Section 2 of 4, Ring of Gullion Way
Jonesborough to Forkhill
7.4 miles (11.8 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
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Up and down
About 244 m of climbing and 287 m of descent; highest point 163 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Jonesborough.
- Bus stop
- Jonesborough Village, 30 m from the start. Directions
- Car parks
- Car park, 40 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 50 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 130 m from the start. Directions
Getting back
The section finishes at Forkhill. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Forkhill, 190 m from the finish. DirectionsNewry Road, 240 m from the finish. Directions
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 75%, gravel and tracks 6%; the rest (17%) isn't recorded.
About 73% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 stiles, 3 gates.
Steepest climb: about 74 m in a kilometre (1 in 14), starting 2.1 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
OpenStreetMap records no pub or café within a quarter of a mile of the way: take food and drink with you.
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