The Poets' Trail - Forkhill Route
Ring of Gullion AONB, Louth, Ireland
Out-and-back trail in Ring of Gullion AONB, Louth, Ireland. Hiking.
- Distance
- 11 mi (17.7 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 925 ft (282 m)
- Est. Time
- 4 hr
- High point
- 548 ft (167 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Questions about The Poets' Trail - Forkhill Route
How long is The Poets' Trail - Forkhill Route?
The Poets' Trail - Forkhill Route is 11 mi (17.7 km) long. Most people take about 4 hr. It climbs 925 ft (282 m) in total, up to a high point of 548 ft (167 m).
How hard is The Poets' Trail - Forkhill Route?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for The Poets' Trail - Forkhill Route?
Parking at the far end. 15 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on The Poets' Trail - Forkhill Route?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is The Poets' Trail - Forkhill Route shaded?
Partly shaded (33% under trees).
What can you do on The Poets' Trail - Forkhill Route?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near The Poets' Trail - Forkhill Route?
Genova's, 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Mace, 0.7 mi (1.1 km).
Is this a good week for The Poets' Trail - Forkhill Route?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Ring of Gullion Way - Section 4 Ring of Gullion AONB · Easy · 4 mi (6.4 km)
- Carrive Link Ring of Gullion AONB · Easy · 1.3 mi (2.2 km)
- The Poets' Trail - Forkhill Route Ring of Gullion AONB · Easy · 6.3 mi (10.2 km)
- Hip Road Ring of Gullion AONB · Easy · 0.2 mi (0.4 km)
- The Giant's Lair Slieve Gullion Forest Park · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.3 km)
- The Poets' Trail - Ballykeel Loop Ring of Gullion AONB · Moderate · 7.9 mi (12.7 km)
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