Section 6 of 7, St Patrick's Way: The Pilgrim Walk
Newcastle to Tyrella
10.6 miles (17.1 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
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Up and down
About 145 m of climbing and 133 m of descent; highest point 28 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Newcastle.
- Bus stops
- Waterfoot Appartments, 50 m from the start. DirectionsSt Mary's Church, 160 m from the start. DirectionsShimna Parade, 260 m from the start. Directions
- Car parks
- Car park, 50 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 50 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 90 m from the start. Directions
Getting back
The section finishes at Tyrella. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Ballydonnell Road Junction, 370 m from the finish. DirectionsDigney's Corner, 820 m from the finish. 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 58%, gravel and tracks 18%, earth, rock and mud 17%.
About 38% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 kissing gates, 1 gate, 2 flights of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 20 m.
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