Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 7, 2024

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32 m

Ailladie cliff

Step off the bike and head carefully towards the Ailladie cliff.

The 800m long limestone cliff is a mecca for climbing, owing to its high quality and often highly technical …

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7.78 km

Fanhore beach

Beautiful wide golden sand beach that is perfect for a quick dip to cool off. There are also toilets just off of the road.

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12.1 km

Blackhead Lighthouse was built and first switched on in 1902. The lighthouse also had an explosive fog signal when it first began operating.

The lighthouse would have guided many famous vessels throughout Belfasts golden era of shipping, including the Titanic.

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12.6 km

Burren Coastal Road

Even for Irish standards, where spectacular landscapes are abundant, the Burren is special. As you cycle along the coast, suddenly you reach a gigantic field of rock. This is glaciated karst. Everything seems to be covered in it.

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17.0 km

Gleninagh Castle

Take the small lane towards the coast to find Gleninagh Castle.

The castle is a 16th century L-plan tower house situated on the edge of The Burren overlooking Ballyvaughan Bay. …

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20.8 km

Late Bike Repair Station

59.5 km

View of Burren National Park and Doonmore Hill

Beautiful views towards Burren National Park and Doonmore hill and its distinct geological formations.

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84.6 km

Ballinalacken Castle

A two stage tower house thought to be built in either the 15th or early 16th century.Built on a limestone outcrop it has a prominent position overlooking the roads.

Once …

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87.7 km

The Burren Limestone Pavement

The Burren - what an extraordinary landscape! On this ride through the barren, expansive limestone landscape, you almost feel like you are cycling on another planet. The endless crevices and …

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88.6 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

66.9 km

21.5 km

159 m

Surfaces

82.4 km

6.19 km

Elevation

Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Monday 13 October

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Fanore, Ballyvaughan and Lisdoovarna loop

Ailladie cliff

Fanhore beach

Black Head Lighthouse

Burren Coastal Road

Gleninagh Castle

Late Bike Repair Station

View of Burren National Park and Doonmore Hill

Ballinalacken Castle

The Burren Limestone Pavement

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