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Slieve Croob 'Twelve Cairns' Walk

The Stableyard, Barnett Demesne, Belfast, County Antrim, BT9 5PB
Slieve Croob 'Twelve Cairns' Walk

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A walk taking in Slieve Croob (The Twelve Cairns), part of the Dromara hills. Start at the Dree Hill car park. Leave car park and turn right onto Dree Hill road, follow the road down to Finnis. At Finnis take the road on the right - Drin Road. Follow this for about 1.5km (1 mile) and opposite No.66 take the concrete lane on the right known as 'The Pass Loaning'. This gives access to the northern slopes of Slieve Croob. On the hill follow waymarkers. On meeting the surfaced Transmitter Road either turn left to enjoy the view from the summit or right to return back to the car park.

Start Point:
Dree Hill car park

Finish Point:
Back to teh car park.

Distance:
6.5 miles (11km)

Time:
3.5 hours

Maps / guides:
OS REF J300453 SHEET 20

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