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Cushendun Picnic Area – Cushendun Harbour loop from Ballycastle

Road cycling routes

Northern Ireland

Cushendun Picnic Area – Cushendun Harbour loop from Ballycastle

Hard

23

riders

Cushendun Picnic Area – Cushendun Harbour loop from Ballycastle

02:47

53.6km

930m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13 m for 200 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

113 m

Ballycastle Beach

Highlight • Beach

Great beach and golf course. Good starting point for a coastal bike ride with a few cafes and bars as well as the world famous Morton's Fish & Chip shop.

Tip by

15.9 km

Creagh Wood

Forest

3

17.9 km

View of Glendun Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

25.0 km

The Glens of Antrim

Viewpoint

5

31.9 km

Cushendun Picnic Area

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

32.1 km

Cushendun Harbour

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 …

Tip by

7

32.2 km

M. McBrides Pub

Highlight • Pub

8

32.2 km

Cushendun Village

Highlight • Cafe

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

Tip by

9

41.5 km

View of Torr Head

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A narrow, twisty road but thankfully normally fairly quiet. Best done by bike so you can stop and admire the view. But beware, some of the climbs and descents are steep and road surface is "variable".

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B

53.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.2 km

24.9 km

304 m

184 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

53.2 km

304 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (260 m)

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Monday 12 October

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14 %

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