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Saint Patrick Centre – Ballynoe Stone Circle loop from Downpatrick

Saint Patrick Centre – Ballynoe Stone Circle loop from Downpatrick

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Saint Patrick Centre – Ballynoe Stone Circle loop from Downpatrick

01:56

44.1km

370m

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: July 10, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 2.09 km for 16 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.09 km

Saint Patrick Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

[Translation may change URLs]

Saint Patrick Centre (2022-09-25):
saintpatrickcentre.com

Wikipedia (Saint Patrick Visitor Centre, 2022-09-25):
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Patrick_Visitor_Centre

Tripadivisor (The Saint Patrick Centre, 2022-09-25):
tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g186477-d212603-Reviews-The_Saint_Patrick_Centre-Downpatrick_County_Down_Northern_Ireland.html

google (Street View, 2022-09-25):
google.com/maps/@54.3274104,-5.7186598,3a,90y,290.11h,89.4t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sciBSUzOAA_Jyb4RvhF7AwQ!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fpanoid%3DciBSUzOAA_Jyb4RvhF7AwQ%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D20.517939%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i13312!8i6656

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9.46 km

One of the best kept Circles I know of. The late Neolithic to earlier Bronze Age monument was excavated in 1937–1939 but its development and date are still not entirely clear.

Excavation uncovered a slab feature with three compartments at the west end of the cairn, which could suggest the court tomb tradition, and a single stone cist at the east end which could point to the passage tomb tradition.

Cremated remains representing at least seven individuals and some Neolithic pottery were found. Parallels for the outer stone circle with sites in Cumbria have been suggested.

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19.5 km

View of the Mourne Mountains from Strangford & Lecale Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful views across the bay to the Mourne Hills AONB from the fine sandy beach.

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36.4 km

Lough Money

Highlight • Natural

Lough Money is the source for the River Slaney, which flows to the supposed landing spot of Saint Patrick on Strangford Lough. Lough Money’s water is remarkably clear as befits a facility that was once used as a reservoir for Downpatrick.

The remains of the disused pumping station still stand on the island. Beautified by the presence of herons, just one of many bird species that comprise an abundance of bird life.

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36.4 km

Strangford & Lecale AONB Lakeside View

Highlight • Natural Monument

38.8 km

Chambered Grave Near Strangford Lough

Highlight • Natural Monument

Marked as chambered grave on OS map, just in field to left of road (in the direction we were travelling). Views towards Strangford Lough.

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44.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.0 km

3.75 km

370 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.8 km

4.36 km

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

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Weather

Wednesday 15 July

25°C

15°C

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Saint Patrick Centre – Ballynoe Stone Circle loop from Downpatrick

Saint Patrick Centre

Ballynoe Stone Circle

View of the Mourne Mountains from Strangford & Lecale Beach

Lough Money

Strangford & Lecale AONB Lakeside View

Chambered Grave Near Strangford Lough

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