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Ards Peninsula Complete loop from Bangor — Strangford & Lecale

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Ards Peninsula Complete loop from Bangor — Strangford & Lecale

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Ards Peninsula Complete loop from Bangor — Strangford & Lecale

06:18

106km

470m

Cycling

Embark on the Ards Peninsula Complete loop from Bangor, a challenging touring bicycle ride that takes you along Northern Ireland's eastern coast. This difficult route spans 66.0 miles (106.3 km) with an elevation gain of 1558 feet (475 metres), requiring very good fitness to complete in about 6 hours and…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Strangford & Lecale AONB

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Start point

Train Station

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9.87 km

Movilla Abbey Ruins and Cemetery

Highlight • Religious Site

The grounds are huge and abound with history. You can only be struck by the character of the place. Especially considering the modern sprawl approaching the Abbeys walls.

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19.8 km

Mount Stewart Gardens

Highlight • Natural

Voted as one of the top ten gardens in the world, Mount Stewart reflects a rich tapestry of design and planting artistry bearing the hallmark of its creator. Edith, Lady …

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23.4 km

Grey Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

Ruins of a 12th century Cistercian monastery. A lovely way to spend a few hours exploring the history. It's a open site which can be visited any time, but the …

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71.7 km

Burr Point – Easternmost Point of Ireland

Highlight • Rest Area

Burr Point marks the most easterly point on the island of Ireland. The spot is marked by a coastal sculpture by artist Ned Jackson Smyth. You can rest up in …

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93.9 km

Donaghadee Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good views out to the Isle of Man from the lighthouse. A very busy ferry lane for those who like big boats!

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101 km

Groomsport Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Groomsport, best known for its picturesque harbour that was once a major fishing port and its two fishermens cottages known as Cockle Row. The village also boasts beautifully landscaped picnic …

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106 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.2 km

48.0 km

8.00 km

1.54 km

494 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

67.8 km

34.5 km

2.40 km

1.54 km

Elevation

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Thursday 7 May

12°C

8°C

32 %

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Ards Peninsula Complete loop from Bangor — Strangford & Lecale

Movilla Abbey Ruins and Cemetery

Mount Stewart Gardens

Grey Abbey Ruins

Burr Point – Easternmost Point of Ireland

Donaghadee Lighthouse

Groomsport Beach

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