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Mount Stewart

Sketrick Castle – Daft Eddy's Coffee Shop loop from Mount Stewart

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
Northern Ireland
Ards
Mount Stewart

Sketrick Castle – Daft Eddy's Coffee Shop loop from Mount Stewart

Moderate

46

riders

Sketrick Castle – Daft Eddy's Coffee Shop loop from Mount Stewart

03:02

68.4km

470m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

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Strangford & Lecale AONB

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

30.6 km

Kilmood Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Fresh Drinking Water Tap in the Church Courtyard

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2

37.6 km

Whiterock Harbour

Highlight • Settlement

It's home to two yacht clubs: Strangford Lough Yacht Club and 1.5 kilometres (0.95 mi) to the north, Down Cruising Club. Between the two yacht clubs is Sketrick Castle, a …

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38.8 km

Sketrick Castle

Highlight • Castle

Sketrick Castkle is a historic landmark situated on Sketrick Island near Whiterock. The castle dates back to the 12th century and the grounds are free to explore.

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38.9 km

Daft Eddy's Coffee Shop

Highlight • Viewpoint

Coffee Shop open mornings until mid-afternoon. Bar & Restaurant open afternoon and evenings. Scenic views from Sketrick Island across Strangford Lough to Whiterock, and Ballydorn, Newtownards.

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5

39.3 km

Pretty road along the water!

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6

46.2 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.

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68.4 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.0 km

15.2 km

5.00 km

287 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

64.9 km

3.04 km

509 m

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Saturday 23 May

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