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Newcastle Central Promenade – View of Twelve Arches Bridge loop from Dundrum

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Newcastle Central Promenade – View of Twelve Arches Bridge loop from Dundrum

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Newcastle Central Promenade – View of Twelve Arches Bridge loop from Dundrum

01:54

18.3km

50m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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Mourne AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.35 km

View of Slieve Donard from Keel Point

Highlight • Natural

Found on the beautiful peninsula between Dundrum Bay and Murlough Bay (Irish: Murlach, meaning 'sea inlet') Keel Point has perfect views of Slieve Donard, the highest peak in the Kingdom of the Mourne Mountains.

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6.27 km

Slieve Donard Hotel

Highlight • Rest Area

6.39 km

Newcastle Central Promenade

Highlight • Structure

Scenic walk along the seafront

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8.12 km

Castle Park Boating Pond

Highlight • Lake

The Castle Park boating pond is a pretty little oasis in the heart of the charming seaside town of Newcastle. It features a number of swan boats that you can pedal around the lake on for a small fee.

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10.1 km

Archaeological Site

12.3 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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14.7 km

Standing Stone

Archaeological Site

15.3 km

View of Twelve Arches Bridge

Highlight • River

Twelve Arches is a stunning old stone bridge that carries the old Newcastle – Dundrum/Belfast road across the Carrigs River. There are a few picnic benches here and wonderful views up and down the river.

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18.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.89 km

4.40 km

3.14 km

2.22 km

612 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.13 km

7.00 km

2.86 km

821 m

476 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 6 May

13°C

6°C

34 %

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Newcastle Central Promenade – View of Twelve Arches Bridge loop from Dundrum

View of Slieve Donard from Keel Point

Slieve Donard Hotel

Newcastle Central Promenade

Castle Park Boating Pond

Maghera Round Tower

View of Twelve Arches Bridge

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