Doolin Cycle Hub loop 4 to Black Head

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Doolin Cycle Hub loop 4 to Black Head

Hard

4.7

(3)

riders

Doolin Cycle Hub loop 4 to Black Head

03:17

52.3km

590m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.77 km

Doolin Cave

Highlight • Cave

A 20-meter descent underground in one of the many caves of the Burren is a chance for beginner speleologists to appreciate the formation of a huge 7.30-meter-high stalactite.

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16.2 km

Lisheeneagh Road

Highlight • Cycleway

A stunning road through the lunar landscape of The Burren. The limestone rock pavement is a truly unique sight and pedalling along here is a wonderful way to experience it.

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27.6 km

Blackhead Lighthouse was built and first switched on in 1902. The lighthouse also had an explosive fog signal when it first began operating.

The lighthouse would have guided many famous vessels throughout Belfasts golden era of shipping, including the Titanic.

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33.9 km

View of the Burren Coast

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

On the edge of The Burren, the views of the Atlantic coast from this high road are gorgeous. It is a great quieter alternative to the R477 which hugs the coastline.

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52.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.9 km

2.43 km

Surfaces

38.8 km

13.5 km

Elevation