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Northern Ireland

Kilmood Church – Nendrum Monastery Ruins loop from Balloo

Road cycling routes

Northern Ireland

Kilmood Church – Nendrum Monastery Ruins loop from Balloo

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Kilmood Church – Nendrum Monastery Ruins loop from Balloo

01:46

38.9km

220m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Strangford & Lecale AONB

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

3.86 km

Kilmood Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Fresh Drinking Water Tap in the Church Courtyard

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2

17.4 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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21.5 km

Beach

Beach

4

22.7 km

Twisted Tree on Reagh Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

Reagh Island ( An tOileán Riabhach meaning “The Brindled Island” ) is one of the many islands in Strangford Lough. Along with some other islands, it provides shelter for Ringneill …

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5

23.6 km

Mahee Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Great atmosphere. Especially towards evening when the quiet really begins. listen to the Birds call across the Lough, or sit and rest for a while. The Castle is also great …

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6

23.8 km

Nendrum Monastery Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Love spending time here. There is a park bench to the far east corner, and to the left of that hosts one of the best views of the Lough. When …

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7

31.4 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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B

38.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.8 km

629 m

451 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.8 km

14.1 km

< 100 m

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