Section 6 of 19, Ulster Way
Scarva to Newry
44.3 miles (71.3 km). About 17 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 1,589 m of climbing and 1,555 m of descent; highest point 345 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Scarva.
- Station
- Scarva, 90 m from the start. Directions
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 70 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 310 m from the start. Directions
Getting back
The section finishes at Newry. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Buttercrane Shopping Centre, 160 m from the finish. DirectionsKilmorey Street, 210 m from the finish. DirectionsButtercrane Shopping Centre, 230 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: paved or flagged 90%.
About 66% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 stiles, 15 gates.
Steepest climb: about 93 m in a kilometre (1 in 11), starting 15 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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