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Flagstaff Viewpoint – Newry Train Station loop from Newry

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Flagstaff Viewpoint – Newry Train Station loop from Newry

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Flagstaff Viewpoint – Newry Train Station loop from Newry

02:45

38.4km

760m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 37.8 km for 136 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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14.7 km

Black Mountain North side

Highlight • Climb

This tough climb leads you to an excellent viewpoint. With far reaching views extending to Anglesey mountain to the east and Slieve Gullion Forest Park to the west it is well worth the tough climb.

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15.9 km

View West from Clermont Pass

Highlight • Viewpoint

Some say the views from the Cooley Mountains are one of the most beautiful in all the country. To the west of the Clermont Pass you can see across to Slieve Gullion.

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15.9 km

View of Slieve Gullion from Clermont Pass

Highlight • Viewpoint

It's said that the views from the Cooley Mountains are some of the most beautiful in all the country. To the west of the Clermont Pass you can see across to Slieve Gullion.

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17.4 km

Clermont Carn Summit and Transmission Site

Highlight • Summit

At the highest point of the Black Mountain you are greeted by spectacular views of the surrounding landscape and the Irish Sea.

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19.7 km

Viewpoint

27.7 km

Flagstaff Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Another great viewpoint in this area, with views over to the Mournes, across Carlingford Lough.

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28.7 km

Mary Connolly Memorial Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

A stunning view all the way along the canal. From Newry on the left right over to Rostrevor and Killowen on the right.

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33.2 km

Church of the Sacred Heart, Killeavy

Highlight • Other

This church is relatively modern, as it was built between 1911 and 1916.
It features a Romanesque design and serves as the Parish Church of Killeavy Upper in the Archdiocese of Armagh.

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38.4 km

Newry Train Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Trains to Dublin and Belfast

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38.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.8 km

3.11 km

2.09 km

871 m

447 m

162 m

Surfaces

25.4 km

11.7 km

560 m

543 m

244 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 24 June

27°C

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Flagstaff Viewpoint – Newry Train Station loop from Newry

Black Mountain North side

View West from Clermont Pass

View of Slieve Gullion from Clermont Pass

Clermont Carn Summit and Transmission Site

Flagstaff Viewpoint

Mary Connolly Memorial Viewpoint

Church of the Sacred Heart, Killeavy

Newry Train Station

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