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Randalstown Heritage Houses – Antrim Castle Gardens loop from Buckna

Randalstown Heritage Houses – Antrim Castle Gardens loop from Buckna

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Randalstown Heritage Houses – Antrim Castle Gardens loop from Buckna

02:59

69.5km

500m

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: March 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 29.6 km for 67 m

After 37.0 km for 153 m

After 38.2 km for 130 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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29.5 km

Randalstown Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Nice view of Randalstown

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29.7 km

Milltown Mill Scutching and Crimping Machinery

Highlight • Monument

Nice small town to walk around and some great history of Randalstown

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29.9 km

A row of terraced houses just outside the town of Randalstown. An important military location, these houses could've been used as barracks or staff housing. The symmetry of these houses is very pleasing as you ride past.

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37.1 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 Tree Pond. Admission to the castle is free and is open 24 hours.

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37.7 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 around this magnificent setting, visiting beautiful features such as the Large Parterre, Her Ladyship’s Pleasure Garden and Yew Tree Pond.

Within the heart of the Gardens is a unique visitor experience, the refurbished Clotworthy House. Visit the Garden Heritage Exhibition where you can read about the history of the Gardens and the story of the Massereene family.

It provides a fantastic opportunity to come and learn about garden history how the lives of the key family members intertwine with the development of Antrim town and the surrounding areas.

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38.3 km

Diana’s Courtyard Café

Highlight • Cafe

Good cake & hot chocolate. Can sit inside or in the castle courtyard as you like.

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69.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.9 km

10.8 km

7.01 km

1.53 km

1.35 km

Surfaces

66.0 km

3.16 km

435 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Sunday 31 May

18°C

12°C

82 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Randalstown Heritage Houses – Antrim Castle Gardens loop from Buckna

Randalstown Viaduct

Milltown Mill Scutching and Crimping Machinery