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Kilmood Church – Nendrum Monastery Ruins loop from Balloo

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
Northern Ireland
Ards
Balloo

Kilmood Church – Nendrum Monastery Ruins loop from Balloo

Easy

6

riders

Kilmood Church – Nendrum Monastery Ruins loop from Balloo

01:45

38.8km

220m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Strangford & Lecale AONB

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.80 km

Kilmood Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Fresh Drinking Water Tap in the Church Courtyard

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2

17.3 km

WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre

Highlight • Natural

WWT Castle Espie is home to the largest collection of ducks, geese and swans in Ireland. Wide open spaces, and wetlands full of the sights and sounds of nature.

Surprised …

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21.4 km

Beach

Beach

4

23.5 km

Mahee Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Great atmosphere. Especially towards evening when the quiet really begins. listen to the Birds call across the Lough, or sit and rest for a while. The Castle is also great …

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5

23.7 km

Nendrum Monastery Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Love spending time here. There is a park bench to the far east corner, and to the left of that hosts one of the best views of the Lough. When …

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6

24.9 km

Twisted Tree on Reagh Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

Reagh Island ( An tOileán Riabhach meaning “The Brindled Island” ) is one of the many islands in Strangford Lough. Along with some other islands, it provides shelter for Ringneill …

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7

31.2 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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B

38.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.7 km

712 m

401 m

Surfaces

24.4 km

14.4 km

< 100 m

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Tuesday 20 October

11°C

4°C

96 %

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