Section 3 of 4, Ring of Gullion Way
Forkhill to Meigh
6.5 miles (10.4 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
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Up and down
About 335 m of climbing and 308 m of descent; highest point 335 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Forkhill.
- Bus stops
- Forkhill, 190 m from the start. DirectionsNewry Road, 240 m from the start. Directions
- Car parks
- Car park, 0 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 30 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 40 m from the start. Directions
Getting back
The section finishes at Meigh. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Aghadavoyle Road, 740 m from the finish. DirectionsMeigh Crossroads, 780 m from the finish. Directions
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 74%, gravel and tracks 8%; the rest (17%) isn't recorded.
About 67% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 gates.
Steepest climb: about 109 m in a kilometre (1 in 9), starting 2.9 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pub
- The Welcome Inn, Forkhill: at the start.
- Café
- Synge and Byrne., Meigh: 5.8 miles in.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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