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Old Homer (Holm Oak) – Kilbroney Park loop from Rostrevor

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Old Homer (Holm Oak) – Kilbroney Park loop from Rostrevor

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Old Homer (Holm Oak) – Kilbroney Park loop from Rostrevor

00:52

3.10km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Mourne AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.48 km

The Fairy Glen (Kilbroney River)

Highlight (Segment) • River

Flatish route up from Bridge Street along side of Kilbroney River. Beautiful in all seasons!

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1.89 km

The Rostrevor Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

A cute bar, nice staff

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1.95 km

Entrance to the Fairy Glen and Kilbroney Park

Highlight • Trail

The meeting spot for most hikes, runs, bike rides etc that start in Rostrevor.

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2.02 km

In 2016 the Holm Oak (locally known as Old Homer) won the Woodland Trusts tree of the year competition.
After many decades of being an excellent climbing tree for local children Old Homer began to show some signs of wear and tear and developed a prominent lean.
Rather than have the Holm Oak cut down the local community started a campaign to have Old Homer supported so that he could continue to look over the park.

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2.06 km

Little Free Library

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A small library for exchanging books.

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2.23 km

The Friendship Bench

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Next to the library there is the Friendship Bank

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2.66 km

Kilbroney Park

Highlight • Rest Area

The well-signposted mountain bike trails take you through dense forests and offer breathtaking views of Carlingford Lough and the Mourne Mountains. The descent from the Cloughmore Stone, a huge boulder that was transported here during the last ice age, is a particular highlight. However, some sections are technical and require a certain level of riding technique. The trails can become slippery in wet weather, so caution is advised. Another plus point is the proximity to the charming village of Rostrevor, where you can relax in one of the cafes after the tour.

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2.77 km

Synge & Byrne Café

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice spot to finish up after a walk in the park.
Good coffee and lovely views over Kilbroney park

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3.10 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.43 km

1.31 km

183 m

182 m

Surfaces

1.04 km

881 m

671 m

435 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Sunday 17 May

12°C

4°C

83 %

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Old Homer (Holm Oak) – Kilbroney Park loop from Rostrevor

The Fairy Glen (Kilbroney River)

The Rostrevor Inn

Entrance to the Fairy Glen and Kilbroney Park