Section 7 of 7, St Patrick's Way: The Pilgrim Walk
Tyrella to Downpatrick
8.9 miles (14.4 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
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Up and down
About 234 m of climbing and 245 m of descent; highest point 76 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Tyrella.
- Bus stops
- Ballydonnell Road Junction, 370 m from the start. DirectionsDigney's Corner, 820 m from the start. Directions
Getting back
The section finishes at Downpatrick. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Stations
- Downpatrick (heritage railway), 300 m from the finish. DirectionsDownpatrick Loop Platform (heritage railway), 820 m from the finish. Directions
- Bus stops
- Downpatrick Bus Station, 180 m from the finish. DirectionsSt Patrick's Avenue, 280 m from the finish. DirectionsChurch Street, 290 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 80% on roads with traffic.
No stiles recorded.
Steepest climb: about 61 m in a kilometre (1 in 16), starting 1.1 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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