Windy Gap Pad

  • 3 miles
  • Mountain
  • Mountainous with rough sections

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.

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.

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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