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Kilkeel

Spelga Reservoir Hill Climb – Climb by Rostrevor Forest loop from Kilkeel

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
Northern Ireland
Newry And Mourne
Kilkeel

Spelga Reservoir Hill Climb – Climb by Rostrevor Forest loop from Kilkeel

Moderate

4.8

(4)

121

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Spelga Reservoir Hill Climb – Climb by Rostrevor Forest loop from Kilkeel

02:17

49.1km

610m

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: August 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Mourne AONB

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.12 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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2

14.6 km

Spelga Reservoir Hill Climb

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Scenic views across County Down

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3

23.6 km

Climb by Rostrevor Forest

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Good road surface with great views on all sides.

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4

32.2 km

Plenty of parking for bikes. Breakfast Menu until 10.00 to 12.00

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5

32.3 km

Fairy Glen

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Beautiful spot and great meet up point if you’re setting off from Rostrevor.

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6

32.6 km

B

49.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.5 km

17.4 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

49.1 km

< 100 m

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Thursday 8 October

16°C

10°C

51 %

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