Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 13, 2024

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

60 m in total

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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18.3 km

Ballyboley Forest

Wonderfully expansive forest and the lovely Glenwhirry river as a bonus.

Apparently this place is well known for having been haunted by an ancient apparition! Always the same four Druids appear. To observe, then vanish.

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40.3 km

Islandmagee Dolmen

Islandmagee is steeped in history and features rolling hills, quiet villages and a dramatic coastline. Its great cycling, for such a small wee Island it packs a punch, with vistas …

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51.0 km

Carrickfergus Castle

For more than 800 years, Carrickfergus Castle has been an imposing monument on the Northern Irish landscape whether approached by land, sea or air.

Nestled on the northern shore of …

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51.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.6 km

4.87 km

4.14 km

3.09 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.2 km

9.89 km

2.98 km

2.71 km

Elevation

Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

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Saturday 11 October

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This route was planned by komoot.

Carrickfergus to Island Magee loop

Ballyboley Forest

Islandmagee Dolmen

Carrickfergus Castle

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