Crocknafeola Wood – Slievenaman Climb loop from Bryansford

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Crocknafeola Wood – Slievenaman Climb loop from Bryansford

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Crocknafeola Wood – Slievenaman Climb loop from Bryansford

03:58

62.6km

760m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 26.7 km for 87 m

After 27.0 km for 87 m

Waypoints

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692 m

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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20.0 km

Climb with Panoramic Views by Rostrevor Forest

Highlight • Climb

This steady easy going climb offers stunning panoramic views of the forest and the surrounding Mountains of Mourne. Catch your breath and take it all in.

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26.5 km

Tom Dunn Memorial Statue

Highlight • Historical Site

Unveiled in Sept 2023

Tom Dunn’s legacy as the local hedge school master and as a leading United Irishman meant he was known locally as the ‘Peasant Patriot’. He knew …

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26.9 km

The Old Oak Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

This character is believed to be over 250 years old. It is a remnant of the old oak woodlands that clothed the lower slopes of the Mournes several centuries ago. …

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27.5 km

The Roundabout Tree

Highlight • Natural

It feels as if stories from times long past hang in the air here – the old tree has probably seen many seasons and radiates a certain calm and constancy.

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46.8 km

Crocknafeola Wood

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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51.3 km