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.
Distance:
1.3 milesStart Point:
J195174Finish Point:
J195174Point of interest:
Views of Mourne Mountains, Cloughmore StoneNearest town:
RostrevorOS map:
Sheet 29Terrain:
Moderate, steep in placesRoute:
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.Facilities:
Car parking and picnic facilities, refreshments and toilets are availble at Kilbroney park.Accessible toilet facilities:
YesAccessible terrain:
No. Off-road paths, very steep in places. Gate at the start of the walk.Publication:
NoneGetting to the start by public transport:
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 m above sea level). This is accessed via a one-way system).
The first car park passed is at Kilbroney and has toilets and cafe.
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