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Crocknafeola Wood – Slievenaman Climb loop from Kilkeel

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United Kingdom
Northern Ireland
Newry And Mourne
Cranfield

Crocknafeola Wood – Slievenaman Climb loop from Kilkeel

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Crocknafeola Wood – Slievenaman Climb loop from Kilkeel

03:55

63.5km

610m

Expert bike ride. Very 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: August 4, 2025

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14.6 km

Crocknafeola Wood

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Lovely Crocknafeola wood covers an area of around five acres and is a mixture of scrubland, Douglas fir and spruce. There are a number of trails throughout the wood, which …

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19.0 km

Highest Road in Northern Ireland

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3

19.2 km

Slievenaman Climb

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Take your time and enjoy the descent down the other side!

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31.1 km

Shimna River in Tollymore Forest Park

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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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35.6 km

Newcastle Harbour

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If you fancy a dip after all those hills, this is a very safe spot for swimming. The slipway at the side of the harbour wall is the preferred entry …

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38.4 km

View of the Mourne Coast at Bloody Bridge

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Sea on one side and the Mournes on the other, it's a pretty great place to ride a bike.

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46.5 km

Annalong Harbour

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The lovely little harbour was historically the heart of the community.

At its height shipping the quarries work put in on reshaping the surrounding hills to the UK and Ireland. …

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58.8 km

Derryoge Harbour

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This Beautiful spot was a bustling harbour in the barony of Mourne until the sixties, but still remains a favourite among Fishermen due to its perfect waters and abundance of …

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63.5 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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40.8 km

20.7 km

1.01 km

917 m

117 m

Surfaces

57.4 km

5.30 km

661 m

202 m

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