Rostrevor to Newry
Link Section linking Quality Section – Mourne Way to Quality Section – Ring of Gullion Way; following a busy main road along the northern shore of Carlingford Lough before joining an off-road path to the centre of Newry.
There are transport links between these Quality Sections.
| County | Distance | OS Map | Terrain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Down | 10 miles (16 km) | Sheet 29 | Mainly tarmac roads and footpaths alongside roads before joining a short section of off-road path leading into Newry. |
| Start Town / Village | Finish Town / Village | Grid References | Points of Interest |
| Rostrevor | Newry | Starts at J186180 Ends at J084259 | Not applicable |
How to Walk the Route (Following a Clockwise Direction)
For those walkers determined to complete of full circuit of Northern Ireland then accurate maps of this Link section are available to download.
When walking on road sections please observe the Highway Code and it is advised to wear high visibility clothing.
Exit Kilbroney Park, turn right and follow the A2 road towards Rostrevor. Follow the A2 along the shore of Carlingford Lough deviating through Warrenpoint before rejoining to follow the Newry River. Upon reaching Fathom Lower at the edge of Newry turn left to follow a path along the shore. On entering the town cross the Newry Canal at Dublin Bridge. Quality Section –Ring of Gullion Way starts here.
Linking to the Next Section
To travel onwards from Rostrevor to Newry take the Ulsterbus Service 39 from Rostrevor Bridge Street to Newry Buscentre. This Service is available 7 days a week.
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