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Head Road, Mourne AONB – Trassey Road loop from Downpatrick

Head Road, Mourne AONB – Trassey Road loop from Downpatrick

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Head Road, Mourne AONB – Trassey Road loop from Downpatrick

03:59

87.6km

940m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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22.0 km

Moneycarragh River

Lake

24.1 km

View of Twelve Arches Bridge

Highlight • River

Twelve Arches is a stunning old stone bridge that carries the old Newcastle – Dundrum/Belfast road across the Carrigs River. There are a few picnic benches here and wonderful views up and down the river.

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28.6 km

Nikki's Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely cafe with great coffee and food.

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29.8 km

Newcastle Harbour

Highlight • Structure

If you fancy a dip after all those hills, this is a very safe spot for swimming. The slipway at the side of the harbour wall is the preferred entry …

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42.5 km

Carrick Cottage Café

Highlight • Cafe

45.2 km

Head Road, Mourne AONB

Highlight • Viewpoint

Decent route along the base of the mountain, overlooking the sea. Some hills and fast descents.

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60.9 km

Trassey Road

Highlight • Parking

Narrow, bumpy but quiet Mountain road in the heart of the Kingdom of Mourne. A couple of Car parks along the road to get out and hike the Mountains (do …

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64.7 km

View of the Mourne Mountains from Bryansford Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view of the Mourne Mountains and close to Tollymore Forest Park.

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87.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.8 km

30.1 km

2.53 km

1.56 km

340 m

261 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

86.9 km

379 m

361 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Head Road, Mourne AONB – Trassey Road loop from Downpatrick

View of Twelve Arches Bridge

Nikki's Cafe

Newcastle Harbour

Carrick Cottage Café

Head Road, Mourne AONB

Trassey Road

View of the Mourne Mountains from Bryansford Road

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