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Ruins in Ravensdale Forest – Ravensdale Forest loop from Drumnasillagh

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Ruins in Ravensdale Forest – Ravensdale Forest loop from Drumnasillagh

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Ruins in Ravensdale Forest – Ravensdale Forest loop from Drumnasillagh

02:03

19.6km

520m

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: May 16, 2026

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Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 10.6 km for 491 m

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Parking

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2.64 km

Druids' Circle, Ravensdale Forest

Highlight • Historical Site

The history of the stone circle isn't clear. Is it an ancient druid meeting place or a 19th century vanity project by the landowner? EIther way, it is an intriguing place to visit, just off the trail.

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2.65 km

Stone Circle

Highlight • Historical Site

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3.27 km

Ruins in Ravensdale Forest

Highlight • Historical Site

very easily missed. keep eye open.

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4.37 km

Ravensdale Forest

Highlight • Forest

Featuring a steep rise up to the summit of Black Mountain, Ravensdale Forest is a fantastic place for trail running. There are ancient drove roads, single track trails, old bridges and even a stone circle.

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11.6 km

View of Ravensdale Forest and countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

Climbing up through Ravensdale Forest you are rewarded with fantastic views across the forest to the countryside below.

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18.0 km

Bealach na Tana – The Táin Way Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

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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19.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.7 km

2.91 km

666 m

264 m

Surfaces

16.4 km

2.79 km

264 m

127 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

17°C

11°C

53 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Ruins in Ravensdale Forest – Ravensdale Forest loop from Drumnasillagh

Druids' Circle, Ravensdale Forest

Stone Circle

Ruins in Ravensdale Forest

Ravensdale Forest

View of Ravensdale Forest and countryside

Bealach na Tana – The Táin Way Trailhead

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