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View of Twelve Arches Bridge – Slieve Donard Hotel loop from Guiness Road

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
Northern Ireland
Down
Guiness

View of Twelve Arches Bridge – Slieve Donard Hotel loop from Guiness Road

Moderate

3

riders

View of Twelve Arches Bridge – Slieve Donard Hotel loop from Guiness Road

02:00

42.8km

470m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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After 16.0 km for 162 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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9.16 km

Bensill Wood

Forest

2

12.1 km

Clough Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

The motte and bailey dates to c.1200 and is an excellent example of an Anglo-Norman earthwork castle. The taller mound, the motte, was built of earth to provide a look-out …

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3

16.4 km

4

19.7 km

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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5

23.3 km

Slieve Donard Hotel

Highlight • Rest Area

6

24.8 km

Nikki's Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely cafe with great coffee and food.

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B

42.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.9 km

13.3 km

3.62 km

2.65 km

176 m

118 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.2 km

2.61 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (240 m)

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Saturday 11 July

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14°C

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