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Spelga Reservoir Hill Climb – Climb by Rostrevor Forest loop from Ballyroney Road

Road cycling routes

Northern Ireland

Spelga Reservoir Hill Climb – Climb by Rostrevor Forest loop from Ballyroney Road

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Spelga Reservoir Hill Climb – Climb by Rostrevor Forest loop from Ballyroney Road

03:24

71.1km

930m

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: April 25, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

5.86 km

Lackan Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beautiful smooth Tarmac with stunning views off the Mourne Mountains, mostly quiet from traffic to afford you time to have a good look around at the scenery

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2

19.3 km

Scenic Climbs of the Mourne Mountains

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A narrow road with many short but very steep little climbs surrounded by stunning views of the Mourne Mountains and all of County Down, go on test the legs!

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3

24.4 km

Spelga Reservoir Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Scenic views across County Down

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4

33.3 km

Climb by Rostrevor Forest

Highlight • Forest

Good road surface with great views on all sides.

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5

58.9 km

The Yard Café

Highlight • Cafe

A great little cafe set in the bike shop, with great coffee and a nice variety of sweet goodies.

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B

71.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

69.8 km

1.30 km

Surfaces

66.2 km

4.95 km

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Friday 26 June

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16°C

87 %

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