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Slievenaman Climb – Newcastle Harbour loop from Newcastle

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Northern Ireland
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Murlough Upper

Slievenaman Climb – Newcastle Harbour loop from Newcastle

Moderate

28

riders

Slievenaman Climb – Newcastle Harbour loop from Newcastle

02:18

50.5km

550m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Mourne AONB

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

6.53 km

View of the Mourne Mountains from Bryansford Road

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Great view of the Mourne Mountains and close to Tollymore Forest Park.

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2

12.0 km

Slievenaman Climb

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

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3

16.2 km

Descent to Kilkeel in the Mourne Mountains

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Fast flowing descent down to the fishing village of Kilkeel. Beautiful scenery in the heart of the Mournes and fast, smooth tarmac

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4

47.7 km

Newcastle Harbour

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If you fancy a dip after all those hills, this is a very safe spot for swimming. The slipway at the side of the harbour wall is the preferred entry …

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5

48.9 km

Nikki's Cafe

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Lovely cafe with great coffee and food.

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49.6 km

Shimna River

Lake

7

50.4 km

Slieve Donard Hotel

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B

50.5 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.3 km

20.2 km

872 m

117 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

50.3 km

263 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 8 October

14°C

8°C

60 %

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