Whyte Estate Boundary Trail

Route Description for Whyte Estate Boundary Trail

If you’ve been looking for a short adventure that features some interesting historical sites, then look no further than the Whyte Estate Boundary Trail. This route contains the remnants of two ringforts that date back over 1000 years and the estate was also utilized to house soldiers during the Second World War. For such a short route, it sure is packed with plenty of local history!

Setting out from the trailhead, you will make your way to the northeast and follow the forested path as it runs parallel to Old Newry Road, passing by the ruins of the Coolnacran Ringfort deeper into the tree cover on your left. After reaching the northeastern corner of the route, you will turn left and cut across the open field to pass by Johnston’s Ringfort and meet up with Coolnacran Road. Follow this to the southwest in order to complete the loop around the estate and arrive back at the trailhead.