Slan's Graveyard - Cloghy

Start : Ardminnan Road (nearby postcode BT22 1QJ)

(S/E) From Ardminnan Road, begin at the signposted entrance crossing the stone stile into the field. Follow the fenced-off trail through the field to reach another stone stile and the entrance into the graveyard. Here you will find an interpretation panel with information on the historic site and its fascinating history.

(1) Make your own way through the graveyard taking in the panoramic countryside views and historic graveyard. Return via the same route to Ardminnan Road. (S/E)

Start : Ardminnan Road (nearby postcode BT22 1QJ)

Parking : The trail begins from the Ardminnan Road approximately one mile from the village of Cloughey. There is no car parking available at the start of the route therefore if you are travelling by car it is suggested you park in Cloughey Village and walk approx one mile along Ardminnan Road to the route entrance.

Terrain : Grass

Public Transport : Translink

Facilities : There are no facilities at the walk itself, the nearest shop can be found in Cloughey approximately one mile from the start of the walk

Dog Policy : Dogs must be kept under control at all times

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(A) Slans Graveyard : A scheduled monument dating back to the first millennium AD, at one time Slans was the main graveyard for the Cloughey and Kirkistown area and the burial place for many sailors who lost their lives in the waters around the notorious North and South Rocks off Cloughey.