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Northern Ireland

Kirkistown Castle – View of Quintin Castle loop from Kircubbin

Bike touring routes & trails

Northern Ireland

Kirkistown Castle – View of Quintin Castle loop from Kircubbin

Moderate

5.0

(2)

34

riders

Kirkistown Castle – View of Quintin Castle loop from Kircubbin

02:40

44.9km

200m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Strangford & Lecale AONB

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

7.16 km

Kirkistown Castle

Highlight • Other

Built in 1622 by Roland Savage. The tower has had several alterations over its past. The neo gothic style was introduced in the early 19th century.

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2

16.5 km

View of Quintin Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Quintin Castle is one of the few inhabited Anglo-Norman castles to be found in Ulster.

The Castle was built in 1184 by John de Courcy, an Anglo-Norman Knight who had …

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3

25.8 km

Portaferry Waterfront Walk

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4

26.5 km

View of Portaferry Harbor

Highlight • Lake

Lovely little loughside town. Good Hotel with quality food & Guinness, plus a couple of cafes.

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44.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.7 km

4.63 km

1.52 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.9 km

21.8 km

1.19 km

< 100 m

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Tuesday 19 May

18°C

11°C

34 %

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