Causeway Hill - From Killeter Village
An interesting walk on the southwestern edge of the Derg valley through scenic, seldom visited countryside. The highlight of this walk is the Causeway, an abandoned 1.5 mile stretch of the original Killeter to Pettigo Road.
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Strabane walk
posted on 02/02/23 by Walk NI. Last update : 15/02/23
Description
Start :Car park to the rear of Killeter Heritage Centre. (BT81 7EL)
(S/E) From the car park walk to Main Street.
(1) Turn right (South-West) onto the Main Street and follow the brown sign pointing to St Caireall`s Church and St Patrick`s Well. Walk a short distance after this sign (around 150 m).
(2) Turn left on to the Aghalougher Road and walk along for approximately 400 yards.
(3) Leave the Aghalougher Road by turning left uphill on the Meenamullan Road. Continue South-West on this road that becomes a track and pass through a gate leading to the Causeway. (The Causeway can be quite wet underfoot, so sturdy footwear is required). Follow the line of the Causeway straight ahead, several stiles.
(4) Cross a short footbridge that gives access to the Causeway unique feature (A) and walk in the same direction (South-West).
(5) The path then leads you through a wooded area followed by crossing a large metal gate onto the hill road. Follow this road to what is known as the ‘Black Gap’until you reach Causeway Hill.
(6) On reaching a layby just off this unmetalled road stop for a time and enjoy the panoramic views of Fermanagh and South Donegal. After appreciating the view turn and retrace your outward jouney back over the Causeway to Killeter. (S/E)
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 72 m - Killeter Heritage Centre
- 1 : km 0.05 - alt. 76 m - Main street
- 2 : km 0.2 - alt. 73 m - Aghalougher Road
- 3 : km 0.74 - alt. 84 m - Meenamullan Road
- 4 : km 2.3 - alt. 179 m - Short footbridge
- 5 : km 3.26 - alt. 193 m - Woods
- 6 : km 7.68 - alt. 229 m - Causeway - View point
- S/E : km 15.35 - alt. 72 m - Killeter Heritage Centre
Useful Information
Start :Car park to the rear of Killeter Heritage Centre. (BT81 7EL)
Driving to the start : Follow the sign posts from Castlederg to Killeter. Park to the rear of Killeter Heritage Centre.(BT81 7EL)
Terrain : Minor roads and off road track
Public Transport : Translink
Facilities : Shop and accommodation available in Killeter.
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During the walk or to do/see around
(A) The Causeway is an ancient road which is now in the process of being inundated by the surrounding blanket bog. Local folklore recounts the Causeway`s history as a border smuggling route, that was particularly busy during the strict rationing of World War II.