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Carlingford – Carlingford Abbey loop from Newry

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Carlingford – Carlingford Abbey loop from Newry

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Carlingford – Carlingford Abbey loop from Newry

03:23

57.3km

320m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 15, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 21.5 km for 84 m

After 22.4 km for 117 m

After 53.0 km for 93 m

After 54.1 km for 67 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.81 km

Newry Ship Canal

Lake

21.3 km

Sidney Ellen's

Highlight • Pub

21.6 km

Carlingford Castle (King John's Castle)

Highlight • Castle

Carlingford Castle sits behind Slieve Foye and dominates the towns skyline overlooking the harbour. It is thought the castle was built around 1190 by the Norman baron Hugh de Lacy. However the Hugh families power made King John of England uneasy and he seized the property for himself.

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22.1 km

Carlingford

Highlight • Settlement

The small town of Carlingford is located between Carlingford Lough and Mount Slieve Foy. It can be reached daily by bus from Dundalk and Newry. Carlingford was built around King John's Castle, which is still in ruins today. You can also see the ruins of a Dominican monastery, the Tower House, the city gate and the beautiful St. Michael's Church in Carlingford. The nearby Slieve Foy is great for hiking and enjoying great views.

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22.4 km

Carlingford Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

Wikipedia (Carlingford Abbey, 2023-02-02):
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlingford_Abbey
Wikipedia (List of National Monuments in County Louth, 2023-02-21):
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_National_Monuments_in_County_Louth
“National Monument 623 … Carlingford Abbey … Friary (Dominican)”

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53.1 km

Albert Basin

Lake

54.1 km

View of Newry Cathedral

Highlight • Viewpoint

The neo-Gothic towers and the grey stonework stand out impressively against the sky and give the cityscape a certain historical dignity. Directly opposite are residential buildings and a small car park - an idiosyncratic mix of modern everyday life and old architecture.

The cathedral is interesting for a short stop, especially if you want to combine a break with a touch of history. The cathedral itself has an eventful past and tells a lot about the religious and cultural history of the region. One detail that particularly caught my eye: the artistically designed windows and the filigree structure of the facade, which shimmers in the sun when the weather is good.

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57.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.8 km

4.76 km

1.67 km

634 m

458 m

Surfaces

56.3 km

681 m

304 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 12 May

11°C

6°C

62 %

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Carlingford – Carlingford Abbey loop from Newry

Sidney Ellen's

Carlingford Castle (King John's Castle)

Carlingford

Carlingford Abbey

View of Newry Cathedral

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