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Northern Ireland

Sketrick Castle – Daft Eddy's Coffee Shop loop from York Street

Road cycling routes

Northern Ireland

Sketrick Castle – Daft Eddy's Coffee Shop loop from York Street

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Sketrick Castle – Daft Eddy's Coffee Shop loop from York Street

02:56

67.1km

470m

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: February 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 63.3 km for 67 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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2.95 km

Shaftesbury Square Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

Commonly known as the Golden Mile, Shaftesbury Square, holds rich historical value and modern day interest. Originally developed in the mid-19th century, it became a bustling commercial and cultural centre. …

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3.59 km

Queen's University Belfast

Highlight • Historical Site

Queen's University Belfast was founded as Queen's College, Belfast. Its roots go back to 1810. The college has a technical profile and has an extensive technology transfer service. Teachers are also trained at St. Mary's College.

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37.9 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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39.2 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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39.2 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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39.7 km

View of Boats in Strangford & Lecale AONB

Highlight • Lake

Pretty road along the water!

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7

52.6 km

Bike Path to Belfast

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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

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8

63.3 km

Narnia Sculptures at C.S. Lewis Square

Highlight • Structure

This place is dedicated to the famous writer CS Lewis (The Chronicles of Narnia) and decorated with characters from the books

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67.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.4 km

15.2 km

3.33 km

2.44 km

796 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

63.5 km

2.66 km

619 m

317 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 21 May

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13°C

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