Always worth the ascent. If only for the view towards Sliev Croob and the Mournes. Beautiful patch work of swollen hills, cut by colourful fields, that meander all the way to the shore of Strangford Lough below.

There are several interesting woodland gravel trails in the woods, connecting to Scrabo, and Ards. Twilight is magic up here. Smooth tarmac Decent down to Ards via Scrabo Road is a joy, with the tower on your left, and the sprawling Lough, and Newtownards to your right.

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Cycling

There is a decent sized network of Woodland Gravel trails in Killynether that connect to the old Quarry Path, and Scrabo Tower.

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Scrabo loop from Belfast

35.6km

02:14

300m

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

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Strangford Lough Cycle Trail

136km

08:23

890m

Cycle the challenging 84.6-mile Strangford Lough Cycle Trail, a difficult touring route with 2930 feet of elevation gain.

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Killynether Wood to Donaghadee loop

54.9km

03:17

340m

Cycle the moderate 34.1-mile Killynether Wood to Donaghadee loop for diverse scenery, from tranquil woodlands to bracing coastal views.

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Elevation 60 m

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Sunday 12 April

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Location: Killynether, Ards, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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Scrabo loop from Belfast

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Killynether Wood to Donaghadee loop

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