Old Bushmills Distillery – Ursa Minor loop from Ballycastle

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Old Bushmills Distillery – Ursa Minor loop from Ballycastle

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Old Bushmills Distillery – Ursa Minor loop from Ballycastle

02:44

43.9km

410m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.68 km for 82 m

After 23.5 km for 128 m

After 24.2 km for 108 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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126 m

Ballycastle Harbour

Highlight • Beach

Ballycastle has it all - beach, golf, walks, shops, pubs and great fish and chips

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7.72 km

View of Rathlin Island from Portaneevy Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Causeway Coast And Glens (Portaneevy Viewing Point), 2022-09-25):
visitcausewaycoastandglens.com/things-to-do/portaneevy-viewing-point-p801711
YouTube (Drone Video, Portaneevy View Point, Ballintoy, 2022-09-25):

Tripadivisor (Portaneevy View Point, 2022-09-25):
tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g186472-d23651964-Reviews-Portaneevy_View_Point-Ballycastle_County_Antrim_Northern_Ireland.html

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9.95 km

Whitepark Bay

Highlight • Beach

Best beach in Ireland? Rathlin Island in the background

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23.5 km

Cow Sculpture in Causeway Coast AONB

Highlight • Monument

Created in 2013 from a workshop by young people from Bushmill and Catalonia.

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24.2 km

Entry for adults is 8 GBP. Children under 8 are not permitted on the tour.

Interesting and well-done tour of the factory.

It is worth parking in the town centre and walking the short path along the river.

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39.1 km

Novally Road

Highlight • Trail

Nice downhill with great views to end any ride.

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43.3 km

Ursa Minor

Highlight • Cafe

This is a great cafe in Ballycastle. All food is organic and locally sourced. Its on site bakery makes fantastic cakes and bread and lunch is pretty good too! A …

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