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: January 18, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

After 19.0 km for 72 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.73 km

Sunset View from Holywood Pier

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Lovely rest spot. The light seems to last forever over the hills.

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6.19 km

Belfast Window on Wildlife (WOW)

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Belfast's Window on Wildlife (WOW) is home to birds and wildlife from all over the world.

There are more than 100 species of birds and other wildlife to be found …

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11.3 km

The Dub Tea Rooms

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Crossing the Lagan over the Lagan Weir in Belfast gives you, as a cyclist, an interesting perspective of the river and the city. The bridge, which runs between the Queen …

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13.3 km

Lagan

Lake

15.0 km

Frost-Covered Plants in Ormeau Park

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17.4 km

Lagan Meadows

Nature Reserve

18.0 km

Lagan Meadows Nature Reserve

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Just of the towpath is the Meadows. A really peaceful part of the stretch, especially considering how close it is to the town centre.

This route in the meadow itself …

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19.1 km

Lock Keeper's Cottage and Lock Keeper's Inn Coffee Shop

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Lock Keeper's Cottage and Lock Keeper's Inn coffee shop is a perfect spot to take a breather and rehydrate and refuel. The coffee shop is situated in a beautiful riverside …

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28.9 km

Victoria Park Lake

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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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34.4 km

Holywood Esplanade and Coastal Path

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The route runs along Strangford Lough and offers impressive views of the water and the surrounding landscape. The colourful rows of houses along the esplanade are particularly attractive and give the place a special charm.

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37.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.9 km

9.60 km

5.09 km

4.46 km

332 m

310 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.3 km

2.53 km

1.49 km

1.26 km

246 m

Elevation

Highest point (50 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 19 February

8°C

3°C

65 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Sunset View from Holywood Pier

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Lagan Meadows Nature Reserve

Lock Keeper's Cottage and Lock Keeper's Inn Coffee Shop

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