Hannas's Close - The close Walk - Kilkeel
A circular walk starting at Hanna's Close Cottages following quiet country roads.
Description
Start : Car park next to Hanna's Close Cottages, 87 Aughnahoory Rd, Kilkeel, Newry (BT34 4AH)
(S/E) Starting at the car park, take the path South through the Close then South-East towards the river.
(1) Cross over the wooden bridge or stepping stones and proceed left (North) for around 95 m, to a picnic area.
Cross back over the river by the wooden bridge or stepping stones and continue North-East passing Otter Island on your right.
Continue North up a steep hill following the path from the river valley to the Close lane. Climb over a wooden stile and turn left (South-West) down a green lane to the Close. (S/E)
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 39 m - Hanna's Close Cottages
- 1 : km 0.19 - alt. 31 m - Wooden bridge - Stepping stones
- S/E : km 0.63 - alt. 38 m - Hanna's Close Cottages
Useful Information
Start : Car park next to Hanna's Close Cottages, 87 Aughnahoory Rd, Kilkeel, Newry (BT34 4AH)
Terrain : Country roads
Public Transport : Translink
Facilities : Toilets in Hanna's Close - opening hours apply
Find more information and walk ideas at Walk NI here.
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During the walk or to do/see around
Hanna's Close cottages