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Head Road, Mourne AONB – Spelga Reservoir Hill Climb loop from Moneyslane

Head Road, Mourne AONB – Spelga Reservoir Hill Climb loop from Moneyslane

Moderate

5.0

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Head Road, Mourne AONB – Spelga Reservoir Hill Climb loop from Moneyslane

03:03

65.5km

790m

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: April 25, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Mourne AONB

Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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17.6 km

Nikki's Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely cafe with great coffee and food.

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18.9 km

Newcastle Harbour

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If you fancy a dip after all those hills, this is a very safe spot for swimming. The slipway at the side of the harbour wall is the preferred entry …

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31.6 km

Carrick Cottage Café

Highlight • Cafe

34.3 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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45.4 km

Spelga Reservoir Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Scenic views across County Down

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59.7 km

Archaeological Site

65.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.4 km

23.3 km

1.39 km

318 m

156 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

63.5 km

2.05 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Monday 13 July

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Head Road, Mourne AONB – Spelga Reservoir Hill Climb loop from Moneyslane

Nikki's Cafe

Newcastle Harbour

Carrick Cottage Café

Head Road, Mourne AONB

Spelga Reservoir Hill Climb

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