Section 3 of 6, Lecale Way
Kilclief to Ardglass
7 miles (11.3 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
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Up and down
About 145 m of climbing and 146 m of descent; highest point 26 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Kilclief.
- Car parks
- Kilclief car park (free), 100 m from the start. DirectionsCar park (free), 270 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 710 m from the start. Directions
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at Ballyculter, 3 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Ardglass. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Downpatrick Road, 30 m from the finish. DirectionsBath Street, 50 m from the finish. DirectionsWhiterock Drive, 190 m from the finish. Directions
Planning the Lecale Way
- Planning the whole trail: walkni.com.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 64%, grass 24%, gravel and tracks 5%.
About 58% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 7 stiles, 1 gate, 2 stream crossings.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 22 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pubs
- The Cable Bar, Ballyhornan: 2.5 miles in.The Green Heights, Ardglass: at the finish.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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