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Slievenaman Climb – Trassey Road loop from Newcastle

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Slievenaman Climb – Trassey Road loop from Newcastle

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Slievenaman Climb – Trassey Road loop from Newcastle

03:29

55.9km

590m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. 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: April 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.4 km for 69 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.33 km

Beach

3.70 km

Newcastle Harbour

Highlight • Structure

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 point.

If you look back along the side of Slieve Donard, you will see some cottages known as “Widows Row”. These were built for the widows of fishermen who died at sea. They would be able to live out their days in one of the cottages looking out to sea.

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6.55 km

View of the Mourne Coast at Bloody Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sea on one side and the Mournes on the other, it's a pretty great place to ride a bike.

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14.4 km

Annalong Corn Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

Wikipedia (Annalong (from Irish: Áth na Long), 2022-09-25):
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annalong

Annalong (Cornmill Quay, 2022-09-25):
annalong.com/attractions/cornmill-quay

Tripadvisor (Annalong Corn Mill, 2022-09-25):
tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g2137520-d213407-Reviews-Annalong_Corn_Mill-Annalong_Kilkeel_County_Down_Northern_Ireland.html

Translated by Google •

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35.4 km

Crocknafeola Wood

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely Crocknafeola wood covers an area of around five acres and is a mixture of scrubland, Douglas fir and spruce. There are a number of trails throughout the wood, which have amazing views towards the village of Attical and Slievemageogh.

The woods are certainly worth an explore, you are rewarded with perfect views across the landscape for relatively little effort.

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39.9 km

Highest Road in Northern Ireland

Highlight • Mountain Pass

40.0 km

Slievenaman Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Take your time and enjoy the descent down the other side!

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44.5 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 not leave valuables on show within your car as thieves operate here).

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52.6 km

Shimna River in Tollymore Forest Park

Highlight • Bridge

Forest paths along the Shimna river marked by many curiosities, both natural and artificial. Rocky outcrops, bridges, grottos and caves. Elsewhere in the park the tree lover can find exotic trees such as monkey puzzle and eucalyptus, or admire the tall giant redwoods and Monterey pines.

Oak wood from Tollymore was the preferred material for the interiors of the White Star liners including the 'Titanic' which was built in Belfast.

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55.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.0 km

23.5 km

2.00 km

1.60 km

565 m

117 m

113 m

Surfaces

50.9 km

3.97 km

838 m

158 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

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Weather

Saturday 4 July

20°C

13°C

27 %

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Slievenaman Climb – Trassey Road loop from Newcastle

Newcastle Harbour

View of the Mourne Coast at Bloody Bridge

Annalong Corn Mill

Crocknafeola Wood

Highest Road in Northern Ireland

Slievenaman Climb

Trassey Road

Shimna River in Tollymore Forest Park

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