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Sketrick Castle – Daft Eddy's Coffee Shop loop from Ballygowan ED

Sketrick Castle – Daft Eddy's Coffee Shop loop from Ballygowan ED

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Sketrick Castle – Daft Eddy's Coffee Shop loop from Ballygowan ED

02:08

49.5km

310m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Strangford & Lecale AONB

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Start point

Bus stop

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18.1 km

View of Boats in Strangford & Lecale AONB

Highlight • Lake

Pretty road along the water!

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18.4 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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18.4 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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31.9 km

Bike Path to Belfast

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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

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49.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.2 km

3.82 km

3.56 km

2.36 km

619 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

46.2 km

2.54 km

619 m

209 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

18°C

12°C

71 %

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Sketrick Castle – Daft Eddy's Coffee Shop loop from Ballygowan ED

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Sketrick Castle

Daft Eddy's Coffee Shop

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