Ballycopeland Windmill – Carrowdore Castle Gate loop from Newtownards

Ballycopeland Windmill – Carrowdore Castle Gate loop from Newtownards

Moderate

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Ballycopeland Windmill – Carrowdore Castle Gate loop from Newtownards

02:10

51.7km

220m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

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Strangford & Lecale AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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248 m

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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9.71 km

Ballycopeland Windmill

Highlight • Monument

Ballycopeland Windmill is the only remaining working windmill in East Down. It was built in the late 18th or early 19th century and was worked until the First World War …

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12.1 km

Eden Pottery Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Great carrot cake!

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13.0 km

Carrowdore Castle Gate

Highlight • Other

Carrowdore Castle Gate is one of the original 19th-century entrance lodges to the Carrowdore Castle estate in County Down. Built in a Gothic style, it features a castellated parapet and …

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31.8 km

The Lane Coffee Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Simple sandwiches, paninies and drinks. outdoor seating or in a covered space.

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42.4 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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51.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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