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Spelga Reservoir Hill Climb – Trassey Road loop from Rathfriland

Spelga Reservoir Hill Climb – Trassey Road loop from Rathfriland

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Spelga Reservoir Hill Climb – Trassey Road loop from Rathfriland

02:30

53.1km

680m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. 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

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Mourne AONB

Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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401 m

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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10.4 km

Spelga Reservoir Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Scenic views across County Down

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17.9 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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29.4 km

Nikki's Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely cafe with great coffee and food.

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32.5 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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36.1 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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53.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.3 km

3.11 km

462 m

179 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

51.2 km

1.96 km

Elevation

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Spelga Reservoir Hill Climb – Trassey Road loop from Rathfriland

The Yard Café

Spelga Reservoir Hill Climb

Trassey Road

Nikki's Cafe

Shimna River in Tollymore Forest Park

View of the Mourne Mountains from Bryansford Road

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