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The best cycling routes in North Down

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Cycling in North Down is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Northern Ireland. So you can find your perfect North Down 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: December 20, 2025

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1. Ards Peninsula Complete loop from Bangor — Strangford & Lecale

106km

06:18

470m

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

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2. Holywood to Islandhill loop — Strangford & Lecale

44.1km

02:43

340m

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

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3. Marino to Helen's Bay loop

61.3km

04:01

430m

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

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4. Helen's Tower loop from Bangor

32.5km

02:02

220m

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

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5. Donaghadee from Bangor loop

30.5km

01:48

140m

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

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6. Cairn Wood to Helen's Bay loop

16.6km

01:07

170m

160m

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

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7. Scrabo Tower loop from Seahill

33.6km

02:16

410m

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

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8. Holywood to Helen's Bay

24.7km

01:52

250m

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

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9. Shaw's Bridge – Lagan Towpath loop from Holywood

51.8km

03:02

140m

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

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10. Beach with View of Bangor – Victoria Park Lake loop from Holywood

53.3km

03:09

140m

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

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The best cycling routes in North Down

1. Ards Peninsula Complete loop from Bangor — Strangford & Lecale

2. Holywood to Islandhill loop — Strangford & Lecale

3. Marino to Helen's Bay loop

4. Helen's Tower loop from Bangor

5. Donaghadee from Bangor loop

6. Cairn Wood to Helen's Bay loop

7. Scrabo Tower loop from Seahill

8. Holywood to Helen's Bay

9. Shaw's Bridge – Lagan Towpath loop from Holywood

10. Beach with View of Bangor – Victoria Park Lake loop from Holywood

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