Carlingford – The Tholsel, Carlingford loop from Newry

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Carlingford – The Tholsel, Carlingford loop from Newry

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Carlingford – The Tholsel, Carlingford loop from Newry

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45.2km

190m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.34 km for 149 m

After 2.87 km for 67 m

After 3.06 km for 62 m

After 23.0 km for 138 m

After 42.4 km for 57 m

After 44.6 km for 136 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.35 km

Newry Ship Canal Fountain

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A stroll along the Newry Ship Canal is like a relaxing trip into the maritime history of this city. The gentle rippling of the water accompanies you as you walk …

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2.90 km

View of Newry Cathedral

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Here you will be treated to a magnificent view of the cathedral. The imposing tower of Saint Patrick and Saint Colman rises majestically above the city, dominating the skyline with …

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7.11 km

Greenway Between Estuary and Canal

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Once you leave the city of Newry behind, you cycle towards tranquility on An Bealach Glas, also known as the Carlingford Lough Greenway. This flat, smoothly asphalted path follows the …

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22.5 km

Taaffes Castle

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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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22.6 km

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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23.1 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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