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View of Twelve Arches Bridge – Newcastle Beach loop from Newcastle

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United Kingdom
Northern Ireland
Down
Ballaghbeg

View of Twelve Arches Bridge – Newcastle Beach loop from Newcastle

Easy

7

riders

View of Twelve Arches Bridge – Newcastle Beach loop from Newcastle

00:59

16.7km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Mourne AONB

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

5.15 km

Maghera Round Tower

Highlight • Monument

The ruined round tower marks the site of an early church founded by the 6th-century St Domongart (Donard), after whom the highest peak in the Mourne Mountains is named. The …

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2

11.0 km

View of Twelve Arches Bridge

Highlight • River

Twelve Arches is a stunning old stone bridge that carries the old Newcastle – Dundrum/Belfast road across the Carrigs River. There are a few picnic benches here and wonderful views up and down the river.

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3

14.5 km

Slieve Donard Hotel

Highlight • Rest Area

4

15.2 km

Newcastle Beach

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

Nice, sandy beach. Grab fish and chips and have a picnic down by the sea

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16.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.93 km

6.77 km

2.31 km

526 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.3 km

1.26 km

118 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 10 November

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4°C

12 %

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