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Sketrick Castle – Daft Eddy's Coffee Shop loop from Ballygowan ED

Road cycling routes

Northern Ireland

Sketrick Castle – Daft Eddy's Coffee Shop loop from Ballygowan ED

Moderate

49

riders

Sketrick Castle – Daft Eddy's Coffee Shop loop from Ballygowan ED

02:08

49.6km

320m

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: August 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a short out-and-back section

Your route doubles back at a waypoint. If this isn’t intentional, adjust the waypoint’s position.

After 7.57 km for 39 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

18.1 km

View of Boats in Strangford & Lecale AONB

Highlight • Lake

Pretty road along the water!

Tip by

2

18.4 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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3

18.5 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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4

25.9 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 …

Tip by

5

31.9 km

Bike Path to Belfast

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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

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B

49.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.4 km

4.38 km

3.47 km

2.37 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

46.9 km

2.35 km

282 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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