Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 11, 2024

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Ring of Gullion AONB

Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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95 m

Newry to Victoria Lock Greenway (The Greenway)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Lovely run along the canal side. Generally quiet and just the occasional walker/runner/cyclist along the way.
Keep an eye out for herons and other bird life.

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8.25 km

Church of the Sacred Heart, Killeavy

Highlight • Other

This church is relatively modern, as it was built between 1911 and 1916.
It features a Romanesque design and serves as the Parish Church of Killeavy Upper in the Archdiocese of Armagh.

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15.5 km

Flagstaff Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are great views of Newry City, The Mourne Mountains, Carlingford Lough and The Cooley Moiuntains from up here.
Flags were raised here to announce arriving boats coming into the lough, hence the name Flagstaff.

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17.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.51 km

4.99 km

4.08 km

1.67 km

1.29 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.51 km

5.62 km

3.54 km

1.48 km

422 m

Elevation

Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

This route was planned by komoot.

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