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The Hermitage – Parnell's Bridge loop from Bryansford

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Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
Northern Ireland
Down
Aghacullion

The Hermitage – Parnell's Bridge loop from Bryansford

Easy

6

riders

The Hermitage – Parnell's Bridge loop from Bryansford

01:03

10.4km

290m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Mourne AONB

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.44 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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2

1.93 km

The Hermitage

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Wikipedia (Tollymore Forest Park, 2026-08-14):
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tollymore_Forest_Park
“... The Hermitage is a small stone shelter designed by James Hamilton (2nd Earl of Clanbrassil) in the 1770s in memory to his friend …

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3

2.62 km

View of the Pond

Highlight • Lake

Here you can enjoy the weather and the view in peace

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4

3.05 km

Old Shed in Mourne AONB

Highlight • Structure

5

6.25 km

Hore's Bridge

Highlight • Forest

FACEBOOK (History of Newcastle, Co. Down, Hore's Bridge, 2026-08-15):
facebook.com/HistoryofNewcastleCo.Down/photos/hores-bridge-over-the-spinkwee-river-sw-tollymore-was-built-in-1824-the-date-is-/754755631362196
“… Hore's Bridge over the Spinkwee River, SW Tollymore, was built in 1824. …”

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6

8.32 km

Wooden Shelter with Bench

Highlight • Structure

Small house with a bench

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7

8.68 km

The stepping stones are currently fenced off. Please use the nearby bridges to cross the Shimna River.

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8

8.93 km

Parnell's Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Wikipedia (Tollymore Forest Park, 2026-08-14):
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tollymore_Forest_Park
“... Parnell Bridge, named in recognition of Sir John Parnell who visited Tollymore in the late 18th century, was constructed in 1842. It was the last stone bridge to be built in Tollymore. …”

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10.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.78 km

1.31 km

247 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.03 km

3.02 km

307 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (170 m)

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Tuesday 20 October

9°C

3°C

96 %

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