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Thomas's Quarry and Waterfall – Donard Park Waterfall loop from Shimna River

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Northern Ireland

Thomas's Quarry and Waterfall – Donard Park Waterfall loop from Shimna River

Hard

37

runners

Thomas's Quarry and Waterfall – Donard Park Waterfall loop from Shimna River

03:36

28.2km

820m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

3.34 km

Tollymore Forest Game of Thrones Filming Location

Highlight • Historical Site

If you're a Game of Thrones fan, then you're in luck. This exact spot is where the well-known scene of the Direwolf puppies being found and assigned to each of the 5 stark children was filmed.

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2

5.97 km

View of Tollymore Forest

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.47 km

Curraghard

Viewpoint

4

7.16 km

Tollymore Forest Park Gravel Path

Highlight • Forest

The Tollymore Forest Park sits at the foot of the Mourne Mountains and provides a leafy oasis where you can enjoy some fresh air and relaxation. You'll follow a connection …

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5

10.3 km

View of Newcastle and Dundrum Bay

Highlight • Forest

Amazing views of Newcastle.

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6

11.2 km

Thomas's Quarry and Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Thomas's quarry and the waterfall are great but don't miss the great views you get higher up with the Drinneevar quarry loop walk which connects with the granite trail hike.

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7

14.8 km

Donard Park Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Donard Park is a beautiful public space located at the foothills of the Mourne Mountains in Newcastle, Northern Ireland. The park boasts some wonderful views of the mountains, including up …

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8

24.0 km

Hore's Bridge

Highlight • Forest

FACEBOOK (History of Newcastle, Co. Down, Hore's Bridge, 2026-08-15):
facebook.com/HistoryofNewcastleCo.Down/photos/hores-bridge-over-the-spinkwee-river-sw-tollymore-was-built-in-1824-the-date-is-/754755631362196
“… Hore's Bridge over the Spinkwee River, SW Tollymore, was built in 1824. …”

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9

25.0 km

Stepping Stones, Tollymore Forest Park

Highlight • Forest

Here it is a joy to cross the Schimna River, a wonderful change.

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B

28.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.2 km

4.91 km

3.78 km

296 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.7 km

5.70 km

2.56 km

144 m

107 m

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Highest point (220 m)

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