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Victoria Park Lake – Sketrick Castle loop from Sydenham

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Victoria Park Lake – Sketrick Castle loop from Sydenham

Moderate

4.5

(6)

106

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Victoria Park Lake – Sketrick Castle loop from Sydenham

03:05

53.0km

260m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Strangford & Lecale AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.22 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. There are two walking trails around the lake. The playing fields have soccer pitches, a bowling green and a cycling and BMX track.

The Park opened in 1906. It was landscaped by Charles McKimm, who also built the Tropical Ravine in the Botanic Gardens.

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2.57 km

Narnia Sculptures at C.S. Lewis Square

Highlight • Structure

This place is dedicated to the famous writer CS Lewis (The Chronicles of Narnia) and decorated with characters from the books

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16.6 km

View of Scrabo Tower from Ballydrain Road

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Picturesque rolling trail through Barley fields, and vistas of the beautiful Strangford Lough always present. Hosts great views of Scrabo Tower in the distance, and if you catch this trail at twilight on a clear summers eve, you will be rewarded with such magnificent colours. Strangford Lough is also a designated 'Dark Skies' area for you star gazers.

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27.1 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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27.3 km

Daft Eddy's Café at Whiterock Bay

Highlight • Cafe

Stop off at Daft Eddy’s for a coffee & bun.

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34.7 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 by just how much there is to see and do including a Cafe / Gallery, plenty of walks, and places to just sit and take it all in.

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39.2 km

Bangor War Memorial and Flower Gardens

Highlight • Natural Monument

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53.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.5 km

21.3 km

5.06 km

3.55 km

1.22 km

369 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.0 km

3.33 km

1.14 km

531 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 16 June

19°C

13°C

25 %

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Victoria Park Lake – Sketrick Castle loop from Sydenham

Victoria Park Lake

Narnia Sculptures at C.S. Lewis Square

View of Scrabo Tower from Ballydrain Road

Sketrick Castle

Daft Eddy's Café at Whiterock Bay

WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre

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