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The best road cycling routes in Down

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In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of road biking routes in 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: October 15, 2025

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1. Spelga Reservoir loop from Newcastle – Mourne

48.0km

02:28

710m

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

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2. Strangford & Castleward loop from Newcastle

98.4km

05:05

770m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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3. Downpatrick to Ballynahinch loop

62.0km

02:58

650m

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

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4. Warrenpoint Shore Road – The Fairy Glen loop from Castlewellan

88.2km

03:51

730m

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

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5. Trassey Road – Climb by Rostrevor Forest loop from Newcastle

70.1km

03:17

830m

840m

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

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6. Climb by Rostrevor Forest – Spelga Reservoir Hill Climb loop from Newcastle

82.0km

03:50

1,010m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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7. Nikki's Cafe loop from Ardglass

57.8km

02:21

310m

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

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8. Killough–Strangford Loop – Strangford Ferry Terminal loop from Minerstown

51.8km

02:13

370m

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

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9. Warrenpoint Shore Road – The Fairy Glen loop from Newcastle

130km

05:29

710m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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10. Strangford Ferry Terminal – Killough–Strangford Loop loop from Crossgar

67.5km

02:53

460m

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

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The best road cycling routes in Down

1. Spelga Reservoir loop from Newcastle – Mourne

2. Strangford & Castleward loop from Newcastle

3. Downpatrick to Ballynahinch loop

4. Warrenpoint Shore Road – The Fairy Glen loop from Castlewellan

5. Trassey Road – Climb by Rostrevor Forest loop from Newcastle

6. Climb by Rostrevor Forest – Spelga Reservoir Hill Climb loop from Newcastle

7. Nikki's Cafe loop from Ardglass

8. Killough–Strangford Loop – Strangford Ferry Terminal loop from Minerstown

9. Warrenpoint Shore Road – The Fairy Glen loop from Newcastle

10. Strangford Ferry Terminal – Killough–Strangford Loop loop from Crossgar

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