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Northern Ireland

Slievenaman Climb – Newcastle Harbour loop from Castlewellan

Bike touring routes & trails

Northern Ireland

Slievenaman Climb – Newcastle Harbour loop from Castlewellan

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Slievenaman Climb – Newcastle Harbour loop from Castlewellan

03:50

60.4km

710m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Waypoints

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Start point

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4.94 km

Maghera Round Tower

Highlight • Monument

The ruined round tower marks the site of an early church founded by the 6th-century St Domongart (Donard), after whom the highest peak in the Mourne Mountains is named. The …

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2

8.50 km

Shimna River in Tollymore Forest Park

Highlight • Bridge

Forest paths along the Shimna river marked by many curiosities, both natural and artificial. Rocky outcrops, bridges, grottos and caves. Elsewhere in the park the tree lover can find exotic …

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3

18.2 km

Slievenaman Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Take your time and enjoy the descent down the other side!

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21.3 km

Highest Road in Northern Ireland

Highlight • Mountain Pass

5

25.7 km

Crocknafeola Wood

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely Crocknafeola wood covers an area of around five acres and is a mixture of scrubland, Douglas fir and spruce. There are a number of trails throughout the wood, which …

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6

37.8 km

The Longstone

Highlight • Monument

This stone is probably a remnant of a larger chambered grave site which was destroyed. There is a spoken tradition from the area that there was once at least three …

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7

47.8 km

View of the Mourne Coast at Bloody Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sea on one side and the Mournes on the other, it's a pretty great place to ride a bike.

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50.6 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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60.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.7 km

12.1 km

4.30 km

166 m

152 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

57.0 km

3.06 km

189 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Friday 26 June

18°C

14°C

71 %

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