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Wooden Shelter with Bench – Shimna River Waterfall loop from Bryansford

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Ballyhafry

Wooden Shelter with Bench – Shimna River Waterfall loop from Bryansford

Moderate

3.0

(1)

18

riders

Wooden Shelter with Bench – Shimna River Waterfall loop from Bryansford

01:08

12.5km

270m

Cycling

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

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 3.17 km for 12 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.74 km

The Hermitage

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Wikipedia (Tollymore Forest Park, 2026-08-14):
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tollymore_Forest_Park
“... The Hermitage is a small stone shelter designed by James Hamilton (2nd Earl of Clanbrassil) in the 1770s in memory to his friend …

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3.18 km

Here it is a joy to cross the Schimna River, a wonderful change.

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3

3.29 km

If you're a Game of Thrones fan, then you're in luck. This exact spot is where the well-known scene of the Direwolf puppies being found and assigned to each of the 5 stark children was filmed.

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4

3.76 km

Wooden Shelter with Bench

Highlight • Structure

Small house with a bench

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5

4.98 km

Shimna River Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

This small waterfall of the Schmink River can be admired less than 300 m from the hiking trail.

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6.73 km

View of the Mourne Mountains

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7

7.99 km

Hore's Bridge

Highlight • Forest

FACEBOOK (History of Newcastle, Co. Down, Hore's Bridge, 2026-08-15):
facebook.com/HistoryofNewcastleCo.Down/photos/hores-bridge-over-the-spinkwee-river-sw-tollymore-was-built-in-1824-the-date-is-/754755631362196
“… Hore's Bridge over the Spinkwee River, SW Tollymore, was built in 1824. …”

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9.10 km

Old Shed in Mourne AONB

Highlight • Structure

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12.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.31 km

2.23 km

720 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.06 km

4.91 km

1.80 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Monday 5 October

12°C

8°C

29 %

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