It is not known where exacly the name ‘Bloody Bridge’ comes from, although it is thought that it may derive from a massacre that occured in the area in 1641. It is said that bodies where thrown over the bridge and into the river, tainting it red with blood. The area surrounding the Bloody Bridge is eerily beautiful and extreamly popular with walkers and backpackers as a gateway into the mournes. There is a carpark at the location of the Bloody Bridge that has both toilet and showering facilities, although during the height of the summer season this can be very busy.
Amazing scenery tough going on the old feet, it definitely lives up to its name if you look carefully on some of the stone work you can see the battles scars and why this bridge gets its rep, if you look closer you can even see some blood residues on the older stonework.
Only issue is when we did a night approach , we got propositioned by a gang of unruly youts.
But be that do not let this put you off this prime dogging spot you can really let loose your dog and allow it to play.
What out for the rocky paths in Their tender paws..
Stuart Trueman
One of the best places in the world. Excitement, fun and danger around every corner. Have just proposed to my babe at the bridge .I hope it will be a long and wild adventure.That is what your guaranteed if your lucky enough to visit this place.Its mental, stay safe, enjoy. [she said yes ]
2 Reviews on “Bloody Bridge”
Amazing scenery tough going on the old feet, it definitely lives up to its name if you look carefully on some of the stone work you can see the battles scars and why this bridge gets its rep, if you look closer you can even see some blood residues on the older stonework.
Only issue is when we did a night approach , we got propositioned by a gang of unruly youts.
But be that do not let this put you off this prime dogging spot you can really let loose your dog and allow it to play.
What out for the rocky paths in Their tender paws..
One of the best places in the world. Excitement, fun and danger around every corner. Have just proposed to my babe at the bridge .I hope it will be a long and wild adventure.That is what your guaranteed if your lucky enough to visit this place.Its mental, stay safe, enjoy. [she said yes ]