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Giant's Causeway – Dunluce Castle Ruins loop from Portrush

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Giant's Causeway – Dunluce Castle Ruins loop from Portrush

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Giant's Causeway – Dunluce Castle Ruins loop from Portrush

02:59

27.5km

210m

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: May 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Causeway Coast AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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184 m

Ballycastle City Hall

Highlight • Monument

Also houses the tourist information.

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374 m

Church of St. Mary

Highlight • Religious Site

3.32 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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3.95 km

Viewpoint

10.8 km

Bushmills & Giant's Causeway Railway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This long, flat stretch of pathway that runs along the Bushmills & Giant's Causeway railway line, the perfect place for a jog.

You can enjoy vistas of ocean and beaches …

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13.6 km

View of the Causeway Coast Cliffs

Highlight • Natural Monument

Enjoy breathtaking views as you run along a coastal path on the stunning Causeway Coast AONB.

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14.5 km

View of Giant's Causeway

Highlight • Viewpoint

15.0 km

Giant's Causeway

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Giant’s Causeway Visitor Centre is the gateway to Northern Ireland’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site.

It has a grass-roofed design to blend into the landscape. Inside you'll find exhibitions …

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18.0 km

Beach

21.3 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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27.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.3 km

6.27 km

2.88 km

2.63 km

1.88 km

1.36 km

115 m

Surfaces

6.76 km

6.28 km

6.22 km

5.44 km

2.23 km

542 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 1 July

15°C

13°C

15 %

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Giant's Causeway – Dunluce Castle Ruins loop from Portrush

Ballycastle City Hall

Church of St. Mary

Whiterocks Beach

Bushmills & Giant's Causeway Railway Path

View of the Causeway Coast Cliffs

View of Giant's Causeway

Giant's Causeway

Dunluce Castle Ruins

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