Section 1 of 2, Eglish Heritage Trail
Eglish to Benburb
7.6 miles (12.2 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Take it with you: download this section's GPX file (it opens in OS Maps, Komoot, Outdooractive or a GPS unit) or open the start in OS Maps.
Up and down
About 206 m of climbing and 164 m of descent; highest point 143 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Eglish.
- Car parks
- Car park, 40 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 110 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 180 m from the start. Directions
Getting back
The section finishes at Benburb. We found no bus stop within 3 km of the finish and no station within 10 km (from OpenStreetMap), so plan a lift or a taxi back.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 100%.
About 100% on roads with traffic.
No stiles recorded.
Steepest climb: about 42 m in a kilometre (1 in 24), starting 6.1 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
OpenStreetMap records no pub or café within a quarter of a mile of the way: take food and drink with you.
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