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The best road cycling routes in Ballymena

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In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of road biking routes in Ballymena to bring you the best rides in the region. To find the one which is right for you, click on any of the Tours to see a full breakdown of its details including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos shared by other members of the Komoot community.

Last updated: November 29, 2025

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1. Glenariff Forest loop from Ballymena – Antrim Coast & Hills

73.2km

03:28

690m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Waterfoot Beach – Glenariff Descent loop from Ballymena

76.5km

03:27

610m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Descent Into Glenarm – Waterfoot Beach loop from Cargan

107km

05:18

1,320m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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4. Waterfoot Beach – View of Glendun Valley loop from Martinstown

75.9km

03:33

720m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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5. Cushendun Village – Waterfoot Beach loop from Ballymena

121km

05:25

1,050m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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6. Waterfoot Beach – Glenariff Descent loop from Cargan

27.8km

01:21

420m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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7. Roadbike loop from Bellaghy

35.8km

01:34

260m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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8. View of Lough Neagh – Toome Lock loop from Cullybackey

71.5km

02:58

480m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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9. Larne Town Centre loop from Ballymena

84.1km

04:06

760m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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10. Waterfoot Beach – Glenariff Descent loop from Martinstown

53.3km

02:42

730m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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The best road cycling routes in Ballymena

1. Glenariff Forest loop from Ballymena – Antrim Coast & Hills

2. Waterfoot Beach – Glenariff Descent loop from Ballymena

3. Descent Into Glenarm – Waterfoot Beach loop from Cargan

4. Waterfoot Beach – View of Glendun Valley loop from Martinstown

5. Cushendun Village – Waterfoot Beach loop from Ballymena

6. Waterfoot Beach – Glenariff Descent loop from Cargan

7. Roadbike loop from Bellaghy

8. View of Lough Neagh – Toome Lock loop from Cullybackey

9. Larne Town Centre loop from Ballymena

10. Waterfoot Beach – Glenariff Descent loop from Martinstown

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