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Northern Ireland

Strangford Lower

View of Quintin Castle – View of Portaferry Harbor loop from Strangford

Bike touring routes & trails

Northern Ireland

Strangford Lower

View of Quintin Castle – View of Portaferry Harbor loop from Strangford

Moderate

5.0

(1)

25

riders

View of Quintin Castle – View of Portaferry Harbor loop from Strangford

02:07

36.7km

170m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 10, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions. Check ahead to confirm restricted segments are open to the public.

After 1.28 km for 1.12 km

After 34.5 km for 1.12 km

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.14 km

Strangford Ferry Terminal

Highlight • Settlement

Quaint little village with a couple of good places to eat out, check out The Cuan!

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2

2.12 km

Strangford Ferry

Highlight • Structure

3

24.4 km

View of Quintin Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Quintin Castle is one of the few inhabited Anglo-Norman castles to be found in Ulster.

The Castle was built in 1184 by John de Courcy, an Anglo-Norman Knight who had …

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4

33.6 km

Portaferry Waterfront Walk

Highlight • Trail

5

34.3 km

View of Portaferry Harbor

Highlight • Lake

Lovely little loughside town. Good Hotel with quality food & Guinness, plus a couple of cafes.

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B

36.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.2 km

5.63 km

2.24 km

526 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.9 km

13.0 km

2.75 km

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Friday 26 June

21°C

17°C

54 %

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