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View of Twelve Arches Bridge – Slieve Donard Hotel loop from Newcastle

View of Twelve Arches Bridge – Slieve Donard Hotel loop from Newcastle

Moderate

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View of Twelve Arches Bridge – Slieve Donard Hotel loop from Newcastle

02:16

52.6km

390m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

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After 8.42 km for 162 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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116 m

Nikki's Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely cafe with great coffee and food.

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781 m

Shimna River

Lake

4.71 km

Twelve Arches is a stunning old stone bridge that carries the old Newcastle – Dundrum/Belfast road across the Carrigs River. There are a few picnic benches here and wonderful views up and down the river.

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8.24 km

View of Dundrum Bay from Dundrum Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

29.5 km

Annadorn Dolmen

Highlight • Historical Site

The Dolmen can be found on the north east shore of Loughinisland Lake, within sight of Loughinisland Church. A slightly displaced capstone covers a rectangular chamber of which three side …

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37.3 km

Bensill Wood

Forest

47.8 km

Maghera Round Tower

Highlight • Monument

The ruined round tower marks the site of an early church founded by the 6th-century St Domongart (Donard), after whom the highest peak in the Mourne Mountains is named. The …

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51.4 km

Slieve Donard Hotel

Highlight • Rest Area

52.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.0 km

7.18 km

2.68 km

1.30 km

183 m

164 m

140 m

Surfaces

50.8 km

1.48 km

218 m

< 100 m

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View of Twelve Arches Bridge – Slieve Donard Hotel loop from Newcastle

Nikki's Cafe