The Magic Road, Spelga Dam, Co. Down
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member el-dorito
N 54° 10.812 W 006° 03.770
29U E 691671 N 6007556
A road that apparently defies gravity, where objects roll "uphill".
Waymark Code: WM70WR
Location: Ulster, Ireland
Date Posted: 08/16/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Scooter Bill
Views: 25

The Magic Road at Spelga Dam is well known and documented elsewhere, so I thought it should also be featured here!

A car (or any other object that can roll) will apparently roll uphill on this short section, which is not a road as such, but a surfaced entrance driveway to a private area of the dam works. The relevant section however is open to the public, and accessible from the passing B27 road.

Gravitational anomaly? Optical illusion? Whatever the explanation, it's an interesting experience!
Description of Effect (Natural Illusion, Man-made, Unknown): Natural Illusion

Description of Location: (Tourist, Rural, etc.): Rural

Additional information that will help visitors at the site::
When travelling from Kilkeel towards Hilltown on the B27, the Magic Road is to the left past the dam.


Admission (For tourist attractions): Not listed

Available hours (For tourist attractions): Not listed

Website Reference (if available): Not listed

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