This circular route takes you from Newry through the scenic South Armagh countryside.

Follow Route 9 from Newry to Camlough along the B113 stopping off in Bessbrook where the "Model Village" was built by a Quaker linen manufacturer for his employees.

Return towards Newry and follow the A25 to Camlough where there is a pleasant route along the lake en route to Belleek and Newtownhamilton. From Newtownhamilton take the A29 southwards for 1 mile then the B135 to Cullyhanna. Here you will find the Cardinal O'Fiaich Centre which exhibits the life and times of Cardinal Thomas O'Fiaich.

From here continue along the B135 towards Crossmaglen. Exit Crossmaglen on the B30 to Creggan Old Church Graveyard which contains the O'Neill vault, one of Ireland's most prominent Gaelic Families.

Continue along the B30 towards Silverbridge passing the Ballykeel Dolmen and the Ti Chulainn Centre.

Leave Mullaghbane on the B134 towards Forkhill joining the B113 back to Newry.

ACCOMMODATION NEARBY

Cross Square Hotel
O'Fiaich Square
Crossmaglen
BT35 9HQ
Tel: 028 3086 0505
Email: info@crosssquarehotel.com
Web: www.crosssquarehotel.com

Lakeview B&B
34 Church Road
Forkhill
BT35 9SX
Tel: 028 3088 8382
Email: lakeviewb.bforkhill@talk21.com

Carrickbroad Cottage Self Catering
60 Carrickbroad Road
Dromintee
Tel: 028 3088 8167
Email: bredalarkin571@hotmail.com