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Lackan Road – View of Castlewellan Castle loop from Scarva

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Lackan Road – View of Castlewellan Castle loop from Scarva

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Lackan Road – View of Castlewellan Castle loop from Scarva

05:20

88.0km

720m

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: May 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 44.1 km for 176 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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25.4 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

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39.2 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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42.6 km

Shimna River

Lake

44.2 km

Archaeological Site

46.4 km

Maghera Round Tower

Highlight • Monument

The ruined round tower marks the site of an early church founded by the 6th-century St Domongart (Donard), after whom the highest peak in the Mourne Mountains is named. The …

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51.2 km

Birch

Highlight • Other

Great coffee and snacks!

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52.4 km

Lovely looking castle surrounded by a lake and lots of trails for walking and cycling. Unfortunately, the castle is not open to the public and swimming is not allowed in the lake (fishing and boats are fine).

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52.7 km

Castlewellan Peace Maze

Highlight • Structure

See if you can find your way to the peace bell in the centre of the maze. Castlewellan Peace Maze, is one of the world's largest permanent hedge mazes representing …

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87.8 km

Scarva Village

Highlight • Historical Site

Village on the Newry cycle path. There is also a Scarva pilbox - one of many left over from the 2nd World War. Worth seeking out if you've got the time.

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88.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.1 km

40.8 km

4.27 km

1.13 km

554 m

110 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

82.7 km

3.94 km

1.02 km

309 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 26 June

21°C

15°C

84 %

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Max wind speed: 34.0 km/h

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Lackan Road – View of Castlewellan Castle loop from Scarva

Lackan Road

Shimna River in Tollymore Forest Park

Maghera Round Tower

Birch

View of Castlewellan Castle

Castlewellan Peace Maze

Scarva Village

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