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Ursa Minor – Knocklayd Summit loop from Ballycastle

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Ursa Minor – Knocklayd Summit loop from Ballycastle

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Ursa Minor – Knocklayd Summit loop from Ballycastle

04:50

15.4km

550m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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190 m

Ursa Minor

Highlight • Cafe

This is a great cafe in Ballycastle. All food is organic and locally sourced. Its on site bakery makes fantastic cakes and bread and lunch is pretty good too! A …

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341 m

Ballycastle Town Centre and Beach

Highlight • Beach

Ballycastle is a charming coastal town located in Northern Ireland. The colourful town is a perfect blend of natural beauty and rich history and displays some gorgeous coastal views out to Rathlin Island and Irish Sea.

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4.57 km

Ballycastle Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

8.39 km

Knocklayd Summit

Highlight • Summit

Knocklayd is a gem of a spot located on the north coast of Country Antrim. From the 514m summit, you can enjoy sensational panoramic views across the Causeway Coast, Antrim …

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14.4 km

Ballycastle Beach

Highlight • Beach

Great beach and golf course. Good starting point for a coastal bike ride with a few cafes and bars as well as the world famous Morton's Fish & Chip shop.

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15.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.78 km

3.55 km

1.90 km

577 m

542 m

Surfaces

6.22 km

6.14 km

1.90 km

848 m

252 m

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Weather

Thursday 28 May

17°C

11°C

38 %

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Ursa Minor – Knocklayd Summit loop from Ballycastle

Ursa Minor

Ballycastle Town Centre and Beach

Ballycastle Viewpoint

Knocklayd Summit

Ballycastle Beach

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