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Antrim Castle Ruins – Antrim Castle Gardens loop from Antrim Road

Antrim Castle Ruins – Antrim Castle Gardens loop from Antrim Road

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Antrim Castle Ruins – Antrim Castle Gardens loop from Antrim Road

02:11

48.8km

320m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 29.1 km for 107 m

After 30.2 km for 153 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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18.6 km

View Over Antrim to Lough Neagh

Highlight • Viewpoint

27.1 km

The Protector of the Lough

Highlight • Monument

The Protector of the Lough statue shows the mythological giant Finn McCool standing guard at Antrim Marina on the shores of Lough Neagh. It's an eight-metre-tall sculpture created by Spanish …

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28.9 km

Antrim Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Ruins of Antrim castle set in green grounds next to the river. A great place to stop for a breather.

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29.1 km

Antrim Castle Gardens

Highlight • Historical Site

Antrim Castle Gardens are an absolute historical gem. You will find nothing like these 400 year old gardens anywhere else in Northern Ireland.

Walk into the past as you stroll …

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30.3 km

Antrim Castle Gardens

Highlight • Rest Area

Here you can discover the beauty of Antrim Castle Gardens & Clotworthy House. There's many beautiful landmarks along the way such as Large Parterre, Her Ladyship's Pleasure Garden and Yew …

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48.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.1 km

2.85 km

2.34 km

1.60 km

1.00 km

591 m

385 m

Surfaces

40.1 km

8.41 km

340 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Saturday 30 May

17°C

11°C

55 %

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View Over Antrim to Lough Neagh

The Protector of the Lough

Antrim Castle Ruins

Antrim Castle Gardens

Antrim Castle Gardens

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