Grange, Co Louth

What If the 7km Rooskey Loop at Grange could talk it would tell you that you're treading old laneways that were once used by farmers and their horses and carts. These days, the laneways offer a tranquil way to explore what was once an outlying farm for the Cistercian Order located in Newry during medieval times. Following the purple arrows, walk along forest tracks, grassy roads and trails to arrive at an abandoned village with an old limekiln and the ruin of the Rooskey Priory - an early Christian site. Keep your eyes peeled for the grinding stone at the end of Billy's Lane that was once used to crush gorse plants for horse fodder.

Start/Finish John Long's Pub, Grange Village, Co Louth

Getting there Take Exit 18 off the M1, then take the R173 towards Carlingford. Follow the R173 for 15km passing the village of The Bush. After approximately 1km, watch for a crossroads and signs for the village of Grange on your left, at an old railway bridge. Turn left here and follow the road for approximately 1km to reach St James's Church on your right.

Level Moderate - there's some ascent and descent but nothing too hectic.

Length/Time 7km /2.5 hours