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United Kingdom
Northern Ireland
Carrickfergus
North East Division

Foxes Pub – Antrim Castle Ruins loop from Downshire

Moderate

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Foxes Pub – Antrim Castle Ruins loop from Downshire

02:58

72.6km

380m

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: November 8, 2025

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After 34.2 km for 61 m

After 37.3 km for 156 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.14 km

Carrickfergus Castle and Marina

Highlight • Structure

Carrickfergus Castle and Marina. Step back in time for some heritage and history with a tour of the Castle built in 1177 and is one of the best preserved medieval structures in Northern Ireland.

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2

28.0 km

Foxes Pub

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3

34.4 km

Antrim Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Ruins of Antrim castle set in green grounds next to the river. A great place to stop for a breather.

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4

34.8 km

Diana’s Courtyard Café

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Good cake & hot chocolate. Can sit inside or in the castle courtyard as you like.

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B

72.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.9 km

17.1 km

1.21 km

685 m

547 m

157 m

Surfaces

70.1 km

2.17 km

128 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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