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Whiterock Harbour – Daft Eddy's Coffee Shop loop from Newcastle

Road cycling routes

Northern Ireland

Whiterock Harbour – Daft Eddy's Coffee Shop loop from Newcastle

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Whiterock Harbour – Daft Eddy's Coffee Shop loop from Newcastle

04:36

103km

840m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Strangford & Lecale AONB

Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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8.36 km

Moneycarragh River

Lake

2

39.6 km

Picnic Café

Highlight • Cafe

Excellent cafe opposite the castle. Fantastic high quality range of breakfasts, lunches and cakes! Coffee is very good too. Highly recommended.

Tip by

3

46.8 km

Quarterland Road and Strangford Lough Views

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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4

50.9 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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5

52.2 km

Daft Eddy's Coffee Shop

Highlight • Viewpoint

Coffee Shop open mornings until mid-afternoon. Bar & Restaurant open afternoon and evenings. Scenic views from Sketrick Island across Strangford Lough to Whiterock, and Ballydorn, Newtownards.

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6

52.4 km

Sketrick Castle

Highlight • Castle

Sketrick Castkle is a historic landmark situated on Sketrick Island near Whiterock. The castle dates back to the 12th century and the grounds are free to explore.

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7

52.7 km

View of Boats in Strangford & Lecale AONB

Highlight • Lake

Pretty road along the water!

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8

58.9 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.

Tip by

9

61.3 km

Kilmood Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Fresh Drinking Water Tap in the Church Courtyard

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B

103 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

92.6 km

5.87 km

4.60 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

91.1 km

11.8 km

281 m

< 100 m

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