Running around Ards is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around Ards—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: September 27, 2025

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1. Floodgates run — Strangford & Lecale

6.60km

00:45

10m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Helen's Tower – Rocky Outcrop Viewpoint loop from Millisle

23.6km

02:44

280m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Running loop from Millisle

9.99km

01:03

70m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Donaghadee Lighthouse loop from Donaghadee

7.54km

00:48

40m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. WW2 Rifle Firing Butts loop from Newtownards

6.88km

00:42

10m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Column of BCDR Railway Bridge loop from Newtownards

5.64km

00:35

20m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. BCDR Railway Bridge loop from Ballywalter

16.6km

01:45

80m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. BCDR Railway Bridge loop from Millisle

12.4km

01:18

70m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Helen's Tower loop from Ballyharry

12.0km

01:22

190m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Movilla Abbey loop from Millisle

5.00km

00:31

30m

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

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The best running trails around Ards

1. Floodgates run — Strangford & Lecale

2. Helen's Tower – Rocky Outcrop Viewpoint loop from Millisle

3. Running loop from Millisle

4. Donaghadee Lighthouse loop from Donaghadee

5. WW2 Rifle Firing Butts loop from Newtownards

6. Column of BCDR Railway Bridge loop from Newtownards

7. BCDR Railway Bridge loop from Ballywalter

8. BCDR Railway Bridge loop from Millisle

9. Helen's Tower loop from Ballyharry

10. Movilla Abbey loop from Millisle

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