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Poet's Trail: Forkhill Route

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Poet's Trail: Forkhill Route

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Poet's Trail: Forkhill Route

03:05

11.3km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 25, 2024

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Ring of Gullion AONB

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Start point

Parking

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1.34 km

Urney Graveyard – location of the grave of Peadar Ó Doirnín

Highlight • Historical Site

Urney Graveyard is the location where Irish poet, songwriter, and teacher, Peadar Ó Doirnín was buried. Peadar was around in the 18th century however his poems were largely recognised in …

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4.61 km

Glendesha Road Country Lanes and Rolling Hills

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On the picturesque Glendesha Road, off the well-known Carriver Road, a piece of typically Irish paradise opens up to you. You will be surrounded by rolling green hills that stretch …

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11.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.44 km

2.40 km

1.06 km

361 m

Surfaces

4.79 km

3.01 km

2.41 km

1.06 km

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Thursday 3 September

18°C

12°C

57 %

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Max wind speed: 33.0 km/h

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Poet's Trail: Forkhill Route

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