Trassey Road – Hore's Bridge loop from Ballyroney Road

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Mountain biking trails

Trassey Road – Hore's Bridge loop from Ballyroney Road

Moderate

riders

Trassey Road – Hore's Bridge loop from Ballyroney Road

03:50

52.6km

840m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 30.3 km for 148 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

14.1 km

Scenic Climbs of the Mourne Mountains

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A narrow road with many short but very steep little climbs surrounded by stunning views of the Mourne Mountains and all of County Down, go on test the legs!

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17.7 km

Trassey Road

Highlight • Parking

Narrow, bumpy but quiet Mountain road in the heart of the Kingdom of Mourne. A couple of Car parks along the road to get out and hike the Mountains (do …

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23.4 km

Viewpoint

25.1 km

Stepping Stones, Tollymore Forest Park

Highlight • Forest

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

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25.3 km

Tollymore Forest Game of Thrones Filming Location

Highlight • Historical Site

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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26.1 km

Hore's Bridge

Highlight • Forest

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“… Hore's Bridge over the Spinkwee River, SW Tollymore, was built in 1824. …”

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27.3 km

The Drinns

Viewpoint

36.2 km

Pump Track at Castlewellan Mountain Bike Trails

Highlight • MTB Park

Small pump track located at trailhead. Can be quite busy.

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36.2 km

Castlewellan Mountain Bike Trails – Blue/Red Trail First Section

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Easy mountain bike trail section with no technical features.

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38.5 km

Moorish Tower (Annesley's Tea House)

Highlight • Monument

Built by Hugh Annesley in 1884 and used by the Annesley family as a tea house. Brilliant view of the lake and forest around it, with some excellent mixed terrain trails to explore.

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