Sat, 24 Jun
|Slieve Gullion Forest Park
Slieve Gullion June 24th
Mixture of quiet roads, forest tracks and mountain trail. This 13km walk begins with a gentle to moderate climb..
Time & Location
24 Jun 2023, 10:30
Slieve Gullion Forest Park, 89 Drumintee Rd, Meigh, Newry BT35 8SW, UK
About the Event
Date: Saturday the 24th of June 2023
Meet: Slieve Gullion Forest Park Courtyard
Cafe, toilets and car park.
Walk Start Time: 11:00 (sharp). Registration from 10:30
Route: 13km mostly on forest path. Height Gain = 576 meters.
Duration: 4 hours plus a break.
Gear: Boots, rain gear, water, snack and poles(optional).
Directions: From the Dublin to Belfast main road (M1/A1) at a point roughly halfway between Dundalk and Newry you will see signs for Slieve Gullion Forest Park/Forkhill. Follow them on the B113 through the village of Meigh. The entrance to the forest park is about 1k further on in the direction of Forkhill and 6.5k from the A1.