Cloghy is a village located on the eastern coast of the Ards Peninsula in County Down, Northern Ireland. This region features a blend of coastal landscapes, including expansive sandy beaches and dunes, alongside the wider natural beauty of the Ards Peninsula and Strangford Lough. The terrain offers varied opportunities for outdoor pursuits, making Cloghy suitable for several sports like touring cycling, hiking, road cycling, and jogging.
Cloghy offers 1 routes for outdoor enthusiasts across several…
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4.7
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75
hikers
4.66km
01:15
60m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
5.59km
01:25
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
11.5km
03:02
110m
110m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
8.57km
02:17
100m
100m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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6
riders
15.8km
00:57
80m
80m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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57.1km
03:21
270m
270m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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30.3km
01:48
160m
150m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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44.9km
02:40
200m
200m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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7
riders
30.1km
01:15
140m
140m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4
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69.1km
02:55
290m
290m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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49.4km
02:02
230m
230m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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31.9km
01:21
120m
120m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5
runners
9.93km
01:02
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
runners
9.86km
01:01
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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16.5km
01:42
70m
70m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10.7km
01:06
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Cloghy offers opportunities for touring cycling, hiking, road cycling, and jogging. The region features coastal paths and sandy beaches suitable for various outdoor pursuits. Users have rated routes in Cloghy an average of 4.69 out of 5 stars.
Cloghy is known for its expansive sandy beach and dunes, which are a Designated Area of Special Scientific Interest. Coastal views of the Irish Sea are prominent, and the Cloughey Rocks host one of Ireland's largest seal colonies. The area is part of the wider Ards Peninsula and borders Strangford Lough.
Yes, Cloghy and the Ards Peninsula provide quiet roads suitable for touring cycling. A Portaferry cycling route reaches the Irish Sea at Cloghy, linking into the proposed National Cycle Network (NCN 99). For more details, refer to the Cycling around Cloghy guide.
Cloghy features coastal paths and sandy beaches suitable for hiking. Boardwalks are installed in the dune areas to allow access without disturbing plant life, providing walking routes. Guides like Hiking around Cloghy and Easy hikes around Cloghy offer specific options.
The southern part of the Ards Peninsula, including Cloghy, offers quiet roads suitable for road cycling. These routes provide scenic views of the Irish Sea and the surrounding countryside. The Road Cycling Routes around Cloghy guide provides detailed options.
Cloughey Rocks is a notable location for observing seals. As the tide recedes in Strangford Lough, Common and Grey seals haul out to rest on these rocks. This area is home to one of Ireland's largest seal colonies, particularly active in summer when pups are born.
Cloghy offers coastal paths and sandy beaches that are suitable for jogging and running. These routes provide views of the Irish Sea. The Running Trails around Cloghy guide lists available options.
Komoot offers several guides for Cloghy, including Cycling around Cloghy, Hiking around Cloghy, Easy hikes around Cloghy, Road Cycling Routes around Cloghy, and Running Trails around Cloghy.
More than 1,000 visitors have shared their experiences in Cloghy on komoot. The available routes have received an average rating of 4.69 out of 5 stars from 78 ratings. This indicates a positive reception from the komoot community.
The provided information does not specify local bike rental services directly within Cloghy village. Visitors may need to check with local tourism offices or nearby towns on the Ards Peninsula for bike hire options.
For official tourism information about Cloghy and the wider Ards and North Down region, the official tourism website is Visit Ards and North Down. The general contact phone number for the Ards and North Down Borough Council is 0300 013 3333.
Cloghy's expansive sandy beach and boardwalks through the dunes offer accessible and gentle routes suitable for families. The quiet roads of the Ards Peninsula also provide a safer environment for family cycling. Easy hikes are available, as detailed in the Easy hikes around Cloghy guide.
Cloghy is described as a quiet, pretty village with a traditional seaside getaway feel. While specific establishments are not detailed, villages of this nature typically offer local amenities such as cafes or pubs for visitors.

