The Windy Gap is a well know view point, off the Slievenaboley Road, in the Dromara Hills. The Windy Gap Pad is a rough farm track of just under a mile in length which joins the Slievenaboley and Legananny Roads. Simply follow the lane which starts a short distance from the car park to get a taste of the local area and return to the starting point or follow the directions below to extend your walk along country roads.
Windy Gap Pad
- 3 miles
- Mountain
- Mountainous with rough sections
The Dromara Hills, part of the Mourne and Slieve Croob Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, are a compact area of hill, moorland and farms in the foothills of the Mourne Mountains.
Facilities
Windy Car park at starting point
Shop and pubs in Leitrim village.
This information has been provided by WalkNI. com
Location
Slievenaboley Road
Ballyward
Castlewellan
Co Down
BT31 9UD
Points of Interest
Great Views
Ancient Monuments
The path is inclined to live up to its name
but the views across the surrounding countryside are remarkable