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Northern Ireland

Whiterock Harbour – Sketrick Castle loop from Hillsborough Castle

Road cycling routes

Northern Ireland

Whiterock Harbour – Sketrick Castle loop from Hillsborough Castle

Moderate

5

riders

Whiterock Harbour – Sketrick Castle loop from Hillsborough Castle

03:05

71.0km

580m

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: July 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Strangford & Lecale AONB

Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.20 km

Royal Hillsborough

Highlight • Settlement

2

31.6 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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3

32.9 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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4

32.9 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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5

33.4 km

View of Boats in Strangford & Lecale AONB

Highlight • Lake

Pretty road along the water!

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B

71.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

67.1 km

3.62 km

312 m

Surfaces

70.8 km

209 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 6 October

12°C

4°C

36 %

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