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The best cycling routes in Carrickfergus

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Cycling in Carrickfergus is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Northern Ireland. So you can find your perfect Carrickfergus bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: November 24, 2025

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1. Woodburn loop from Carrickfergus

23.4km

01:35

280m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Whitehead to Belfast Castle loop

54.0km

03:32

570m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Carrickfergus to Island Magee loop

51.8km

03:35

790m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Carnlough Harbour – Waterfoot Beach loop from Clipperstown

148km

08:57

1,140m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Beach with View of Bangor – Carrickfergus Castle loop from Downshire

21.9km

01:23

110m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Woodburn Reservoir – View of the Countryside Road loop from Clipperstown

26.6km

02:17

420m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Shaw's Bridge – Lagan Towpath loop from Downshire

73.3km

04:22

330m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Victoria Park Lake – The Comber Greenway loop from Clipperstown

79.6km

04:41

390m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Gleno Waterfall – Beach with View of Bangor loop from Trooperslane

64.7km

04:04

560m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Carrickfergus Castle – Woodburn Reservoir loop from Clipperstown

87.0km

05:35

930m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes in Carrickfergus

1. Woodburn loop from Carrickfergus

2. Whitehead to Belfast Castle loop

3. Carrickfergus to Island Magee loop

4. Carnlough Harbour – Waterfoot Beach loop from Clipperstown

5. Beach with View of Bangor – Carrickfergus Castle loop from Downshire

6. Woodburn Reservoir – View of the Countryside Road loop from Clipperstown

7. Shaw's Bridge – Lagan Towpath loop from Downshire

8. Victoria Park Lake – The Comber Greenway loop from Clipperstown

9. Gleno Waterfall – Beach with View of Bangor loop from Trooperslane

10. Carrickfergus Castle – Woodburn Reservoir loop from Clipperstown

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