View of Twelve Arches Bridge loop from Murlough Nature Reserve

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View of Twelve Arches Bridge loop from Murlough Nature Reserve

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View of Twelve Arches Bridge loop from Murlough Nature Reserve

01:09

4.47km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Mourne AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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121 m

View of Twelve Arches Bridge

Highlight • River

Twelve Arches is a stunning old stone bridge that carries the old Newcastle – Dundrum/Belfast road across the Carrigs River. There are a few picnic benches here and wonderful views up and down the river.

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1.08 km

View of the Mourne Mountains and Dundrum

Highlight • Natural Monument

Enjoy sublime views south-west to the beautiful Mourne mountain range and north-east toward the coastal town of Dundrum.

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2.35 km

Gate to the Beach in Mourne AONB

Highlight • Rest Area

2.99 km

Beach

4.02 km

Murlough Nature Reserve Boardwalk

Highlight • Viewpoint

This boardwalk runs right through the thick of the Murlough Nature Reserve, a beautiful 6000-year-old sand dune system owned by the National Trust. This diverse and fragile ecosystem is home …

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4.06 km

Murlough Nature Reserve Wildflower Meadows

Highlight • Trail

A stunning mix of sand, grass, heather and wild flowers, with plenty of rough trails and neat boardwalk to explore in this National Trust reserve on the edge of the Irish Sea.

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