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East Strand Beach – Dunluce Castle Ruins loop from Portrush

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Northern Ireland

East Strand Beach – Dunluce Castle Ruins loop from Portrush

Moderate

5.0

(3)

18

hikers

East Strand Beach – Dunluce Castle Ruins loop from Portrush

03:16

12.6km

80m

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: August 13, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Causeway Coast AONB

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

2.07 km

East Strand Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

East Strand Beach is famous for its beautiful golden sands, extensive dune systems, and wonderful views over The Skerries and Causeway headlands.

From this point, you can access the beach …

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2

5.38 km

Whiterocks Beach

Highlight • Beach

The Blue Flag awarded beach is extremely popular with surfers, body boarders and kayakers. If you fancy a go there is a seasonal outlet shop that provides equipment for hire.

Tip by

3

5.50 km

Whiterocks Cliff Path

Highlight • Trail

One of the nicest beaches on the north coast of Ireland!

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6.01 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

5

8.47 km

Dunluce Castle Ruins

Highlight • Natural Monument

Dunluce Castle is a now-ruined medieval castle in Northern Ireland, the seat of Clan McDonnell. It is located on the edge of a basalt outcropping in County Antrim (between Portballintrae …

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B

12.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.42 km

3.27 km

2.88 km

1.60 km

251 m

145 m

Surfaces

4.39 km

3.27 km

3.24 km

1.07 km

594 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 14 October

13°C

7°C

29 %

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