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Antrim Castle Gardens – The Protector of the Lough loop from Rathbeg

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Antrim Castle Gardens – The Protector of the Lough loop from Rathbeg

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Antrim Castle Gardens – The Protector of the Lough loop from Rathbeg

02:00

19.2km

120m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Parking

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7.46 km

Antrim Castle Gardens

Highlight • Rest Area

Here you can discover the beauty of Antrim Castle Gardens & Clotworthy House. There's many beautiful landmarks along the way such as Large Parterre, Her Ladyship's Pleasure Garden and Yew Tree Pond. Admission to the castle is free and is open 24 hours.

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8.06 km

Diana’s Courtyard Café

Highlight • Cafe

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

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9.62 km

The Protector of the Lough

Highlight • Monument

The Protector of the Lough statue shows the mythological giant Finn McCool standing guard at Antrim Marina on the shores of Lough Neagh. It's an eight-metre-tall sculpture created by Spanish artist Casto Solan to celebrate the local folklore of the Lough.

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19.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.45 km

4.28 km

2.94 km

2.03 km

1.38 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.8 km

3.78 km

764 m

458 m

231 m

146 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Friday 29 May

17°C

10°C

90 %

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Antrim Castle Gardens – The Protector of the Lough loop from Rathbeg

Antrim Castle Gardens

Diana’s Courtyard Café

The Protector of the Lough

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