Carlingford – Ruins in Ravensdale Forest loop from Carlingford

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Carlingford – Ruins in Ravensdale Forest loop from Carlingford

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Carlingford – Ruins in Ravensdale Forest loop from Carlingford

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41.3km

1,170m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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336 m

Carlingford

Highlight • Settlement

This charming seaside town overlooks the Mourne Mountains, whose silhouette rises along the coast of Northern Ireland. Carlingford is very lively at weekends thanks to its many pubs and restaurants, …

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13.0 km

Viewpoint

14.1 km

View of Carlingford Lough from Clermont Pass

Highlight • Viewpoint

Heading east to descend the Clermont Pass on the Táin Way, the view over Carlingford Lough to Cranfield Point is sublime.

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19.3 km

Ravensdale Forest

Forest

20.3 km

Ruins in Ravensdale Forest

Highlight • Historical Site

very easily missed. keep eye open.

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21.3 km

Bealach na Tana – The Táin Way Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

The Táin Way is a 40 kilometre (25 mi) circular hiking trail that starts and ends in Carlingford.

Named after the ancient Irish epic "Táin Bó Cúailnge", the route winds …

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25.6 km

Basecamp Coffee

Highlight • Cafe

A quick stop at the coffee and snack hut next to Lumper's Bar is just the thing to recharge your batteries after a challenging stage. The small hut offers everything …

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25.6 km

Lumpers Bar

Highlight • Pub

Lumpers Bar (2026-08-07):
lumpersbar.ie

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40.5 km

The Tholsel, Carlingford

Highlight • Historical Site

National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (The Tholsel, Tholsel Street, LIBERTIES OF CARLINGFORD, Carlingford, LOUTH, 2023-01-30):
buildingsofireland.ie/buildings-search/building/13825045/the-tholsel-tholsel-street-liberties-of-carlingford-carlingford-louth
“Reg No 13825045”

Wikipedia (Tholsel, 2023-01-30):
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tholsel
“Tholsel was a name traditionally used for …

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40.9 km

Taaffes Castle

Highlight • Castle

Taaffe's Castle is a fortified merchant's house dating from the early 16th century, built by the wealthy Taaffe family, who later became the Earls of Carlingford. Situated near the old …

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41.3 km

End point

Parking

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