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View of Quintin Castle – View of Portaferry Harbor loop from Strangford

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United Kingdom
Northern Ireland
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Strangford Lower

View of Quintin Castle – View of Portaferry Harbor loop from Strangford

Moderate

5.0

(2)

24

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View of Quintin Castle – View of Portaferry Harbor loop from Strangford

02:12

38.1km

180m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 21, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions. Check ahead to confirm restricted segments are open to the public.

After 1.28 km for 1.12 km

After 35.9 km for 1.12 km

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.14 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

2.12 km

Strangford Ferry

Highlight • Structure

3

22.9 km

Kearney Village (National Trust)

Highlight • Settlement

Restored fishing village with walks along the coast, quiet, some nice swim spots. Also parking and toilets.

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4

25.8 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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5

35.8 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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B

38.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.6 km

5.31 km

2.23 km

894 m

102 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.0 km

14.3 km

2.85 km

< 100 m

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Saturday 17 October

13°C

2°C

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