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Slievenaman Climb – Newcastle Harbour loop from Castlewellan

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United Kingdom
Northern Ireland
Down
Ballylough

Slievenaman Climb – Newcastle Harbour loop from Castlewellan

Hard

15

riders

Slievenaman Climb – Newcastle Harbour loop from Castlewellan

03:50

60.4km

710m

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: August 12, 2026

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Mourne AONB

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.94 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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2

8.50 km

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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3

18.2 km

Slievenaman Climb

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Take your time and enjoy the descent down the other side!

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4

21.3 km

Highest Road in Northern Ireland

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5

25.7 km

Crocknafeola Wood

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Lovely Crocknafeola wood covers an area of around five acres and is a mixture of scrubland, Douglas fir and spruce. There are a number of trails throughout the wood, which …

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6

37.8 km

The Longstone

Highlight • Monument

This stone is probably a remnant of a larger chambered grave site which was destroyed. There is a spoken tradition from the area that there was once at least three …

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7

47.8 km

Sea on one side and the Mournes on the other, it's a pretty great place to ride a bike.

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8

50.6 km

Newcastle Harbour

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If you fancy a dip after all those hills, this is a very safe spot for swimming. The slipway at the side of the harbour wall is the preferred entry …

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60.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.3 km

12.1 km

3.75 km

122 m

117 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

57.3 km

3.05 km

102 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Friday 16 October

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