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View of Carlingford Lough – Lumpers Bar loop from Saint Brigid Shrine

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Louth

View of Carlingford Lough – Lumpers Bar loop from Saint Brigid Shrine

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View of Carlingford Lough – Lumpers Bar loop from Saint Brigid Shrine

02:55

42.1km

720m

Cycling

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

Last updated: July 10, 2026

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7.49 km

Bealach na Tana – The Táin Way Trailhead

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The Táin Way is a 40 kilometre (25 mi) circular hiking trail that starts and ends in Carlingford.

Named after the ancient Irish epic "Táin Bó Cúailnge", the route winds …

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15.5 km

Black Mountain North side

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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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16.7 km

View West from Clermont Pass

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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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16.7 km

View of Slieve Gullion from Clermont Pass

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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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18.1 km

Clermont Carn viewpoint

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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 …

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19.2 km

View of Carlingford Lough from Clermont Pass

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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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20.2 km

Viewpoint

23.2 km

View of Carlingford Lough

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33.2 km

Lumpers Bar

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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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42.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.4 km

853 m

707 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.3 km

16.6 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Saturday 18 July

19°C

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View of Carlingford Lough – Lumpers Bar loop from Saint Brigid Shrine

Bealach na Tana – The Táin Way Trailhead

Black Mountain North side

View West from Clermont Pass

View of Slieve Gullion from Clermont Pass

Clermont Carn viewpoint

View of Carlingford Lough from Clermont Pass

View of Carlingford Lough

Lumpers Bar

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