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Spelga Reservoir loop from Newcastle – Mourne

Road cycling routes

Northern Ireland

Spelga Reservoir loop from Newcastle – Mourne

Moderate

4.3

(7)

92

riders

Spelga Reservoir loop from Newcastle – Mourne

02:28

48.0km

710m

Road cycling

Embark on a challenging road cycling adventure through the heart of the Mourne Mountains with the Spelga Reservoir loop. This moderate route covers 29.8 miles (48.0 km) and features a significant 2318 feet (707 metres) of elevation gain, typically taking about 2 hours and 27 minutes to complete. You will…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

16.8 km

Head Road, Mourne AONB

Highlight • Viewpoint

Decent route along the base of the mountain, overlooking the sea. Some hills and fast descents.

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2

27.9 km

Spelga Reservoir Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Scenic views across County Down

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3

34.0 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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4

37.6 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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5

41.4 km

View of the Mourne Mountains from Bryansford Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view of the Mourne Mountains and close to Tollymore Forest Park.

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B

48.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.5 km

10.0 km

458 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.7 km

10.3 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (390 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

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4°C

32 %

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