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Northern Ireland

View of Twelve Arches Bridge – Newcastle Beach loop from Newcastle

Bike touring routes & trails

Northern Ireland

View of Twelve Arches Bridge – Newcastle Beach loop from Newcastle

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View of Twelve Arches Bridge – Newcastle Beach loop from Newcastle

00:59

16.7km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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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

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.16 km

6.58 km

2.23 km

554 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.3 km

1.28 km

124 m

< 100 m

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