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St John's Point Lighthouse loop from Newcastle

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St John's Point Lighthouse loop from Newcastle

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St John's Point Lighthouse loop from Newcastle

03:51

62.2km

360m

Cycling

Embark on the St John's Point Lighthouse loop from Newcastle for a moderate touring cycling experience across the scenic Lecale Peninsula. This route covers 38.7 miles (62.2 km) with an elevation gain of 1181 feet (360 metres), typically taking around 3 hours and 51 minutes to complete. You will enjoy…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Mourne AONB

Strangford & Lecale AONB

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35.4 km

St. John's Point Lighthouse (County Down)

Highlight • Monument

Wikipedia (Saint John's Point, County Down, 2022-09-25):
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_John%27s_Point,_County_Down

Tripadvisor (St. John's Point Lighthouse, 2022-09-25):
tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g6913948-d12794915-Reviews-St_John_s_Point_Lighthouse-Killough_County_Down_Northern_Ireland.html

Commissioners of Irish Lights (St John’s Point (Co Down), 2022-09-25):
irishlights.ie/tourism/our-lighthouses/st-john%E2%80%99s-point-(down).aspx

YouTube (Drone Video, RODPIKER DRONES UK, 2022-09-25):

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38.4 km

View of the Mourne Mountains from Strangford & Lecale Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful views across the bay to the Mourne Hills AONB from the fine sandy beach.

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57.1 km

View of Slieve Donard from Keel Point

Highlight • Natural

Found on the beautiful peninsula between Dundrum Bay and Murlough Bay (Irish: Murlach, meaning 'sea inlet') Keel Point has perfect views of Slieve Donard, the highest peak in the Kingdom of the Mourne Mountains.

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62.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.8 km

12.5 km

6.12 km

2.88 km

1.67 km

274 m

Surfaces

35.8 km

18.1 km

6.52 km

1.83 km

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Weather

Friday 15 May

12°C

3°C

92 %

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St. John's Point Lighthouse (County Down)

View of the Mourne Mountains from Strangford & Lecale Beach

View of Slieve Donard from Keel Point

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