road, then turn right at the road to return to the start.
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