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Sketrick Castle – Daft Eddy's Coffee Shop loop from Bangor West

Sketrick Castle – Daft Eddy's Coffee Shop loop from Bangor West

Moderate

3.0

(1)

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Sketrick Castle – Daft Eddy's Coffee Shop loop from Bangor West

02:32

57.5km

420m

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: June 12, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Strangford & Lecale AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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28.1 km

View of Boats in Strangford & Lecale AONB

Highlight • Lake

Pretty road along the water!

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28.4 km

Sketrick Castle

Highlight • Castle

Sketrick Castkle is a historic landmark situated on Sketrick Island near Whiterock. The castle dates back to the 12th century and the grounds are free to explore.

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28.4 km

Daft Eddy's Coffee Shop

Highlight • Viewpoint

Coffee Shop open mornings until mid-afternoon. Bar & Restaurant open afternoon and evenings. Scenic views from Sketrick Island across Strangford Lough to Whiterock, and Ballydorn, Newtownards.

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35.8 km

WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre

Highlight • Natural

WWT Castle Espie is home to the largest collection of ducks, geese and swans in Ireland. Wide open spaces, and wetlands full of the sights and sounds of nature.

Surprised …

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57.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.8 km

7.43 km

4.09 km

823 m

343 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

56.7 km

510 m

285 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

21°C

16°C

64 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Sketrick Castle – Daft Eddy's Coffee Shop loop from Bangor West

View of Boats in Strangford & Lecale AONB

Sketrick Castle

Daft Eddy's Coffee Shop

WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre

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