Route 1 - The Newcastle / Lough Island Reavy Route
Mourne AONB, Louth, Ireland
Loop trail in Mourne AONB, Louth, Ireland. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 23 mi (36.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,745 ft (532 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 45 min
- High point
- 866 ft (264 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Loop
Features
Along the way
- Campsite: Castlewellan Touring-in-the-Trees 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from start
- Shelter 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from start
- Shelter 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from start
- Shelter 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from start
- Shelter 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint 15.9 mi (25.7 km) from start
- Picnic area 17.4 mi (28 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Route 1 - The Newcastle / Lough Island Reavy Route
How long is Route 1 - The Newcastle / Lough Island Reavy Route?
Route 1 - The Newcastle / Lough Island Reavy Route is 23 mi (36.9 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 45 min. It climbs 1,745 ft (532 m) in total, up to a high point of 866 ft (264 m).
How hard is Route 1 - The Newcastle / Lough Island Reavy Route?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Route 1 - The Newcastle / Lough Island Reavy Route?
Parking at the start, Free. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Route 1 - The Newcastle / Lough Island Reavy Route?
Drinking water on the way at 14.5 mi (23.4 km), 14.5 mi (23.4 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 14.5 mi (23.4 km).
Is Route 1 - The Newcastle / Lough Island Reavy Route shaded?
Mostly exposed (27% under trees).
What can you do on Route 1 - The Newcastle / Lough Island Reavy Route?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Route 1 - The Newcastle / Lough Island Reavy Route?
Maginns, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Shop, 0.3 mi (0.5 km). 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Route 1 - The Newcastle / Lough Island Reavy Route?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Route 1 - The Newcastle / Lough Island Reavy Route
- Slieve Croob Scenic Loop Mourne AONB · Hard · 10 mi (16.1 km)
- Bunkers Hill Play Trail Mourne AONB · Easy · 0.1 mi (0.2 km)
- Bunkers Hill Walk/Cycle Trail Mourne AONB · Easy · 1 mi (1.6 km)
- Step Free Loop Castlewellan Forest Park · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Tree Trail Castlewellan Forest Park · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.9 km)
- Green Lane Mourne AONB · Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km)
- Cow Lane Mourne AONB · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.3 km)
- Castlewellan Forest Park - Black Trail (The Great Escarpe) Castlewellan Forest Park · Easy · 2.3 mi (3.6 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap