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Northern Ireland

Lackan Road – The Yard Café loop from Newcastle

Road cycling routes

Northern Ireland

Lackan Road – The Yard Café loop from Newcastle

Moderate

5.0

(1)

20

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Lackan Road – The Yard Café loop from Newcastle

02:08

48.0km

500m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. 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 24, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.93 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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12.7 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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24.0 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.

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41.5 km

View of the Mourne Mountains from Bryansford Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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48.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.4 km

4.67 km

1.87 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

47.9 km

131 m

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Highest point (210 m)

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