Section 2 of 3, Newcastle Way
Maghera to Bryansford
9.9 miles (16 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 360 m of climbing and 277 m of descent; highest point 151 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Maghera.
- Bus stops
- Wateresk Road, 90 m from the start. DirectionsDundrinne Road, 260 m from the start. DirectionsSt Joseph's Carnacaville School, 500 m from the start. Directions
- Car parks
- Car park, 90 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 450 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 450 m from the start. Directions
Getting back
The section finishes at Bryansford. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Castle Gates, 70 m from the finish. DirectionsVillage Lane, 160 m from the finish. Directions
Planning the Newcastle Way
- Planning the whole trail: walkni.com.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 47%, gravel and tracks 38%, grass 14%.
About 30% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 1 kissing gate, 5 gates.
Steepest climb: about 50 m in a kilometre (1 in 20), starting 0.2 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pubs
- Maginns, Castlewellan: 3.4 miles in.Savage's Bar, Castlewellan: 3.4 miles in.The Old Tom Bar, Castlewellan: 7.3 miles in.King's Inn, Castlewellan: 7.3 miles in.
- Cafés
- Castlewellan Urban Food and Coffee: 7.2 miles in. Seats outside.Nel's, Castlewellan: 7.3 miles in.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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