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Carrickfergus Castle – Beacon of Hope Sculpture loop from Belfast Grand Central

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Carrickfergus Castle – Beacon of Hope Sculpture loop from Belfast Grand Central

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Carrickfergus Castle – Beacon of Hope Sculpture loop from Belfast Grand Central

02:54

46.9km

300m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 1.57 km for 83 m

After 41.5 km for 92 m

After 46.8 km for 215 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.61 km

Garden of Remembrance, Falls Road

Highlight • Monument

The Garden of Remembrance (Irish: An Gairdín Cuimhneacháin) is a memorial garden in Belfast, Northern Ireland, dedicated to members of the Irish Republican Army killed during the Northern Ireland conflict, …

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7.75 km

Belfast Castle and Gardens

Highlight • Restaurant

Belfast Castle sits at the foot of Cave Hill and is one of the most iconic locations to view the stunning skyline of Belfast City

Built in the 1860s, the …

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9.72 km

Throne Wood

Forest

26.8 km

Carrickfergus Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Carrickfergus Castle is a well-preserved medieval fortress overlooking Belfast Lough. Built in the 12th century, it stands as a historic icon, showcasing impressive architecture and giving you a glimpse into Ireland's past.

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28.5 km

Woodburn River

Lake

32.5 km

Beach with View of Bangor

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice little beach for a stop off. Not far from Belfast and with a good view across to Bangor.

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44.6 km

The Dub Tea Rooms

Highlight • Other

Crossing the Lagan over the Lagan Weir in Belfast gives you, as a cyclist, an interesting perspective of the river and the city. The bridge, which runs between the Queen …

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44.9 km

Beacon of Hope Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

"Beacon of Hope" - BEACON OF HOPE
The Thanksgiving Statue is a £300,000 public art metal sculpture by Andy Scott. It stands 19.5 meters tall and was created in 2007 …

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45.1 km

The Big Fish (Salmon of Knowledge), Belfast

Highlight • Structure

The huge sculpture is based on a character from the story
"The Childhood Records of Fionn".
The story tells of a fish that eats some hazelnuts that had fallen into …

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46.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.7 km

14.9 km

8.66 km

6.51 km

796 m

348 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.6 km

3.18 km

1.51 km

1.31 km

410 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Wednesday 24 June

28°C

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Carrickfergus Castle – Beacon of Hope Sculpture loop from Belfast Grand Central

Garden of Remembrance, Falls Road

Belfast Castle and Gardens

Carrickfergus Castle

Beach with View of Bangor

The Dub Tea Rooms

Beacon of Hope Sculpture

The Big Fish (Salmon of Knowledge), Belfast

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