Section 2 of 7, St Patrick's Way: The Pilgrim Walk
Armagh to Scarva
19.2 miles (31 km). About 7 hours, challenging.
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 509 m of climbing and 508 m of descent; highest point 156 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Armagh.
- Bus stops
- Mall West, 320 m from the start. DirectionsArmagh Health Centre, 340 m from the start. DirectionsArmagh City Hotel, 360 m from the start. Directions
- Car parks
- Car park, 30 m from the start. DirectionsSt Patrick's Trian (pay), 150 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 150 m from the start. Directions
Getting back
The section finishes at Scarva.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: Scarva station, 5.3 km away (Directions).
Planning St Patrick's Way: The Pilgrim Walk
- Planning the whole trail: visitarmagh.com.
- The guidebook: The Pilgrim's Guide: St Patrick's Way, The Pilgrim Walk (Visit Armagh).
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 90%.
About 71% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 gate.
Steepest climb: about 41 m in a kilometre (1 in 24), starting 18.8 miles in.
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