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Corry Obelisk Monument

📷 Eric Jones · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Dogs welcome

Getting here

54.17926, -6.33390

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦60+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Magpie and Rook
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • ☕Synge & Byrne — a good base for a longer summer day out

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingCaféParking· PaidPlayground

Best for

5 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Magpie, Rook, Robin +57 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Magpie, Rook, Robin +57 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Red Admiral, Peacock, Leucozona lucorum +25 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Red Admiral, Peacock, Leucozona lucorum +25 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Giant Hogweed, Himalayan Balsam, Japanese Knotweed +11 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Giant Hogweed, Himalayan Balsam, Japanese Knotweed +11 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

14 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Ring of Gullion WayWalking route53 km
Named routeLength 53 kmRound tripRegional walking route
Ulster Way (Newry Canal section)Walking route
Named routeNational walking route
Dog Kennel LaneWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Ring of Gullion Way - Section 1Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
St Patrick's Way: The Pilgrim WalkWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Newry Canal towpathpublic footpath · 1.4 km
Public pathpublic footpathLength 1.4 kmSurface asphaltPath type: path
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Cycling

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Network National Route 99 ExtensionCycling route

Newcastle to Newry

Named routeRef 99National Cycle Network
National Cycle Network National Route 9Cycling route

Belfast to Newry

Named routeRef 9National Cycle Network
Carlingford Lough GreenwayCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
City Centre linkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Carnbane Way and Craigmore Way Cycleway / FootwayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route6.9 km
Named routeRef 9Length 6.9 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

J0826 : The Corry Monument, Sandys Street

📷 Eric Jones · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

J0826 : The Corry Monument, Sandys Street

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🌱Derrymore DemesneUrban park3.6 km→🌱St Colmans ParkUrban park800 m→🌱Corry ParkUrban park0 m→🌱Newry Cathedral GardensUrban park600 m→🌱College Square KickaboutUrban park4.3 km→🌱Drumily Play AreaUrban park5 km→

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