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Hore's Bridge – Parnell's Bridge loop from Newcastle

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United Kingdom
Northern Ireland
Down
Ballaghbeg

Hore's Bridge – Parnell's Bridge loop from Newcastle

Hard

4.4

(5)

65

riders

Hore's Bridge – Parnell's Bridge loop from Newcastle

02:12

20.0km

610m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 127 m for 138 m

After 19.8 km for 138 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

3.96 km

Tollymore Forest Park Gravel Path

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The Tollymore Forest Park sits at the foot of the Mourne Mountains and provides a leafy oasis where you can enjoy some fresh air and relaxation. You'll follow a connection …

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2

5.80 km

Old Shed in Mourne AONB

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7.24 km

The Drinns

Viewpoint

4

9.11 km

View of Tollymore Forest

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5

10.8 km

Hore's Bridge

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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

12.1 km

View of the Mourne Mountains

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7

13.3 km

Parnell's Bridge

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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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20.0 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

4.57 km

2.68 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.6 km

2.65 km

2.33 km

300 m

172 m

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Wednesday 21 October

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