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Carrowdore Castle Gate – Grey Abbey Ruins loop from Newtownards

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
Northern Ireland
Ards
Corporation North

Carrowdore Castle Gate – Grey Abbey Ruins loop from Newtownards

Moderate

33

riders

Carrowdore Castle Gate – Grey Abbey Ruins loop from Newtownards

02:23

55.7km

300m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 5, 2026

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After 28.5 km for 246 m

Waypoints

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Start point

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1.57 km

Movilla Abbey Ruins and Cemetery

Highlight • Religious Site

The grounds are huge and abound with history. You can only be struck by the character of the place. Especially considering the modern sprawl approaching the Abbeys walls.

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2

11.3 km

Eden Pottery Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Great carrot cake!

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3

12.2 km

Carrowdore Castle Gate

Highlight • Other

Carrowdore Castle Gate is one of the original 19th-century entrance lodges to the Carrowdore Castle estate in County Down. Built in a Gothic style, it features a castellated parapet and …

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28.6 km

Clay Pits

Lake

5

34.8 km

The Lane Coffee Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Simple sandwiches, paninies and drinks. outdoor seating or in a covered space.

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6

40.7 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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55.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.3 km

5.89 km

1.21 km

145 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

47.9 km

7.06 km

439 m

145 m

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