Section 7 of 19, Ulster Way
Newry to Newcastle
23.3 miles (37.5 km). About 9 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.
Access disputed on this route. On section 14 (Portstewart to Dungiven), not this one. The details are on its page.
Up and down
About 1,079 m of climbing and 1,080 m of descent; highest point 497 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Newry.
- Bus stops
- Buttercrane Shopping Centre, 160 m from the start. DirectionsKilmorey Street, 210 m from the start. DirectionsButtercrane Shopping Centre, 230 m from the start. Directions
- Car parks
- Car park, 50 m from the start. DirectionsCanal Bank 1 Car Park (pay), 80 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 110 m from the start. Directions
Getting back
The section finishes at Newcastle. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Waterfoot Appartments, 90 m from the finish. DirectionsSt Mary's Church, 120 m from the finish. DirectionsSavoy Lane, 240 m from the finish. Directions
Planning the Ulster Way
- Planning the whole trail: walkni.com.
- Baggage transfer: the services listed for the trail.
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 78%, paved or flagged 12%, grass 6%.
About 7% on roads with traffic.
Path grade, where mappers have given one: clear path 100%.
On the way: 7 stiles, 8 gates, 13 stream crossings, 6 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 166 m in a kilometre (1 in 6), starting 10.6 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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