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View of Dunluce Castle – Dunluce Castle Ruins loop from Dhu Varren

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View of Dunluce Castle – Dunluce Castle Ruins loop from Dhu Varren

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View of Dunluce Castle – Dunluce Castle Ruins loop from Dhu Varren

02:18

21.7km

150m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

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Causeway Coast AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.07 km

West Strand

Beach

1.47 km

Ballycastle City Hall

Highlight • Monument

Also houses the tourist information.

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1.66 km

Church of St. Mary

Highlight • Religious Site

3.17 km

East Strand

Beach

4.69 km

Whiterocks Beach

Highlight • Beach

The Blue Flag awarded beach is extremely popular with surfers, body boarders and kayakers. If you fancy a go there is a seasonal outlet shop that provides equipment for hire.

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6.89 km

Magheracross Viewpoint

Highlight • Trail

Viewpoint overlooking Dunluce Caste, Whitestone Beach and Portrush.

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7.84 km

View of Dunluce Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here, the access road, you have the best overview.

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10.0 km

Portballintrae is a beautiful seaside village located along the stunning Causeway Coast in Northern Ireland. Portballintrae has a number of lovely attractions to keep you busy and is the closest village to the famous Dunluce Castle.

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11.6 km

Bushmills Railway Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Trains to the Giants Causeway leave from here on weekends.

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15.5 km

Dunluce Castle Ruins

Highlight • Natural Monument

Dunluce Castle is a now-ruined medieval castle in Northern Ireland, the seat of Clan McDonnell. It is located on the edge of a basalt outcropping in County Antrim (between Portballintrae …

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21.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.0 km

3.17 km

2.54 km

2.34 km

2.18 km

1.23 km

142 m

Surfaces

8.88 km

8.04 km

2.24 km

1.81 km

510 m

137 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

19°C

12°C

90 %

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View of Dunluce Castle – Dunluce Castle Ruins loop from Dhu Varren

Ballycastle City Hall

Church of St. Mary

Whiterocks Beach

Magheracross Viewpoint

View of Dunluce Castle

Portballintrae Bay

Bushmills Railway Station

Dunluce Castle Ruins

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