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Upper Malone

Donaghadee Lighthouse – Shaw's Bridge loop from Balmoral

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
Northern Ireland
Upper Malone

Donaghadee Lighthouse – Shaw's Bridge loop from Balmoral

Moderate

5.0

(1)

27

riders

Donaghadee Lighthouse – Shaw's Bridge loop from Balmoral

04:11

94.9km

680m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

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Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 68.4 km for 685 m

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Start point

Train Station

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1

7.83 km

Lisnabreeny American Military Cemetery

Highlight • Monument

Best approached from Manse Road. The access road is a 20% incline at one end.

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2

37.8 km

Donaghadee Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good views out to the Isle of Man from the lighthouse. A very busy ferry lane for those who like big boats!

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3

38.3 km

The Stormy Cup

Highlight • Cafe

4

51.0 km

Stump Road

Highlight • Trail

Narrow little road with some good short hills and great views.

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5

56.9 km

Grey Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

Ruins of a 12th century Cistercian monastery. A lovely way to spend a few hours exploring the history. It's a open site which can be visited any time, but the …

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6

92.3 km

Shaw's Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

The bridge is named after Captain John Shaw of Oliver Cromwell's army, who built an oak bridge here in 1655. A stone bridge was built by Thomas Burgh in 1691, …

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94.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.7 km

33.1 km

16.8 km

3.46 km

1.66 km

305 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

90.4 km

2.63 km

1.37 km

661 m

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Highest point (120 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

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14°C

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