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Antrim Castle Gardens – Antrim Castle Ruins loop from Ballyclare

Antrim Castle Gardens – Antrim Castle Ruins loop from Ballyclare

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Antrim Castle Gardens – Antrim Castle Ruins loop from Ballyclare

02:22

57.1km

260m

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: May 28, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 18.7 km for 61 m

After 19.6 km for 153 m

After 31.0 km for 67 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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12.5 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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18.9 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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19.3 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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19.7 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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30.8 km

Randalstown Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Nice view of Randalstown

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31.0 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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31.2 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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57.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.7 km

13.9 km

5.95 km

801 m

673 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

52.6 km

4.04 km

354 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

21°C

16°C

88 %

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Max wind speed: 31.0 km/h

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Antrim Castle Gardens – Antrim Castle Ruins loop from Ballyclare

Foxes Pub

Antrim Castle Gardens

Antrim Castle Ruins

Diana’s Courtyard Café

Antrim Castle Gardens

Randalstown Viaduct

Milltown Mill Scutching and Crimping Machinery

Randalstown Heritage Houses

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