Trace Kilrea from the old hilltop church that gave the town its name, round the Mercers'-planned Diamond, to the Scots Kirk and its Fairy Thorn — a compact loop through a River Bann plantation town. Looking for things to do in Kilrea? Start here — no car, no ticket, no booking.
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Stops on This Trail
Kilrea Old Church & Graveyard
St Patrick's Church
The Diamond & War Memorial
24–25 The Diamond (former hotel)
First Kilrea Presbyterian Church (the 'Scots Kirk')
Northern Bank, Main Street
The Manor House, Bridge Street
For Schools
This trail is also available as a free printable classroom worksheet or full trail booklet — no site visit required. See how Classroom Prep Mode works →