Cloughmore trail via Fiddler's Green - Rostrevor

Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor, is situated in a stunning location, where mountain, sea and valley create a scenic wonderland. Overlooking Carlingford Lough, these 97 acres of beautiful parkland nestle within the shadow of Slieve Martin and the mountains of Mourne. According to local folklore, the Big Stone was thrown across the lough by Finn McCool during a fight with a giant rival.

Technical sheet

30366515
Creation:
Last update:
Last review:
  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.04 km
  • ◔
    Calculated time: 1h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 257 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 257 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 279 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 17 m

Photos

Description der Wandertour

Start : Kilbroney Park Upper car park on the Shore Road (A2) between Rostrevor and Kilkeel.

(S/E) From the upper car park. Walk South-West. Follow the Cloughmore trail way-markers right uphill until you reach the big stone.

(1) Enjoy the views from this great vantage point before following the way-markers downhill as you make your way to a further viewpoint area before reaching the Fiddler’s Green.

(2) The latter, small clearing is located at the southern end of the ancient oakwood and was once a focal point for local entertainment. This custom is maintained in the annual Fiddler’s Green traditional music festival, which uses the green as well as other venues across the village. Continue on the trail through the ancient oakwood until you rejoin the main road.

(3) Turn right (North-East) on the road. This road leads up past the main car park/café/reception area.

(4) Just before the stream, turn right (South-East) follow the way-markers as you begin your ascent towards the upper car park, completing this circular route walk.(S/E)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 212 m - Upper car park
  2. 1 : km 0.61 - alt. 279 m - Cloughmore Stone - Big Stone - Cloughmore Stone
  3. 2 : km 1.53 - alt. 136 m - Fiddler’s Green
  4. 3 : km 2.4 - alt. 22 m - Main Road
  5. 4 : km 2.75 - alt. 52 m - Main Carpark (turn right to return upper car park)
  6. S/E : km 4.04 - alt. 212 m - Upper car park

Practical information

Start : Kilbroney Park Upper car park on the Shore Road (A2) between Rostrevor and Kilkeel.

Driving to start : Kilbroney Park is located on the Shore Road (A2) between Rostrevor and Kilkeel. Numbered way-marking posts are in place with way-marker no. 1 being at the upper car park. Alternatively, pedestrian access from the village is via the Fairy Glen entrance to the park.

Alternative start : It is also an option to start and finish from the main car park and start the walk at waypoint (4)

Note : Follow Cloughmore trail way-markers

Terrain : Steep inclines, forest tracks

Public Transport : Translink

Facilities : Kilbroney Park include: Kilbroney Tree Trail, Narnia Trail, Fairy Glen, Mountain Bike Trails, Rostrevor Mountain Bike Centre, Caravan Park, Café, Toilets, Car Park, Children’s Play Park, Adult outdoor gym, ancient Oakwood

Refreshments : In addition, there is a wide range of restaurants/cafes/shops in Rostrevor to suit all tastes.

Dog Policy : Must be kept on a lead

Find more information and walk ideas at Walk NI here.

In the nearby area

Reviews and comments

Other walks in the area

For more walks, use our search engine .

The GPS track and description are the property of the author.