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Parnell's Bridge – Shimna River Waterfall loop from Bryansford

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Parnell's Bridge – Shimna River Waterfall loop from Bryansford

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Parnell's Bridge – Shimna River Waterfall loop from Bryansford

01:08

12.4km

280m

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: February 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 3.17 km for 12 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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The Hermitage and Swimming Spot

Highlight • Mountain Hut

An old, overgrown hut. Good place to rest with seats inside. Beneath is a great swimming spot if you're wanting to take a dip.

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Stepping Stones, Tollymore Forest Park

Highlight • Forest

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

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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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4.28 km

Parnell's Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

A beautiful old bridge

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4.71 km

Boundary Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

really lovely bridge crossing

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5.00 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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Hare's Bridge

Highlight • Forest

In mid-April, you are greeted by a wonderful scent that comes from the flowering bushes beside the path - perhaps laurel? The fresh breeze mixes with the intense aroma that …

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Old Shed in Mourne AONB

Highlight • Structure

12.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.33 km

2.23 km

677 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.02 km

4.91 km

1.80 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Saturday 23 May

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Parnell's Bridge – Shimna River Waterfall loop from Bryansford

The Hermitage and Swimming Spot

Stepping Stones, Tollymore Forest Park

Tollymore Forest Game of Thrones Filming Location

Parnell's Bridge

Boundary Bridge

Shimna River Waterfall

Hare's Bridge

Old Shed in Mourne AONB

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