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Whiterock Harbour – Sketrick Castle loop from York Street

Whiterock Harbour – Sketrick Castle loop from York Street

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Whiterock Harbour – Sketrick Castle loop from York Street

02:59

66.9km

470m

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: May 28, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Lagan Valley AONB

Strangford & Lecale AONB

Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.95 km

Shaftesbury Square Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

Commonly known as the Golden Mile, Shaftesbury Square, holds rich historical value and modern day interest. Originally developed in the mid-19th century, it became a bustling commercial and cultural centre. …

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3.59 km

Queen's University Belfast

Highlight • Historical Site

Queen's University Belfast was founded as Queen's College, Belfast. Its roots go back to 1810. The college has a technical profile and has an extensive technology transfer service. Teachers are also trained at St. Mary's College.

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37.9 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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39.2 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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39.2 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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39.7 km

View of Boats in Strangford & Lecale AONB

Highlight • Lake

Pretty road along the water!

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52.6 km

Bike Path to Belfast

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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

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65.5 km

The Big Fish (Salmon of Knowledge), Belfast

Highlight • Structure

The huge sculpture is based on a character from the story
"The Childhood Records of Fionn".
The story tells of a fish that eats some hazelnuts that had fallen into …

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66.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.1 km

14.9 km

3.79 km

2.43 km

796 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

63.1 km

2.48 km

619 m

618 m

209 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 29 May

18°C

10°C

91 %

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Whiterock Harbour – Sketrick Castle loop from York Street

Shaftesbury Square Monument

Queen's University Belfast

Whiterock Harbour

Sketrick Castle

Daft Eddy's Coffee Shop

View of Boats in Strangford & Lecale AONB

Bike Path to Belfast

The Big Fish (Salmon of Knowledge), Belfast

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