Section 4 of 6, Lecale Way
Ardglass to Tyrella
11.2 miles (18 km). About 4 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 160 m of climbing and 157 m of descent; highest point 30 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Ardglass.
- Bus stops
- Downpatrick Road, 30 m from the start. DirectionsBath Street, 50 m from the start. DirectionsWhiterock Drive, 190 m from the start. Directions
- Car parks
- Car park, 30 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 90 m from the start. DirectionsCar park (free), 200 m from the start. Directions
Getting back
The section finishes at Tyrella. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Ballydonnell Road Junction, 380 m from the finish. DirectionsDigney's Corner, 840 m from the finish. Directions
Planning the Lecale Way
- Planning the whole trail: walkni.com.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 85%, gravel and tracks 11%.
About 71% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 6 stiles.
Steepest climb: about 26 m in a kilometre (1 in 38), from the start.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pubs
- Lighthouse Bar, Ardglass: at the start.The Old Commercial Bar and Lounge, Ardglass: 0.4 miles in.Ann Boal Inn, Killough: 2.7 miles in.Saddle or Sail Inn, Killough: 3.3 miles in.The Anchor Bar, Killough: 3.3 miles in.Minerstown Tavern: 9 miles in.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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