Hanna’s Close – The Close Walk
A circular walk starting at Hanna's Close Cottages following quiet country roads.
County Down
Distance 0.4 miles
OS Map Sheet 29
Terrain Country roads
Nearest Town Kilkeel
Route Shape Circular
Grid Reference J313165
Route Type Riverside, Woodland
Route Description
Starting at the car park next to Hanna's Close Cottages - take the path south through the Close towards the river.
Cross over the wooden bridge or stepping stones and proceed north, to a picnic area.
Cross back over the river by the wooden bridge or stepping stones and continue north passing Otter Island on your right.
Continue north up a steep hill following the path from the river valley to the Close lane. Climb over a wooden stile and turn left down a green lane to the Close.
Point of Interest
Otter Island, Kilkeel River
Public transport
Translink - journeyplanner.translink.co.uk
Facilities
Toilets in Hanna's Close - opening hours apply
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Walk Route
Hanna’s Close – The Close Walk