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Carlingford – View of Carlingford Lough loop from Carlingford

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Carlingford – View of Carlingford Lough loop from Carlingford

Moderate

4.0

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Carlingford – View of Carlingford Lough loop from Carlingford

02:16

37.2km

280m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 28, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.99 km for 84 m

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Parking

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805 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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1.11 km

Carlingford Heritage Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Carlingford Heritage Centre - Churchyard Rd - 0429373454 - carlingfordheritagecentre.com. Housed in a former medieval church restored by volunteers, this cultural centre offers insights into Carlingford's history. It hosts temporary exhibitions and various cultural events.

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1.22 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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1.62 km

Carlingford Railway Station

Highlight • Historical Site

The former Carlingford Railway Station is a beautifully preserved reminder of the time when the steam train was the lifeblood of the Cooley Peninsula. The station was once an important …

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1.70 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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2.03 km

Carlingford Castle (King John's Castle)

Highlight • Castle

Above the medieval street pattern, which dominates the silhouette of Carlingford, stands the imposing ruin of Carlingford Castle, also known as King John’s Castle. This castle was built around 1190 …

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8.02 km

The Calvary of Omeath

Highlight • Religious Site

Small, elevated Calvary hill on the edge of Omeath, with a short path leading up to a series of white crosses on an open grassy plateau. The spot offers a …

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8.82 km

Beach

19.0 km

View of Carlingford Lough

Highlight • Viewpoint

37.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.9 km

2.13 km

975 m

125 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.5 km

6.18 km

856 m

612 m

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Carlingford – View of Carlingford Lough loop from Carlingford

Carlingford

Carlingford Heritage Centre

The Tholsel, Carlingford

Carlingford Railway Station

Taaffes Castle

Carlingford Castle (King John's Castle)

The Calvary of Omeath

View of Carlingford Lough

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