Mourne Mountains Loop, Down

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42.6 mi

3,077 ft

02h44

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Last verified: 4 February 2025

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Mourne Mountains Loop, Down

Distance: 70km

Climbing: 973m

Difficulty: Hard

The breathtaking, yet accessible and welcoming Mournes offer a huge range of cycling options. This route takes in the celebrated scenery of the Mourne Mountains, with an optional and highly recommended 17km return trip to the Silent Valley, heading east from Newry over rolling hills before beginning the long climb past the Spelga Dam. After a long descent from Spelga, the route runs alongside Carlingford Lough to Rostrevor.

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