Ballycroghan is a townland located on the southeastern edge of Bangor in County Down, Northern Ireland. This region offers a varied landscape that supports several outdoor activities, leveraging its proximity to Bangor and the broader County Down area. The terrain includes coastal paths, woodlands, and rolling countryside, providing diverse environments for outdoor pursuits. Its natural features make Ballycroghan a relevant location for activities such as road cycling, touring cycling, jogging, and hiking.
Ballycroghan provides opportunities…
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14
riders
106km
06:18
480m
470m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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1
riders
32.5km
02:02
220m
220m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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30.5km
01:48
140m
140m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

19
riders
85.1km
04:57
350m
350m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3
riders
27.1km
01:09
120m
120m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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124
riders
73.3km
03:09
320m
320m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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95
riders
49.1km
02:03
230m
230m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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55
riders
66.1km
02:59
500m
500m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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31
hikers
8.13km
02:06
40m
40m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
4.75km
01:13
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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25
hikers
14.1km
03:37
60m
60m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

24
hikers
4.29km
01:06
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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14
runners
6.87km
00:45
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

16
runners
6.80km
00:42
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

16
runners
6.96km
00:43
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

15
runners
11.4km
01:11
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Ballycroghan offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as Road cycling, Touring cycling, Jogging, and Hiking. The region's proximity to Bangor and County Down provides diverse landscapes for these pursuits.
Ballycroghan has attracted more than 8,000 visitors on komoot. The routes in the area have an average rating of 4.63 out of 5 stars, based on 179 ratings.
Ballycroghan is suitable for road cycling, leveraging its connection to Bangor and the wider County Down region. Specific routes and guidance can be found in the komoot guide for Road Cycling Routes around Ballycroghan.
Information for both road cycling and touring cycling in the Ballycroghan area is available. A comprehensive guide for Cycling around Ballycroghan provides details on various routes.
Ballycroghan offers jogging opportunities, particularly along coastal paths and in local green spaces. The komoot guide for Running Trails around Ballycroghan details specific routes suitable for joggers.
Hiking is a popular activity in the Ballycroghan area, utilizing nearby woodlands and coastal paths. A dedicated komoot guide provides information on Hiking around Ballycroghan.
Yes, Ballycroghan offers options for less strenuous hikes. The komoot guide for Easy hikes around Ballycroghan provides suitable routes for those seeking a more relaxed experience.
The Ballycroghan area features diverse natural environments including coastal paths like the North Down Coastal Path, woodlands such as Cairn Wood (Ballysallagh Forest), and rolling countryside. These features contribute to varied outdoor experiences.
Komoot offers several guides for Ballycroghan, including Road Cycling Routes, General Cycling, Running Trails, and Hiking around Ballycroghan. An additional guide for Easy hikes is also available.
Ballycroghan is a townland, so there is no specific official tourism website solely for it. However, information for the broader region can be found through Visit Ards and North Down, or the official website for Ballycrochan Artisan.
Ballycroghan currently features 1 route directly within its boundaries on komoot. However, numerous guides provide additional routes and tours in the surrounding areas of Bangor and County Down.

