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Whiterock Harbour – Sketrick Castle loop from Ballybeen

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Whiterock Harbour – Sketrick Castle loop from Ballybeen

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Whiterock Harbour – Sketrick Castle loop from Ballybeen

03:55

66.1km

410m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.2 km for 90 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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12.0 km

View of Scrabo Tower from Ballydrain Road

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Picturesque rolling trail through Barley fields, and vistas of the beautiful Strangford Lough always present. Hosts great views of Scrabo Tower in the distance, and if you catch this trail …

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18.5 km

Tullynakill Church Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

You may just miss it on your ride, as its tucked away down a small lane, but really worth a stop.

Has an early version of a burial cage on …

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31.4 km

Shrigley Monument

Highlight • Monument

38.0 km

Quarterland Road and Strangford Lough Views

Highlight • Viewpoint

A winding and undulating narrow leafy lane alongside the bays of Strangford Lough, that climbs up towards Killinchy for some stunning views.

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42.1 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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43.6 km

Daft Eddy's Café at Whiterock Bay

Highlight • Cafe

Stop off at Daft Eddy’s for a coffee & bun.

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43.8 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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51.0 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.

Surprised …

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66.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.2 km

7.93 km

7.86 km

3.67 km

1.46 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

57.4 km

6.95 km

1.14 km

528 m

148 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 25 June

23°C

17°C

0 %

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Whiterock Harbour – Sketrick Castle loop from Ballybeen

View of Scrabo Tower from Ballydrain Road

Tullynakill Church Ruins

Shrigley Monument

Quarterland Road and Strangford Lough Views

Whiterock Harbour

Daft Eddy's Café at Whiterock Bay

Sketrick Castle

WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre

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