Fairy Glen via Kilbroney Cafe - Rostrevor

The Fairy Glen in Rostrevor provides the start of a pleasant walk with varied scenery from gentle riverside to scenic parkland and woodland. The Fairy Glen is on the left immediately after the bridge beside the entrance to Kilbroney Park.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 3.75 km
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    Average duration: 1h 20 
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    Difficulty: Easy
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    Return to departure point: Yes
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    Vertical gain: + 90 m
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    Vertical drop: - 90 m
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    Highest point: 100 m
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    Lowest point: 10 m
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Fairy Glen

Description of the walk

Start : The Fairy Glen, immediately after the bridge beside the entrance to Kilbroney Park on the Kilkeel side of the bridge on Bridge Street (C329).

(S/E) From the bridge, follow the Kilbroney River upstream for half a mile (North-East). The path follows the East bank of the river until reaching Forestbrook Road (around 800 m).

(1) Before the bridge at Forestbrook road, turn right (South-East). Follow the path for approx. 50 metres and turn left (North-East). Pass the stile. The path runs in the field adjacent to the river and then alongside the back of the houses (the line of the path is visible on the ground).

The path runs in the fields for approx. 800m. Then on the left, use the brown wooden stile (not the 1st green metal stile). Follow the path until you reach Newtown Road (C321).

(2) Turn right (North-East) (be careful, this is a public road). After approx. 150m, take the first road to the right (South-East). Go up until you reach a gate across. You are now entering Rostrevor Forest.

(3) Follow the road keeping to your right (South-West). After approx. 1.5 Km you’ll be reaching the entrance to the Caravan Park. Go through heading toward Kilbroney Cafe.

(4) At the cafe, go down to the right (North-West) through the park to return where you started at the bridge. Enjoy the views over Carlingford Lough. (S/E)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 10 m - Bridge
  2. 1 : km 0.8 - alt. 29 m - Bridge - Forestbrook road
  3. 2 : km 1.42 - alt. 40 m - Newtown Road
  4. 3 : km 1.98 - alt. 100 m - Rostrevor Forest
  5. 4 : km 3.19 - alt. 34 m - Kilbroney Cafe
  6. S/E : km 3.75 - alt. 10 m - Bridge

Practical information

Start : The Fairy Glen, immediately after the bridge beside the entrance to Kilbroney Park on the Kilkeel side of the bridge on Bridge Street (C329).

Driving to start : Rostrevor is located on the A2 between Newry and Kilkeel. From the centre of the village, go down Bridge street. The Fairy Glen is immediately after the bridge beside the entrance to Kilbroney Park. Buses run from Newry to Rostrevor and from Kilkeel to Rostrevor. Please contact Ulsterbus for further details.

Terrain : Odd road paths and country road

Public Transport : Translink

Facilities : Toilets, accomodation and refreshments are available in Rostrevor. There is a café in Kilbroney Park with accessible toilets facilities.

Dog Policy : Dogs must be kept under close control

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Scenic vews over Carlingford Lough

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