Boundary Bridge – Parnell's Bridge loop from Newcastle

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Boundary Bridge – Parnell's Bridge loop from Newcastle

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Boundary Bridge – Parnell's Bridge loop from Newcastle

02:24

8.85km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Mourne AONB

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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1.56 km

Foley's Bridge

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Wikipedia (Tollymore Forest Park, 2026-08-15):
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tollymore_Forest_Park
“... The Ivy Bridge was built in 1780 and Foley's Bridge in 1787. …”

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2.37 km

Wikipedia (Tollymore Forest Park, 2026-08-14):
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tollymore_Forest_Park
“... The Hermitage is a small stone shelter designed by James Hamilton (2nd Earl of Clanbrassil) in the 1770s in memory to his friend the John Montagu, Marquess of Monthermer. It is built into the side of the gorge above the river and was used as a place for ladies to shelter while the men fished. There is an inscription in Greek within the Hermitage which translates as "Clanbrassil, to his very dear friend Monthermer 1770". …”

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3.35 km

Wooden Shelter with Bench

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Small house with a bench

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4.28 km

Boundary Bridge

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really lovely bridge crossing

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5.01 km

Parnell's Bridge

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Wikipedia (Tollymore Forest Park, 2026-08-14):
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tollymore_Forest_Park
“... Parnell Bridge, named in recognition of Sir John Parnell who visited Tollymore in the late 18th century, was constructed in 1842. It was the last stone bridge to be built in Tollymore. …”

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5.26 km

Stepping Stones at Mourne AONB

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The stepping stones are currently fenced off. Please use the nearby bridges to cross the Shimna River.

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6.00 km

Tollymore Forest Game of Thrones Filming Location

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If you're a Game of Thrones fan, then you're in luck. This exact spot is where the well-known scene of the Direwolf puppies being found and assigned to each of the 5 stark children was filmed.

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