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Climb by Rostrevor Forest – Spelga Reservoir Hill Climb loop from Rostrevor

Road cycling routes

Northern Ireland

Newry And Mourne

Climb by Rostrevor Forest – Spelga Reservoir Hill Climb loop from Rostrevor

Moderate

4.8

(4)

52

riders

Climb by Rostrevor Forest – Spelga Reservoir Hill Climb loop from Rostrevor

01:59

40.2km

600m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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After 34.5 km for 294 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

376 m

The Church Licensed Café & Bistro

Highlight • Cafe

Plenty of parking for bikes. Breakfast Menu until 10.00 to 12.00

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2

517 m

Fairy Glen

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful spot and great meet up point if you’re setting off from Rostrevor.

Tip by

3

9.05 km

Climb by Rostrevor Forest

Highlight • Forest

Good road surface with great views on all sides.

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4

15.2 km

Spelga Reservoir Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Scenic views across County Down

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5

18.1 km

Slievenaman Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

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

Tip by

6

21.0 km

Scenic Climbs of the Mourne Mountains

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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B

40.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.8 km

305 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.1 km

1.80 km

268 m

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Friday 9 October

13°C

7°C

29 %

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