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Strangford Loagh loop from Newtownards - Strangford & Lecale

Road cycling routes

Northern Ireland

Corporation North

Strangford Loagh loop from Newtownards - Strangford & Lecale

Moderate

19

riders

Strangford Loagh loop from Newtownards - Strangford & Lecale

03:34

82.2km

550m

Road cycling

Embark on a moderate racebike journey around Strangford Lough, covering 51.1 miles (82.2 km) with 1792 feet (546 metres) of elevation gain. This route from Newtownards offers continuous views of the largest sea lough in the British Isles, winding through coastal roads and rolling farmland. You will pass picturesque drumlin…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 33.4 km for 1.12 km

Waypoints

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1

34.7 km

Strangford Ferry Terminal

Highlight • Settlement

Quaint little village with a couple of good places to eat out, check out The Cuan!

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2

48.7 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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66.1 km

Kilmood Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Fresh Drinking Water Tap in the Church Courtyard

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68.5 km

Poacher's Pantry

Highlight • Pub

Lovely pub, restaurant & shop. Shop sells a fantastic range of breads, croissant etc plus cheeses, beer, very good wine. Highly recommended.

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82.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.9 km

31.4 km

3.68 km

1.10 km

135 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

73.1 km

7.46 km

1.73 km

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Sunday 17 May

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6°C

39 %

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