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Scarva Village – Spelga Reservoir Hill Climb loop from Scarva

Road cycling routes

Northern Ireland

Scarva Village – Spelga Reservoir Hill Climb loop from Scarva

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Scarva Village – Spelga Reservoir Hill Climb loop from Scarva

03:49

83.5km

940m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

202 m

Scarva Village

Highlight • Historical Site

Village on the Newry cycle path. There is also a Scarva pilbox - one of many left over from the 2nd World War. Worth seeking out if you've got the time.

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2

19.3 km

The Yard Café

Highlight • Cafe

A great little cafe set in the bike shop, with great coffee and a nice variety of sweet goodies.

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3

29.3 km

Spelga Reservoir Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Scenic views across County Down

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4

35.1 km

Scenic Climbs of the Mourne Mountains

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A narrow road with many short but very steep little climbs surrounded by stunning views of the Mourne Mountains and all of County Down, go on test the legs!

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5

42.9 km

View of the Mourne Mountains from Bryansford Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view of the Mourne Mountains and close to Tollymore Forest Park.

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6

83.2 km

Lottie's Café

Highlight • Cafe

quick service with plenty of space

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83.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.7 km

27.3 km

180 m

169 m

113 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

81.3 km

1.92 km

113 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 30 August

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