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Victoria Park Lake – Whiterock Harbour loop from Sydenham

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United Kingdom
Northern Ireland
Strandtown

Victoria Park Lake – Whiterock Harbour loop from Sydenham

Hard

24

riders

Victoria Park Lake – Whiterock Harbour loop from Sydenham

07:08

122km

650m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.0 km for 90 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1.22 km

Victoria Park Lake

Highlight • Lake

Victoria Park is open 24 hours, seven days a week. The park has a lake which is home to water birds such as swans, geese, ducks, herons and migrant waders. …

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2

2.57 km

This place is dedicated to the famous writer CS Lewis (The Chronicles of Narnia) and decorated with characters from the books

Translated by Google •

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3

17.8 km

View of Scrabo Tower from Ballydrain Road

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Picturesque rolling trail through Barley fields, and vistas of the beautiful Strangford Lough always present. Hosts great views of Scrabo Tower in the distance, and if you catch this trail …

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4

21.1 km

WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre

Highlight • Natural

WWT Castle Espie is home to the largest collection of ducks, geese and swans in Ireland. Wide open spaces, and wetlands full of the sights and sounds of nature.

Surprised …

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5

24.3 km

Tullynakill Church Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

You may just miss it on your ride, as its tucked away down a small lane, but really worth a stop.

Has an early version of a burial cage on …

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6

29.5 km

Whiterock Harbour

Highlight • Settlement

It's home to two yacht clubs: Strangford Lough Yacht Club and 1.5 kilometres (0.95 mi) to the north, Down Cruising Club. Between the two yacht clubs is Sketrick Castle, a …

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7

33.6 km

A winding and undulating narrow leafy lane alongside the bays of Strangford Lough, that climbs up towards Killinchy for some stunning views.

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47.9 km

Cloghan Wood

Forest

50.2 km

Portulla Wood

Forest

10

64.2 km

View of Portaferry Harbor

Highlight • Lake

Lovely little loughside town. Good Hotel with quality food & Guinness, plus a couple of cafes.

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122 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.6 km

34.8 km

28.4 km

5.22 km

1.63 km

1.12 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

101 km

16.2 km

2.72 km

1.14 km

314 m

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Thursday 13 August

21°C

15°C

55 %

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Comments

September 6, 2024,Strangford Lough loop from Belfast
The Comber greenway is a gem. A well surfaced bike/walk way out of Belfast towards the East.
If you're lucky with the weather its a stunning loughside ride with plenty of cake/food stops. The ferry (short)is walk on pay as you go.
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