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Waterfoot Beach – Glenariff Descent loop from Cargan

Waterfoot Beach – Glenariff Descent loop from Cargan

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Waterfoot Beach – Glenariff Descent loop from Cargan

02:24

49.7km

720m

Road cycling

Moderate 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: April 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Antrim Coast & Glens AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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23.6 km

Creagh Wood

Forest

25.7 km

View of Glendun Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

35.5 km

Waterfoot Beach

Highlight • Beach

Good beach in front of the quiet and quaint village of Waterfoot. great views across the water to Scotland and a pub in the village for refreshments.

Tip by

36.2 km

Glenariff Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beautiful fast flowing descent for the cyclists who like speed. But beware a few of the tighter bends do not catch you out.

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49.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.5 km

23.2 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

46.9 km

2.84 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Monday 11 May

13°C

6°C

51 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Glenariff Descent

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