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Carlingford – The Tholsel, Carlingford loop from Carlingford

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Louth

Carlingford – The Tholsel, Carlingford loop from Carlingford

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Carlingford – The Tholsel, Carlingford loop from Carlingford

03:43

13.6km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Parking

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4.95 km

Táin Cafe

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Café/bar in Ballyonan (Omeath) with a 4.6★ rating, light meals and friendly prices. Located directly on the route.

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12.2 km

This charming seaside town overlooks the Mourne Mountains, whose silhouette rises along the coast of Northern Ireland. Carlingford is very lively at weekends thanks to its many pubs and restaurants, …

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12.5 km

Carlingford Heritage Centre

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Carlingford Heritage Centre - Churchyard Rd - 0429373454 - carlingfordheritagecentre.com. Housed in a former medieval church restored by volunteers, this cultural centre offers insights into Carlingford's history. It hosts temporary exhibitions and various cultural events.

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12.6 km

The Tholsel, Carlingford

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National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (The Tholsel, Tholsel Street, LIBERTIES OF CARLINGFORD, Carlingford, LOUTH, 2023-01-30):
buildingsofireland.ie/buildings-search/building/13825045/the-tholsel-tholsel-street-liberties-of-carlingford-carlingford-louth
“Reg No 13825045”

Wikipedia (Tholsel, 2023-01-30):
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tholsel
“Tholsel was a name traditionally used for …

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12.8 km

Carlingford Railway Station

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The former Carlingford Railway Station is a beautifully preserved reminder of the time when the steam train was the lifeblood of the Cooley Peninsula. The station was once an important …

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13.2 km

Carlingford Castle (King John's Castle)

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Above the medieval street pattern, which dominates the silhouette of Carlingford, stands the imposing ruin of Carlingford Castle, also known as King John’s Castle. This castle was built around 1190 …

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13.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.93 km

1.94 km

1.45 km

1.27 km

Surfaces

4.77 km

4.76 km

2.71 km

876 m

474 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

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Weather

Sunday 30 August

17°C

12°C

13 %

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Carlingford – The Tholsel, Carlingford loop from Carlingford

Táin Cafe

Carlingford

Carlingford Heritage Centre

The Tholsel, Carlingford

Carlingford Railway Station

Carlingford Castle (King John's Castle)

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