Hanna's Close - The Close Walk
A circular walk starting at Hanna's Close Cottages following quiet country roads.
County
Down
Distance
1.5 miles
OS Map
Sheet 29
Nearest Town
Kilkeel
Route Shape
Circular
Route Type
Riverside, Woodland
Terrain
Country roads
Grid Reference (Start)
J313165
Grid Reference (End)
J313165
Point of Interest
Otter Island, Kilkeel River
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Mournes
Route Description
Starting at the car park next to Hanna's Close Cottages - take the path south through the Close towards the river.
Cross over the wooden bridge or stepping stones and proceed north, to a picnic area.
Cross back over the river by the wooden bridge or stepping stones and continue north passing Otter Island on your right.
Continue north up a steep hill following the path from the river valley to the Close lane. Climb over a wooden stile and turn left down a green lane to the Close.
Getting to the Start (by Public Transport)
Translink - journeyplanner.translink.co.uk
Getting to the Start (by Car)
Start at the car park next to Hanna's Close cottages which are located on the Aughnahoory Road approximately 1 mile from Kilkeel.
Facilities
Toilets in Hanna's Close - opening hours apply
Publication
Walking the Close, a guide to walking in and around the Hanna's Close.
Publication Availability
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