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The best cycling routes around Ards

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Cycling around Ards is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Northern Ireland. So you can find your perfect Ards bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: November 30, 2025

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1. Strangford Lough Cycle Trail loop from Scrabo — Strangford & Lecale

136km

08:23

890m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Killynether Wood to Donaghadee loop — Strangford & Lecale

54.9km

03:17

340m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Portaferry to Quintin Castle loop

15.8km

00:57

80m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Comber to Mahee Island loop — Strangford & Lecale

24.2km

01:25

120m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Ards Peninsula half loop from Portaferry — Strangford & Lecale

57.1km

03:21

270m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Grey Abbey loop from Ballywalter – Strangford & Lecale

48.5km

02:50

230m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Ballygowan to Ballydorn loop — Strangford & Lecale

25.5km

01:31

170m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Millisle to Mount Stewart loop — Strangford & Lecale

37.6km

02:11

160m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Ards Peninsula quarter loop from Newtownards — Strangford & Lecale

39.0km

02:16

210m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Portaferry to Kirkistown Castle loop — Strangford & Lecale

30.3km

01:48

160m

150m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes around Ards

1. Strangford Lough Cycle Trail loop from Scrabo — Strangford & Lecale

2. Killynether Wood to Donaghadee loop — Strangford & Lecale

3. Portaferry to Quintin Castle loop

4. Comber to Mahee Island loop — Strangford & Lecale

5. Ards Peninsula half loop from Portaferry — Strangford & Lecale

6. Grey Abbey loop from Ballywalter – Strangford & Lecale

7. Ballygowan to Ballydorn loop — Strangford & Lecale

8. Millisle to Mount Stewart loop — Strangford & Lecale

9. Ards Peninsula quarter loop from Newtownards — Strangford & Lecale

10. Portaferry to Kirkistown Castle loop — Strangford & Lecale

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