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Spelga Reservoir loop from Newcastle – Mourne

Spelga Reservoir loop from Newcastle – Mourne

Moderate

4.6

(5)

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Spelga Reservoir loop from Newcastle – Mourne

02:28

48.0km

710m

Road cycling

Embark on a challenging road cycling adventure through the heart of the Mourne Mountains with the Spelga Reservoir loop. This moderate route covers 29.8 miles (48.0 km) and features a significant 2318 feet (707 metres) of elevation gain, typically taking about 2 hours and 27 minutes to complete. You will…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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16.8 km

Head Road, Mourne AONB

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Decent route along the base of the mountain, overlooking the sea. Some hills and fast descents.

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27.9 km

Spelga Reservoir Hill Climb

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Scenic views across County Down

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34.0 km

Scenic Climbs of the Mourne Mountains

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A narrow road with many short but very steep little climbs surrounded by stunning views of the Mourne Mountains and all of County Down, go on test the legs!

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37.6 km

Trassey Road

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Narrow, bumpy but quiet Mountain road in the heart of the Kingdom of Mourne. A couple of Car parks along the road to get out and hike the Mountains (do …

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41.4 km

View of the Mourne Mountains from Bryansford Road

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

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48.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.5 km

10.0 km

458 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.7 km

10.3 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (390 m)

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Weather

Thursday 7 May

12°C

6°C

34 %

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Spelga Reservoir loop from Newcastle – Mourne

Head Road, Mourne AONB

Spelga Reservoir Hill Climb

Scenic Climbs of the Mourne Mountains

Trassey Road

View of the Mourne Mountains from Bryansford Road

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