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Newcastle to Clough Castle loop — Mourne

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Newcastle to Clough Castle loop — Mourne

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Newcastle to Clough Castle loop — Mourne

02:03

32.5km

310m

Cycling

Embark on the Newcastle to Clough Castle loop, a touring bicycle route spanning 20.2 miles (32.5 km) with an elevation gain of 1014 feet (309 metres). This moderate ride typically takes around 2 hours and 2 minutes to complete, offering a challenging experience through hilly to mountainous terrain. As you…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Mourne AONB

Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark

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3.38 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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9.40 km

View of Castlewellan Castle

Highlight • Castle

Lovely looking castle surrounded by a lake and lots of trails for walking and cycling. Unfortunately, the castle is not open to the public and swimming is not allowed in the lake (fishing and boats are fine).

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18.8 km

Clough Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

The motte and bailey dates to c.1200 and is an excellent example of an Anglo-Norman earthwork castle. The taller mound, the motte, was built of earth to provide a look-out …

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24.2 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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32.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.1 km

9.30 km

4.54 km

4.31 km

1.87 km

337 m

Surfaces

25.8 km

3.82 km

1.74 km

702 m

444 m

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Newcastle to Clough Castle loop — Mourne

Shimna River in Tollymore Forest Park

View of Castlewellan Castle

Clough Castle Ruins

View of Slieve Donard from Keel Point

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