Glenarm Castle – Carnlough Harbour loop from Larne Harbour

Glenarm Castle – Carnlough Harbour loop from Larne Harbour

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Glenarm Castle – Carnlough Harbour loop from Larne Harbour

02:31

55.9km

370m

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: September 24, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Antrim Coast & Glens AONB

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1.31 km

Chaine Memorial Tower

Highlight • Monument

The Chaine Memorial Tower, or "The Pencil" as it is known locally, is an impressive lighthouse made of Irish granite, built in 1887 as a memorial to James Chaine, the developer of Larne Harbour.

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1.31 km

Chaine Memorial Tower

Highlight • Monument

Affectionately known as ‘The Pencil’ The granite tower was built in 1887 as a memorial to James Chaine, the Harbour's developer.

It's an accurate replica of an Irish Round Tower …

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1.91 km

Beach

19.8 km

Glenarm Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Start your walk off in the picturesque seaside village of Glenarm in County Antrim. There are a number of enjoyable things to do here such as visit the mighty Glenarm …

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20.8 km

Here you can walk through the forest instead of avoiding cars on the Coast Road. Either for about half like me or you continue to follow the International Appalachian Trail. But I don't know where it comes from.

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24.5 km

Carnlough Harbour

Highlight • Historical Site

Carnlough is a village in County Antrim in Northern Ireland. Many visitors stop here to see the picturesque harbor on the shores of Carnlough Bay.
The port was recently renovated …

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