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Strangford Lough loop from Belfast – Strangford & Lecale

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Northern Ireland

Strangford Lough loop from Belfast – Strangford & Lecale

Moderate

3.8

(6)

92

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Strangford Lough loop from Belfast – Strangford & Lecale

02:25

56.4km

370m

Road cycling

Embark on the Strangford Lough loop, a moderate racebike route that circles Northern Ireland's largest sea inlet. This 35.1-mile (56.4 km) journey features 1218 feet (371 metres) of elevation gain, taking about 2 hours and 25 minutes to complete. You will cycle predominantly on paved, quiet country roads, experiencing a…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Strangford & Lecale AONB

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Start point

Train Station

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1

25.9 km

Sketrick Castle

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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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2

34.2 km

Kilmood Church

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Fresh Drinking Water Tap in the Church Courtyard

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3

48.9 km

View of Belfast

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Well worth the climb up on a summers day

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56.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.1 km

14.3 km

12.0 km

2.48 km

525 m

Surfaces

54.4 km

1.15 km

525 m

327 m

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Sunday 31 May

19°C

14°C

89 %

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