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Climb by Rostrevor Forest – Spelga Reservoir Hill Climb loop from Newcastle

Climb by Rostrevor Forest – Spelga Reservoir Hill Climb loop from Newcastle

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Climb by Rostrevor Forest – Spelga Reservoir Hill Climb loop from Newcastle

03:48

81.6km

1,010m

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 23, 2026

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After 46.7 km for 67 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

13.1 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

Tip by

27.3 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.

Tip by

31.2 km

Archaeological Site

46.3 km

Turret Hill

Forest

48.3 km

Fairy Glen

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful spot and great meet up point if you’re setting off from Rostrevor.

Tip by

57.8 km

Climb by Rostrevor Forest

Highlight • Forest

Good road surface with great views on all sides.

Tip by

63.9 km

Spelga Reservoir Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Scenic views across County Down

Tip by

71.4 km

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 not leave valuables on show within your car as thieves operate here).

Tip by

75.9 km

View of the Mourne Mountains from Bryansford Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view of the Mourne Mountains and close to Tollymore Forest Park.

Tip by

81.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

70.8 km

8.39 km

1.90 km

540 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

78.7 km

2.69 km

217 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Sunday 12 July

20°C

12°C

0 %

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Lackan Road

The Yard Café

View of Carlingford Lough

Fairy Glen

Climb by Rostrevor Forest

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Trassey Road

View of the Mourne Mountains from Bryansford Road

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