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Fairy Glen, Rostrevor – Pierce's Castle loop from Rostrevor

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Fairy Glen, Rostrevor – Pierce's Castle loop from Rostrevor

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Fairy Glen, Rostrevor – Pierce's Castle loop from Rostrevor

02:25

23.2km

520m

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: March 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 185 m for 87 m

After 529 m for 61 m

After 1.31 km for 309 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

55 m

The Church Licensed Café & Bistro

Highlight • Cafe

Plenty of parking for bikes. Breakfast Menu until 10.00 to 12.00

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130 m

Stone Wall and Trees in Mourne AONB

Highlight • Forest

199 m

Entrance to the Fairy Glen and Kilbroney Park

Highlight • Trail

The meeting spot for most hikes, runs, bike rides etc that start in Rostrevor.

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400 m

The Old Oak Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

This character is believed to be over 250 years old. It is a remnant of the old oak woodlands that clothed the lower slopes of the Mournes several centuries ago. …

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1.19 km

Fairy Glen, Rostrevor

Highlight • Natural

1.32 km

Stream Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

12.6 km

Pierce's Castle

Highlight • Natural Monument

Atmospheric landmark, easy to get to: just a quick jog up Batt's Road and swing to the left. Probably a good place for rock climbers.

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22.9 km

Tom Dunn Memorial Statue

Highlight • Historical Site

Unveiled in Sept 2023

Tom Dunn’s legacy as the local hedge school master and as a leading United Irishman meant he was known locally as the ‘Peasant Patriot’. He knew …

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23.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.5 km

2.34 km

1.93 km

1.31 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.0 km

2.66 km

362 m

113 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

17°C

11°C

50 %

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Fairy Glen, Rostrevor – Pierce's Castle loop from Rostrevor

The Church Licensed Café & Bistro

Stone Wall and Trees in Mourne AONB

Entrance to the Fairy Glen and Kilbroney Park

The Old Oak Tree

Fairy Glen, Rostrevor

Stream Path

Pierce's Castle

Tom Dunn Memorial Statue

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