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Northern Ireland

Grey Abbey Ruins – Poacher's Pantry loop from Thornyhill Road

Road cycling routes

Northern Ireland

Grey Abbey Ruins – Poacher's Pantry loop from Thornyhill Road

Moderate

9

riders

Grey Abbey Ruins – Poacher's Pantry loop from Thornyhill Road

03:51

88.2km

590m

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: May 10, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Strangford & Lecale AONB

Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

32.4 km

Eden Pottery Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Great carrot cake!

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2

43.3 km

Stump Road

Highlight • Trail

Narrow little road with some good short hills and great views.

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3

44.4 km

Birch Coffee Box

Highlight • Cafe

In September 2024 opening hours Wed-Sat 10-4

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4

50.8 km

Grey Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

Ruins of a 12th century Cistercian monastery. A lovely way to spend a few hours exploring the history. It's a open site which can be visited any time, but the …

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5

80.5 km

Poacher's Pantry

Highlight • Pub

Lovely pub, restaurant & shop. Shop sells a fantastic range of breads, croissant etc plus cheeses, beer, very good wine. Highly recommended.

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B

88.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

71.7 km

11.1 km

3.92 km

1.27 km

341 m

Surfaces

73.2 km

14.8 km

290 m

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