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Shimna River Waterfall – Parnell's Bridge loop from Bryansford

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Northern Ireland

Shimna River Waterfall – Parnell's Bridge loop from Bryansford

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Shimna River Waterfall – Parnell's Bridge loop from Bryansford

01:26

5.12km

100m

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 6, 2026

Tips

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

943 m

Boundary Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

really lovely bridge crossing

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2

1.24 km

Waterfall in Mourne AONB

Highlight • Viewpoint

Simply beautiful, you have to go to the bridge to see it

Translated by Google •

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3

1.24 km

Shimna River Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

This small waterfall of the Schmink River can be admired less than 300 m from the hiking trail.

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4

1.77 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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5

2.79 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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6

3.19 km

Cascade

Highlight • Waterfall

7

3.55 km

Tollymore Forest Game of Thrones Filming Location

Highlight • Historical Site

If you're a Game of Thrones fan, then you're in luck. This exact spot is where the well-known scene of the Direwolf puppies being found and assigned to each of the 5 stark children was filmed.

Tip by

8

3.67 km

Stepping Stones, Tollymore Forest Park

Highlight • Forest

Here it is a joy to cross the Schimna River, a wonderful change.

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B

5.12 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.28 km

1.54 km

225 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.57 km

2.25 km

287 m

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