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Daft Eddy's Coffee Shop – Sketrick Castle loop from Downpatrick

Daft Eddy's Coffee Shop – Sketrick Castle loop from Downpatrick

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Daft Eddy's Coffee Shop – Sketrick Castle loop from Downpatrick

03:14

73.5km

520m

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: March 27, 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

Start point

Bus stop

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10.0 km

Café Vélo, Killyleagh

Highlight • Cafe

10.3 km

Picnic Café

Highlight • Cafe

Excellent cafe opposite the castle. Fantastic high quality range of breakfasts, lunches and cakes! Coffee is very good too. Highly recommended.

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27.8 km

Quarterland Road and Strangford Lough Views

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A winding and undulating narrow leafy lane alongside the bays of Strangford Lough, that climbs up towards Killinchy for some stunning views.

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31.9 km

Whiterock Harbour

Highlight • Settlement

It's home to two yacht clubs: Strangford Lough Yacht Club and 1.5 kilometres (0.95 mi) to the north, Down Cruising Club. Between the two yacht clubs is Sketrick Castle, a …

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33.2 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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33.4 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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33.7 km

View of Boats in Strangford & Lecale AONB

Highlight • Lake

Pretty road along the water!

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71.2 km

Quoile Bridge

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Quoile Bridge is a six arch stone bridge that runs over the River Quoile. The bridge was built around 1680 and may be one of the oldest bridges in County Down!

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73.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.4 km

15.4 km

2.08 km

448 m

237 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

64.9 km

8.41 km

214 m

< 100 m

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Daft Eddy's Coffee Shop – Sketrick Castle loop from Downpatrick

Café Vélo, Killyleagh

Picnic Café

Quarterland Road and Strangford Lough Views

Whiterock Harbour

Daft Eddy's Coffee Shop

Sketrick Castle

View of Boats in Strangford & Lecale AONB

Quoile Bridge

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