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Carrickfergus Castle – Victoria Park Lake loop from Holywood

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Carrickfergus Castle – Victoria Park Lake loop from Holywood

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Carrickfergus Castle – Victoria Park Lake loop from Holywood

03:07

52.7km

140m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 52.5 km for 252 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.74 km

Narnia Sculptures at C.S. Lewis Square

Highlight • Structure

This place is dedicated to the famous writer CS Lewis (The Chronicles of Narnia) and decorated with characters from the books

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9.01 km

The Dub Tea Rooms

Highlight • Other

Crossing the Lagan over the Lagan Weir in Belfast gives you, as a cyclist, an interesting perspective of the river and the city. The bridge, which runs between the Queen …

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17.3 km

Turret

Fort

21.0 km

Beach with View of Bangor

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice little beach for a stop off. Not far from Belfast and with a good view across to Bangor.

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25.1 km

Woodburn River

Lake

26.3 km

Carrickfergus Castle is a well-preserved medieval fortress overlooking Belfast Lough. Built in the 12th century, it stands as a historic icon, showcasing impressive architecture and giving you a glimpse into Ireland's past.

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46.5 km

Victoria Park Lake

Highlight • Lake

Victoria Park is open 24 hours, seven days a week. The park has a lake which is home to water birds such as swans, geese, ducks, herons and migrant waders. …

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47.7 km

Airport Road, Belfast

Highlight • Trail

Plenty of room, and amazingly very little traffic most evenings. Get out to Holywood for a bit of sea air, or connect to the Connswater Greenway cycle path via Victoria …

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49.3 km

Belfast Window on Wildlife (WOW)

Highlight • Viewpoint

Belfast's Window on Wildlife (WOW) is home to birds and wildlife from all over the world.

There are more than 100 species of birds and other wildlife to be found …

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52.1 km

Holywood Esplanade and Coastal Path

Highlight • Cycleway

The route runs along Strangford Lough and offers impressive views of the water and the surrounding landscape. The colourful rows of houses along the esplanade are particularly attractive and give the place a special charm.

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52.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.2 km

6.13 km

5.88 km

5.66 km

481 m

310 m

116 m

Surfaces

39.6 km

9.73 km

1.75 km

1.33 km

310 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 11 May

14°C

7°C

21 %

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Carrickfergus Castle – Victoria Park Lake loop from Holywood

Narnia Sculptures at C.S. Lewis Square

The Dub Tea Rooms

Beach with View of Bangor