Movilla is a region in County Down, Northern Ireland, situated near Newtownards. This area is characterized by a blend of historical sites and natural beauty, offering diverse landscapes for outdoor pursuits. Its proximity to Strangford Lough and the wider Ards and North Down Borough provides access to scenic lough shores and coastal paths, making it suitable for several sports like road cycling, hiking, jogging, touring cycling, and more.
Movilla offers a range of outdoor activities…
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6.58km
01:40
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.28km
01:51
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.78km
01:15
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.94km
01:55
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120m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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19
riders
82.2km
03:34
550m
550m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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62.0km
02:50
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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55.7km
02:23
300m
300m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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36.2km
01:42
380m
380m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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6
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136km
08:23
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890m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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54.9km
03:17
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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02:16
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

47.7km
03:26
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310m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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28.9km
02:07
270m
270m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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36.6km
02:25
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9.99km
01:03
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.01km
00:43
10m
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11.9km
01:21
180m
180m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

14
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Movilla is a region located near Newtownards in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is known for its blend of historical sites and natural beauty, offering diverse landscapes for outdoor pursuits. The area is close to Strangford Lough and is part of the wider Ards and North Down Borough.
Movilla offers opportunities for various outdoor activities, including Road cycling, Hiking, Jogging, Touring cycling, and Mountain biking. The region features 3 routes, with more than 8,000 visitors sharing experiences.
Movilla provides several hiking opportunities, including the "Movilla Abbey loop from Newtownards North ED." More details on available routes can be found in the Hiking around Movilla guide. An additional guide, Easy hikes around Movilla, focuses on less strenuous options.
Yes, Movilla offers easy hiking trails suitable for various fitness levels. The "Movilla Abbey loop from Newtownards North ED" is an example of an accessible path. For more options, consult the Easy hikes around Movilla guide.
The wider Ards and North Down Borough, encompassing Movilla, offers diverse terrain for road cycling. Routes often feature quiet rural roads and coastal paths. Specific routes are detailed in the Road Cycling Routes around Movilla guide.
Movilla and its surrounding areas offer options for mountain biking. Cyclists can explore various terrains suitable for MTB. For detailed routes, refer to the MTB Trails around Movilla guide.
Movilla is well-suited for jogging, with well-maintained paths and quiet roads providing scenic backdrops. Runners can find suitable routes in the Running Trails around Movilla guide.
Movilla's main attractions include the historical Movilla Abbey, a significant Christian heritage site dating back to the 6th century. The area is also close to Strangford Lough, part of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering scenic views and wildlife.
Movilla is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with more than 8,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The available routes have an average rating of 4.66 out of 5 stars.
Komoot offers several guides for Movilla, including Road Cycling Routes around Movilla, Hiking around Movilla, Running Trails around Movilla, Easy hikes around Movilla, Cycling around Movilla, and MTB Trails around Movilla.
The official website for Movilla, specifically Movilla Primary School, is movilla.newtownards.ni.sch.uk. For broader tourism information about the Ards and North Down Borough, visitardsandnorthdown.com is a relevant resource.
The general contact number for Movilla Primary School is +442891812283. For tourism-related inquiries concerning the wider Ards and North Down Borough, the council's general contact number is +44 300 013 3333.

