Creighton's Green Road Climb – Victoria Park Lake loop from Newtownards

Creighton's Green Road Climb – Victoria Park Lake loop from Newtownards

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Creighton's Green Road Climb – Victoria Park Lake loop from Newtownards

02:45

55.4km

460m

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: October 27, 2026

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After 21.2 km for 231 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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12.3 km

Helen's Bay Beach

Highlight • Beach

Nice safe golden sandy beach with views across Belfast Lough to County Antrim. Great for swimming and dog walking. The coastal path round to Bangor can be cycled but is …

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21.3 km

Creighton's Green Wood

Forest

22.3 km

Creighton's Green Road Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Decent climb. Your reward is brilliant panoramic views of Belfast Lough below. Testy gradient From Holywood, but much easier drag up if approached from Newtownards / Scrabo Road.

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25.5 km

Sunset View from Holywood Pier

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely rest spot. The light seems to last forever over the hills.

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30.4 km

Airport Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Flat and wide but can be windy. Little traffic depending on time of day. Popular training roads in the evenings. Watch for docked cruise liners. Goliath and Samson cranes loom …

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31.8 km

Victoria Park Lake

Highlight • Lake

Victoria Park is open 24 hours, seven days a week. The park has a lake which is home to water birds such as swans, geese, ducks, herons and migrant waders. …

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33.0 km

Mural by the artist Irony

Highlight • Monument

Artist Irony created this large-scale mural of a robin that contrasted with the buildings grey facade. It was created as part of a regeneration project funded by Urban Villages.

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