0.4 miles
Linear
Moderate
Rostrevor - Cloughmore Stone
The Cloughmore car park is 230m above sea level and provides views of the surrounding forest. There are three waymarked trails, which vary in length from 1.25 miles to 4.5 miles, and take the visitor to various areas within the forest to enjoy the many magnificent views and beauty of the woodlands.
The area has been declared a National Nature Reserve and more recently an Area of Special Scientific Interest.
TRAIL INFORMATION
From the car park follow the signs up a steep hill to the Cloughmore Stone.
There are great views from here over Carlingford Lough.
From here retrace your steps back to the car park.
These walks are situated in a working forest environment and may be subject to diversion and closure from time to time.
Up to date information is available on the Forest Service web site - link below.
TRAIL INFORMATION
From the car park follow the signs up a steep hill to the Cloughmore Stone.
There are great views from here over Carlingford Lough.
From here retrace your steps back to the car park.
These walks are situated in a working forest environment and may be subject to diversion and closure from time to time.
Up to date information is available on the Forest Service web site - link below.
GETTING TO THE START
- Point of Interest Views of Mourne Mountains, Cloughmore Stone
- Facilities Car parking and picnic facilities, refreshments and toilets are availble at Kilbroney park.
- Accessibility Information
Accessibility Grade: Grade 4 Terrain: Moderate, steep in places Toilet Facility: No Signage: No - Getting to the Start "From Rostrevor follow the signs to Rostrevor Forest & Kilbroney. Once inside the forest, follow the tarmac road uphill to the second car park (located 230 above sea level). This is accessed via a one-way system). The first car park passed is at Kilbroney and has toilets and cafe."
- Public Transport Translink – journeyplanner.translink.co.uk
- Level of Difficulty Moderate
Moderately challenging trails of varying widths with some short, steep climbs and descents. The surface may vary throughout, be slippery and uneven in places. Expect there to be obstacles like exposed roots, narrow gates, stiles and long sets of steps.
Outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear are recommended.
