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Northern Ireland

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

Road cycling routes

Northern Ireland

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

Moderate

5.0

(1)

40

riders

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

02:26

56.8km

310m

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: March 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 660 m for 198 m

After 39.6 km for 199 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

759 m

Castle Park Boating Pond

Highlight • Lake

The Castle Park boating pond is a pretty little oasis in the heart of the charming seaside town of Newcastle. It features a number of swan boats that you can pedal around the lake on for a small fee.

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2

4.89 km

View of Twelve Arches Bridge

Highlight • River

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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3

8.42 km

View of Dundrum Bay from Dundrum Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

4

25.2 km

View of the Mourne Mountains from Strangford & Lecale Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful views across the bay to the Mourne Hills AONB from the fine sandy beach.

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5

55.1 km

Slieve Donard Hotel

Highlight • Rest Area

6

56.3 km

Nikki's Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely cafe with great coffee and food.

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B

56.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.6 km

17.4 km

4.52 km

1.31 km

591 m

356 m

155 m

Surfaces

54.0 km

2.49 km

355 m

< 100 m

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