Section 3 of 3, Newcastle Way
Bryansford to Newcastle
8.2 miles (13.3 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 318 m of climbing and 407 m of descent; highest point 229 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Bryansford.
- Bus stops
- Castle Gates, 70 m from the start. DirectionsVillage Lane, 160 m from the start. Directions
- Car parks
- Tollymore Forest Park (pay), 190 m from the start. DirectionsCar park (pay), 320 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 940 m from the start. Directions
Getting back
The section finishes at Newcastle. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Waterfoot Appartments, 50 m from the finish. DirectionsSt Mary's Church, 160 m from the finish. DirectionsShimna Parade, 260 m from the finish. Directions
Planning the Newcastle Way
- Planning the whole trail: walkni.com.
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 80%, paved or flagged 19%.
About 8% on roads with traffic.
Path grade, where mappers have given one: clear path 100%.
On the way: 1 stile, 3 gates.
Steepest climb: about 93 m in a kilometre (1 in 11), starting 3.9 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pubs
- Hugh McCann's Cafe/Bar, Newcastle: 8 miles in, about 350 m off the way.O'Hare's Pub, Newcastle: 8 miles in, about 350 m off the way.The Anchor Bar, Newcastle: 8 miles in, about 250 m off the way. Food.
- Cafés
- Birch Coffee, Newcastle: 8 miles in.Broadway Cafe, Newcastle: 8 miles in.Mauds Cafe, Newcastle: at the finish.Base Coffee, Newcastle: 8 miles in, about 150 m off the way.Niki's Kitchen Café, Newcastle: 8 miles in, about 300 m off the way.Ritz, Newcastle: 8 miles in, about 150 m off the way.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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