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Slievenaman Climb – Spelga Reservoir Hill Climb loop from Castlewellan

Road cycling routes

Northern Ireland

Slievenaman Climb – Spelga Reservoir Hill Climb loop from Castlewellan

Moderate

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Slievenaman Climb – Spelga Reservoir Hill Climb loop from Castlewellan

02:29

48.7km

810m

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: August 2, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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6.60 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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2

10.2 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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3

15.7 km

Slievenaman Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

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

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4

23.1 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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5

27.7 km

Spelga Reservoir Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Scenic views across County Down

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6

37.4 km

Trassey Road

Highlight • Parking

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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48.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.2 km

2.54 km

1.23 km

527 m

187 m

Surfaces

46.9 km

1.65 km

189 m

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