Carlingford – The Tholsel, Carlingford loop from Carlingford

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Carlingford – The Tholsel, Carlingford loop from Carlingford

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Carlingford – The Tholsel, Carlingford loop from Carlingford

02:25

40.6km

210m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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: August 2, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.8 km for 75 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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12.3 km

Carlingford Railway Station

Highlight • Historical Site

The former Carlingford Railway Station is a beautifully preserved reminder of the time when the steam train was the lifeblood of the Cooley Peninsula. The station was once an important …

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12.3 km

Taaffes Castle

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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 …

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12.4 km

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, …

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12.9 km

The Tholsel, Carlingford

Highlight • Historical Site

National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (The Tholsel, Tholsel Street, LIBERTIES OF CARLINGFORD, Carlingford, LOUTH, 2023-01-30):
buildingsofireland.ie/buildings-search/building/13825045/the-tholsel-tholsel-street-liberties-of-carlingford-carlingford-louth
“Reg No 13825045”

Wikipedia (Tholsel, 2023-01-30):
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tholsel
“Tholsel was a name traditionally used for …

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13.0 km

Carlingford Heritage Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Carlingford Heritage Centre - Churchyard Rd - 0429373454 - carlingfordheritagecentre.com. Housed in a former medieval church restored by volunteers, this cultural centre offers insights into Carlingford's history. It hosts temporary exhibitions and various cultural events.

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14.0 km

Beach

17.0 km

Greenore Golf Course

Highlight • Structure

23.1 km

Lily Finnegan's

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Lily Finnegan's (Traditional Irish Pub, 2024-08-09):
lilyfinnegans.com
FACEBOOK (Lily Finnegans, 2024-08-09):
facebook.com/lilyfinnegans
INSTAGRAM (Lily Finnegans, 2024-08-09):
instagram.com/lilyfinnegans

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29.1 km