Fairy Glen - circular walk

The walk starts in the village, on the Kilkeel side of the bridge and follows the Kilbroney River upstream for half a mile. The path follows the east bank of the river until reaching Forestbrook.

Before the bridge at Forestbrook road, turn right. Follow the path for approx. 50 metres and turn left. 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. Turn right (be careful, this is a public road). After approx. 150m, take the first road to the right. Go up until you reach a gate across.

You are now entering Rostrevor Forest. Follow the road keeping to your right. After approx. 1.5 km you'll be reaching the entrance to the Caravan Park. Go through heading toward Kilbroney Cafe. At the cafe, go down through the park to return where you started at the bridge. Enjoy the views over Carlingford Lough.

The walk starts in the village, on the Kilkeel side of the bridge and follows the Kilbroney River upstream for half a mile. The path follows the east bank of the river until reaching Forestbrook.

Before the bridge at Forestbrook road, turn right. Follow the path for approx. 50 metres and turn left. 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. Turn right (be careful, this is a public road). After approx. 150m, take the first road to the right. Go up until you reach a gate across.

You are now entering Rostrevor Forest. Follow the road keeping to your right. After approx. 1.5 km you'll be reaching the entrance to the Caravan Park. Go through heading toward Kilbroney Cafe. At the cafe, go down through the park to return where you started at the bridge. Enjoy the views over Carlingford Lough.

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.