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Bike Path to Belfast – Kilmood Church loop from Ballygowan ED

Road cycling routes

Northern Ireland

Bike Path to Belfast – Kilmood Church loop from Ballygowan ED

Moderate

11

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Bike Path to Belfast – Kilmood Church loop from Ballygowan ED

02:04

48.1km

390m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

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Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 23.4 km for 438 m

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Bus stop

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8.34 km

Bike Path to Belfast

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Traffic free and relaxing way to get into the big city!

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23.2 km

View of Scrabo Tower from Killynether Wood

Highlight • Forest

Always worth the ascent. If only for the view towards Sliev Croob and the Mournes. Beautiful patch work of swollen hills, cut by colourful fields, that meander all the way …

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3

23.7 km

Killynether Wood

Highlight • Forest

It's a peaceful encounter trailing through the woods of Killynether. The woods are on the grounds of a former estate and the beautiful medley of flowers and trees is the result of some keen planters back in the 19th century.

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4

32.1 km

WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre

Highlight • Natural

WWT Castle Espie is home to the largest collection of ducks, geese and swans in Ireland. Wide open spaces, and wetlands full of the sights and sounds of nature.

Surprised …

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5

35.9 km

Poacher's Pantry

Highlight • Pub

Lovely pub, restaurant & shop. Shop sells a fantastic range of breads, croissant etc plus cheeses, beer, very good wine. Highly recommended.

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6

38.3 km

Kilmood Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Fresh Drinking Water Tap in the Church Courtyard

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48.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.2 km

4.86 km

4.34 km

3.62 km

1.15 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

46.5 km

1.07 km

559 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 21 May

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12°C

30 %

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