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View of Twelve Arches Bridge – Carrigs Estuary loop from Murlough Nature Reserve

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View of Twelve Arches Bridge – Carrigs Estuary loop from Murlough Nature Reserve

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View of Twelve Arches Bridge – Carrigs Estuary loop from Murlough Nature Reserve

02:02

7.93km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 25, 2026

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Mourne AONB

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Start point

Bus stop

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84 m

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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617 m

Murlough Nature Reserve Boardwalk

Highlight • Viewpoint

This boardwalk runs right through the thick of the Murlough Nature Reserve, a beautiful 6000-year-old sand dune system owned by the National Trust. This diverse and fragile ecosystem is home …

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660 m

Murlough Nature Reserve Wildflower Meadows

Highlight • Trail

A stunning mix of sand, grass, heather and wild flowers, with plenty of rough trails and neat boardwalk to explore in this National Trust reserve on the edge of the Irish Sea.

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2.20 km

Gate to the Beach in Mourne AONB

Highlight • Rest Area

3.42 km

Seal Resting Area at Ballykinler Beach

Highlight • Beach

often possible to see seals here at low tide- but do watch out for the flags at Ballykinler which do restrict access at the far end of the beach when they are using the range.

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4.32 km

Carrigs Estuary

Highlight • River

Lovely running route all the way around the estuary. Can get boggy so be prepared.

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6.42 km

Murlough National Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

7.93 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.00 km

810 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.15 km

1.29 km

154 m

142 m

104 m

103 m

Elevation

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Friday 26 June

18°C

14°C

71 %

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View of Twelve Arches Bridge – Carrigs Estuary loop from Murlough Nature Reserve

View of Twelve Arches Bridge

Murlough Nature Reserve Boardwalk

Murlough Nature Reserve Wildflower Meadows

Gate to the Beach in Mourne AONB

Seal Resting Area at Ballykinler Beach

Carrigs Estuary

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