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Northern Ireland

Waterfoot Beach – Cushendun Picnic Area loop from Waterfoot

Road cycling routes

Northern Ireland

Waterfoot Beach – Cushendun Picnic Area loop from Waterfoot

Moderate

12

riders

Waterfoot Beach – Cushendun Picnic Area loop from Waterfoot

01:57

39.8km

540m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 706 m for 82 m

After 864 m for 82 m

After 11.5 km for 299 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

826 m

Waterfoot Beach Boardwalk

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For walkers, Waterfoot is a pleasant alternative to the main road, as it passes close to the beach and behind the dunes, with beautiful views and no traffic.

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2

1.08 km

Waterfoot Beach

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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.

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3

11.7 km

Cushendun Picnic Area

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4

11.9 km

Cushendun Harbour

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Beautiful little harbour located in the seaside village of Cushendun. The Mary McBrides across the road from here sells delicious food and real ales. There is also a café and …

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5

12.0 km

M. McBrides Pub

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6

12.1 km

Cushendun Village

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Lovely little coastal village. Small selection of cafes. Good stop off point on coastal bike ride.

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17.7 km

Creagh Wood

Forest

8

19.7 km

View of Glendun Valley

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B

39.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.4 km

17.3 km

540 m

489 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.8 km

407 m

304 m

235 m

< 100 m

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