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Northern Ireland

Barnes Gap – Let the Dance Begin Sculptures loop from Maghera

Road cycling routes

Northern Ireland

Barnes Gap – Let the Dance Begin Sculptures loop from Maghera

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Barnes Gap – Let the Dance Begin Sculptures loop from Maghera

06:41

138km

1,790m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very 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 10, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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36.6 km

Barnes Gap

Highlight • Natural Monument

Make sure to pause for a moment at Barnes Gap to take in the exceptional natural beauty this area has to offer. The gap was formed from a glacial overflow …

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2

63.1 km

Let the Dance Begin Sculptures

Highlight • Structure

Situated on a site adjacent to the Strabane bypass, the 'Let the Dance Begin' sculpture by Maurice Harron is an ensemble of five stainless steel and bronze figures.

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3

79.9 km

Altinaghree Castle (Liscloon House)

Highlight • Historical Site

Altinaghree Castle is also known as Liscloon House and it thought to have been built in 1860 by William Ogilby

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119 km

Derrynoyd Forest

Forest

5

121 km

Bench Under a Large Tree

Highlight • Natural

If there's a good bench out in the wild then it's always a good idea to take a rest. You never know when you'll fund another bench.

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138 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

133 km

2.50 km

1.47 km

342 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

120 km

17.9 km

< 100 m

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Friday 29 May

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11°C

92 %

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