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View of Castlewellan Castle – Bannanstown Road Climb loop from Newcastle

View of Castlewellan Castle – Bannanstown Road Climb loop from Newcastle

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View of Castlewellan Castle – Bannanstown Road Climb loop from Newcastle

02:59

48.7km

690m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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After 7.27 km for 273 m

After 7.82 km for 1.06 km

After 21.8 km for 2.43 km

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7.27 km

View of Castlewellan Castle

Highlight • Castle

Lovely looking castle surrounded by a lake and lots of trails for walking and cycling. Unfortunately, the castle is not open to the public and swimming is not allowed in the lake (fishing and boats are fine).

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7.75 km

Castlewellan Forest Park Lake and Scenic View

Highlight • MTB Park

Home to one of the most outstanding tree and shrub collections in Europe. However this beaut has numerous features to spend your time in. There's famous lakes, a stunning Victorian …

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8.90 km

View of Slieve Croob

Highlight • Viewpoint

9.60 km

Bannanstown Road Climb

Highlight • Trail

One for the climbers this, nice long climb through woods and opens out at the top with great views across County Down

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23.9 km

Drumkeeragh Forest

Highlight • Forest

Drumkeeragh is a beautiful coniferous woodland located in the southern region of Northern Ireland. The forest is in a mountaineous area, creating an elevated position to enjoy far-reaching views toward the Mourne Mountains, coastline & surrounding lush counyside.

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45.9 km

Maghera Round Tower

Highlight • Monument

The ruined round tower marks the site of an early church founded by the 6th-century St Domongart (Donard), after whom the highest peak in the Mourne Mountains is named. The …

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48.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.2 km

4.17 km

3.92 km

451 m

Surfaces

43.3 km

4.01 km

1.05 km

330 m

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Highest point (290 m)

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View of Castlewellan Castle – Bannanstown Road Climb loop from Newcastle

View of Castlewellan Castle

Castlewellan Forest Park Lake and Scenic View

View of Slieve Croob

Bannanstown Road Climb

Drumkeeragh Forest

Maghera Round Tower

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