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Nendrum Monastery Ruins – Mahee Castle loop from Carrickmannon Road

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Nendrum Monastery Ruins – Mahee Castle loop from Carrickmannon Road

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Nendrum Monastery Ruins – Mahee Castle loop from Carrickmannon Road

02:01

34.0km

200m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Strangford & Lecale AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.08 km

Poacher's Pantry

Highlight • Pub

Lovely pub, restaurant & shop. Shop sells a fantastic range of breads, croissant etc plus cheeses, beer, very good wine. Highly recommended.

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13.4 km

Beach

14.6 km

Twisted Tree on Reagh Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

Reagh Island ( An tOileán Riabhach meaning “The Brindled Island” ) is one of the many islands in Strangford Lough. Along with some other islands, it provides shelter for Ringneill …

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15.8 km

Nendrum Monastery Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Love spending time here. There is a park bench to the far east corner, and to the left of that hosts one of the best views of the Lough. When …

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16.0 km

Mahee Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Great atmosphere. Especially towards evening when the quiet really begins. listen to the Birds call across the Lough, or sit and rest for a while. The Castle is also great …

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22.6 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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34.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.9 km

736 m

115 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.3 km

15.4 km

176 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 27 May

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Nendrum Monastery Ruins – Mahee Castle loop from Carrickmannon Road

Poacher's Pantry

Twisted Tree on Reagh Island

Nendrum Monastery Ruins

Mahee Castle

Tullynakill Church Ruins

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