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Wooden Shelter with Bench – Shimna River Waterfall loop from Newcastle

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Wooden Shelter with Bench – Shimna River Waterfall loop from Newcastle

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Wooden Shelter with Bench – Shimna River Waterfall loop from Newcastle

01:21

17.5km

250m

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: July 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.4 km for 148 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.52 km

Horn Bridge, Tollymore Forest Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful bridge in Tollymore Forest Park. Loads of good spots for a photo and some decent trails too.

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6.03 km

The Hermitage and Swimming Spot

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Wikipedia (Tollymore Forest Park, 2026-08-14):
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tollymore_Forest_Park
“... The Hermitage is a small stone shelter designed by James Hamilton (2nd Earl of Clanbrassil) in the 1770s in memory to his friend …

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6.58 km

Tollymore Forest Game of Thrones Filming Location

Highlight • Historical Site

If you're a Game of Thrones fan, then you're in luck. This exact spot is where the well-known scene of the Direwolf puppies being found and assigned to each of the 5 stark children was filmed.

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7.05 km

Wooden Shelter with Bench

Highlight • Structure

Small house with a bench

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8.27 km

Shimna River Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

This small waterfall of the Schmink River can be admired less than 300 m from the hiking trail.

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10.3 km

Hare's Bridge

Highlight • Forest

FACEBOOK (History of Newcastle, Co. Down, Hore's Bridge, 2026-08-15):
facebook.com/HistoryofNewcastleCo.Down/photos/hores-bridge-over-the-spinkwee-river-sw-tollymore-was-built-in-1824-the-date-is-/754755631362196
“… Hore's Bridge over the Spinkwee River, SW Tollymore, was built in 1824. …”

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11.2 km

Stepping Stones, Tollymore Forest Park

Highlight • Forest

Here it is a joy to cross the Schimna River, a wonderful change.

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13.6 km

Shimna River in Tollymore Forest Park

Highlight • Bridge

Forest paths along the Shimna river marked by many curiosities, both natural and artificial. Rocky outcrops, bridges, grottos and caves. Elsewhere in the park the tree lover can find exotic …

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17.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.94 km

3.29 km

3.09 km

1.20 km

952 m

Surfaces

7.78 km

4.83 km

4.38 km

415 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

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Saturday 15 August

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Wooden Shelter with Bench – Shimna River Waterfall loop from Newcastle

Horn Bridge, Tollymore Forest Park

The Hermitage and Swimming Spot

Tollymore Forest Game of Thrones Filming Location

Wooden Shelter with Bench

Shimna River Waterfall

Hare's Bridge

Stepping Stones, Tollymore Forest Park

Shimna River in Tollymore Forest Park

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