Parnell's Bridge – Tollymore Forest Park loop from Bryansford

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Parnell's Bridge – Tollymore Forest Park loop from Bryansford

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Parnell's Bridge – Tollymore Forest Park loop from Bryansford

01:52

6.68km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Mourne AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.52 km

Parnell's Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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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1.75 km

Stepping Stones at Mourne AONB

Highlight • Trail

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

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1.81 km

Game of Thrones Filming Location – Wildling Pit

Highlight • Natural

This site is the location for the series' prologue, representing the location in the Haunted Forest where Night's Watch scouts first discover a mysterious arrangement of wildling remains.

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2.94 km

Hore's Bridge

Highlight • Forest

FACEBOOK (History of Newcastle, Co. Down, Hore's Bridge, 2026-08-15):
facebook.com/HistoryofNewcastleCo.Down/photos/hores-bridge-over-the-spinkwee-river-sw-tollymore-was-built-in-1824-the-date-is-/754755631362196
“… Hore's Bridge over the Spinkwee River, SW Tollymore, was built in 1824. …”

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4.29 km

View of the Pond

Highlight • Lake

Here you can enjoy the weather and the view in peace

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4.93 km

Tollymore Forest Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

A fantastic park. Very many hiking trails. A campsite is also available. In the park you drive through a stone gate. The gate closes at 20 o'clock and opens at 8 o'clock.

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