Section 4 of 7, St Patrick's Way: The Pilgrim Walk
NI 101.04
Newry to Rostrevor
11.2 miles (18 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
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Up and down
About 432 m of climbing and 427 m of descent; highest point 224 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Newry.
- Bus stops
- Trevor Hill, 60 m from the start. DirectionsBus stop, 150 m from the start. DirectionsBus stop, 250 m from the start. Directions
- Car parks
- Car park, 40 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 50 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 50 m from the start. Directions
Getting back
The section finishes at Rostrevor. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Bus stop, 0 m from the finish. Directions12-20 Warrenpoint Road, 140 m from the finish. DirectionsThe Fairy Glen, 280 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 100%.
About 88% on roads with traffic.
No stiles recorded.
Steepest climb: about 98 m in a kilometre (1 in 10), starting 5.4 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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