Daft Eddy's Coffee Shop – Sketrick Castle loop from Bohill Nature Reserve

Daft Eddy's Coffee Shop – Sketrick Castle loop from Bohill Nature Reserve

Moderate

riders

Daft Eddy's Coffee Shop – Sketrick Castle loop from Bohill Nature Reserve

03:51

82.1km

720m

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: August 27, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 241 m for 1.06 km

After 68.8 km for 139 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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794 m

Tievenadarragh Woods

Forest

46.1 km

View of Boats in Strangford & Lecale AONB

Highlight • Lake

Pretty road along the water!

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46.4 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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46.6 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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47.9 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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52.0 km

Quarterland Road and Strangford Lough Views

Highlight • Viewpoint

A winding and undulating narrow leafy lane alongside the bays of Strangford Lough, that climbs up towards Killinchy for some stunning views.

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60.0 km

Picnic Café

Highlight • Cafe

Excellent cafe opposite the castle. Fantastic high quality range of breakfasts, lunches and cakes! Coffee is very good too. Highly recommended.

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66.8 km

Fodder Café & Outdoor Restaurant

Highlight • Cafe

Great outdoor cafe. Coffee is very good, cake is great and they do fantastic Dexter burgers. Seating is outdoors or in a huge open sided tent, so it's perfect for Social Distancing. Gets really busy at weekends.

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68.9 km

Portulla Wood

Forest

82.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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