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Carlingford – Lumpers Bar loop from The Lumpers

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Ireland

Louth

Carlingford – Lumpers Bar loop from The Lumpers

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Carlingford – Lumpers Bar loop from The Lumpers

04:41

45.9km

1,420m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 20.5 km for 233 m

After 41.3 km for 147 m

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17.9 km

Taaffes Castle

Highlight • Castle

Taaffe's Castle is a fortified merchant's house dating from the early 16th century, built by the wealthy Taaffe family, who later became the Earls of Carlingford. Situated near the old harbour, the building originally served as a trading post on the ground floor with residential floors above. The architecture displays typical defensive features such as machicolations, narrow loopholes, spiral staircases, and multi-level garderobes. [curiousireland.ie], [castles.nl], [carlingfor...centre.com]
The main structure is a four-storey rectangular tower, later extended with a 16th-century northern extension. Its location and construction clearly demonstrate Carlingford's importance as a thriving trading town during that period. After the 17th century, it fell into disuse, and eventually fell into disuse. Today, it forms part of a pub complex and remains a striking example of medieval urban defensive architecture in Carlingford.

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18.0 km

Carlingford

Highlight • Settlement

This charming seaside town overlooks the Mourne Mountains, whose silhouette rises along the coast of Northern Ireland. Carlingford is very lively at weekends thanks to its many pubs and restaurants, which attract visitors from the north, and is famous for its oysters.
The village has several historical sights, such as the small King John's Castle, with its romantic silhouette overlooking the sea, and Taaffe's Castle, a former 16th-century merchant's house located a little further from the quay.

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35.2 km

Viewpoint

36.3 km

View of Carlingford Lough from Clermont Pass

Highlight • Viewpoint

Heading east to descend the Clermont Pass on the Táin Way, the view over Carlingford Lough to Cranfield Point is sublime.

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37.4 km

Clermont Carn viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a spectacular viewpoint just to the north of Clermont Carn's true summit, which is somewhat less attractive due to its transmission site. The summit is also home to an ancient burial site. Looking north, you can see into Northern Ireland and across towards the Mourne Mountains.

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37.6 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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40.1 km

Carnavaddy Summit

Highlight • Summit

Carnavaddy isn't quite an official mountain at 475 m (1,558 ft), but it's a prominent mountain and commands great views down the peninsula and out to sea.
It can be walked from either side and is often combined with Clermont Carn to the north to make an excellent mountain day.

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45.7 km

Basecamp Coffee

Highlight • Cafe

A quick stop at the coffee and snack hut next to Lumper's Bar is just the thing to recharge your batteries after a challenging stage. The small hut offers everything a cyclist's heart desires: fresh coffee, sweet waffles and hearty snacks that give you the energy you need for the next stretch. With the smell of freshly brewed coffee in the air and the cozy atmosphere, it's easy to take a quick breather and rest your legs here.

The location right on the road makes it an ideal stopover, even if the traffic can be a bit noisy at times. But hey, who cares about small things with such beautiful surroundings and typical Irish hospitality? The colorful bench and the small decorations give the place a special charm that invites you to linger - even if it's just for a moment.

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45.8 km

Lumpers Bar

Highlight • Pub

The highest bar in County Louth along the Táin Way.

A traditional Irish pub that offers a cozy interior with a warming fire and excellent food. A favourite amongst locals and hikers!

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45.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.1 km

15.0 km

8.90 km

3.76 km

115 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.1 km

9.32 km

9.00 km

2.72 km

741 m

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Wednesday 15 July

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Taaffes Castle

Carlingford

View of Carlingford Lough from Clermont Pass

Clermont Carn viewpoint

Clermont Carn Summit and Transmission Site

Carnavaddy Summit

Basecamp Coffee

Lumpers Bar

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