Walking - The PoetsTrail – Creggan Loop

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This moderate walk derives its name from the famous South Armagh Poets, Art McCumhaigh, Patrick MacAliondain and Seamus Mor MacMurphy – as famous for being an outlaw as a poet.  This walk starts at Creggan Churchyard where the three poets are buried and covers a distance of 8 miles.  Details of the walk can be obtained from Newry Tourist Information Centre.

  Features

Look Out For
Creggan Churchyard
O’Neill Burial Vault
Burial Plots of the three poets
Roches Castle

Fun Things to Do
Take a walk through South Armagh

Facilities

Admission Charges
No Admission Fee

Location
Walk starts at Creggan Parish Churchyard, Crossmaglen

Contact Us
Newry Tourist Office
Bank Parade
Newry
BT35 6HR
028 3026 8877
email:  newrytic@newryandmourne.gov.uk

Opening Times

Walk can be done all year