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Climb by Rostrevor Forest – Spelga Reservoir Hill Climb loop from Rostrevor

Climb by Rostrevor Forest – Spelga Reservoir Hill Climb loop from Rostrevor

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4.7

(3)

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Climb by Rostrevor Forest – Spelga Reservoir Hill Climb loop from Rostrevor

01:59

40.3km

600m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

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Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 34.6 km for 294 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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273 m

Entrance to the Fairy Glen and Kilbroney Park

Highlight • Trail

The meeting spot for most hikes, runs, bike rides etc that start in Rostrevor.

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404 m

The Church Licensed Café & Bistro

Highlight • Cafe

Plenty of parking for bikes. Breakfast Menu until 10.00 to 12.00

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546 m

Fairy Glen

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful spot and great meet up point if you’re setting off from Rostrevor.

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9.08 km

Climb by Rostrevor Forest

Highlight • Forest

Good road surface with great views on all sides.

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15.2 km

Spelga Reservoir Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Scenic views across County Down

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21.1 km

Scenic Climbs of the Mourne Mountains

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A narrow road with many short but very steep little climbs surrounded by stunning views of the Mourne Mountains and all of County Down, go on test the legs!

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40.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.9 km

317 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.2 km

1.84 km

268 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

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Climb by Rostrevor Forest – Spelga Reservoir Hill Climb loop from Rostrevor

Entrance to the Fairy Glen and Kilbroney Park

The Church Licensed Café & Bistro

Fairy Glen

Climb by Rostrevor Forest

Spelga Reservoir Hill Climb

Scenic Climbs of the Mourne Mountains

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