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The best road cycling routes in North Down

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In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of road biking routes in North Down to bring you the best rides in the region. To find the one which is right for you, click on any of the Tours to see a full breakdown of its details including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos shared by other members of the Komoot community.

Last updated: December 13, 2025

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1. Ballycopeland Windmill loop from Bangor

27.1km

01:09

120m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Donaghadee Lighthouse – View of Portaferry Harbor loop from Bangor

101km

04:30

480m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Donaghadee Lighthouse – Ballycopeland Windmill loop from Bangor

72.9km

03:09

310m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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4. Donaghadee Lighthouse – Birch Coffee Box loop from Bangor

48.4km

02:03

220m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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5. Bike Path to Belfast – Creighton's Green Road Climb loop from Carnalea

59.1km

02:50

470m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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6. Kilmood Church – Daft Eddy's Coffee Shop loop from Bangor

66.2km

03:01

500m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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7. The Stormy Cup loop from Bangor West

26.7km

01:09

130m

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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8. Ballycopeland Windmill – Stump Road loop from Bangor

55.4km

02:24

240m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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9. Views at Strickies loop from Carnalea

36.0km

01:30

210m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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10. Helen's Bay Beach – Creighton's Green Road Climb loop from Bangor

49.5km

02:20

450m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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The best road cycling routes in North Down

1. Ballycopeland Windmill loop from Bangor

2. Donaghadee Lighthouse – View of Portaferry Harbor loop from Bangor

3. Donaghadee Lighthouse – Ballycopeland Windmill loop from Bangor

4. Donaghadee Lighthouse – Birch Coffee Box loop from Bangor

5. Bike Path to Belfast – Creighton's Green Road Climb loop from Carnalea

6. Kilmood Church – Daft Eddy's Coffee Shop loop from Bangor

7. The Stormy Cup loop from Bangor West

8. Ballycopeland Windmill – Stump Road loop from Bangor

9. Views at Strickies loop from Carnalea

10. Helen's Bay Beach – Creighton's Green Road Climb loop from Bangor

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