Yellow Water River – Yellow Water Picnic Area loop from Kilbroney River

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Yellow Water River – Yellow Water Picnic Area loop from Kilbroney River

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Yellow Water River – Yellow Water Picnic Area loop from Kilbroney River

01:28

4.55km

180m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 3, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Mourne AONB

Waypoints

Start point

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215 m

Yellow Water Trail

Highlight (Segment) • River

A steep but beautiful walk following the Yellow Water river.

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1.03 km

Yellow Water River

Highlight • Forest

You can come at this from a few different directions but any way, it's a nice point to take a break and enjoy the sound of the water flowing below

Tip by

1.06 km

Nice and peaceful place with a bench that's perfect for resting weary legs and watching the wildlife around the lake.
Even with the new gravel path this area can get quite boggy so best to wear the boots.

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3.09 km

Yellow Water Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A lovely fast, flowing single track section of the Red Trail.

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4.46 km

Yellow Water Picnic Area

Highlight • Parking

A lovely small clearing with a few picnic tables and the Yellow Water river running beside it.
The small car park is a good place to leave the car for one of the many walks in this area.

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4.55 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.59 km

968 m

Surfaces

4.12 km

356 m

< 100 m

Elevation