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Balloo

View of the River Lagan – Bike Path to Belfast loop from Balloo

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
Northern Ireland
Ards
Balloo

View of the River Lagan – Bike Path to Belfast loop from Balloo

Moderate

5.0

(1)

5

riders

View of the River Lagan – Bike Path to Belfast loop from Balloo

02:58

68.7km

480m

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

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 36.8 km for 96 m

After 45.0 km for 221 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.80 km

Kilmood Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Fresh Drinking Water Tap in the Church Courtyard

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2

35.4 km

View of the River Lagan

Highlight • Viewpoint

The River Lagan is a famous river that runs through Northern Ireland from the Slieve Croob mountain in County Down to Belfast. Walk alongside the river via a shaded woodland path and enjoy the scenes of the Lagan Valley.

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3

38.8 km

Lagan Meadows Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Located in south Belfast, Lagan Meadows is a beautiful nature reserve comprised of 9 hectares with pasture, meadow and woodland. It's the ideal spot if you're looking for a chance …

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4

41.9 km

Belfast Botanic Gardens

Highlight • Natural

With thousands of colourful flowers and plant species from around the world, the Botanic Gardens are a wonderful place to visit. The gardens opened in 1828 as a private park …

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5

42.5 km

Elmwood Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

Inside a mix of former church and theater - now used by QUB.

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6

53.9 km

Bike Path to Belfast

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Traffic free and relaxing way to get into the big city!

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7

64.8 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

68.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.6 km

16.6 km

9.99 km

3.63 km

478 m

432 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

66.8 km

1.60 km

138 m

126 m

< 100 m

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