Highlight • Settlement
Ballycastle
Cycling
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Hiking
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Gravel riding
5.0
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Road cycling
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Tips
Willem VS
May 25, 2026
Cycling
Ballycastle is a atmospheric resting point on EuroVelo 1, where Irish hospitality merges with spectacular scenery. This "village of the castle" is surrounded by 5000 years of history, from prehistoric …
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ellierob
March 25, 2025
Gravel riding
Ballycastle is surrounded by breathtaking natural landscapes, including nearby beaches, cliffs, and dramatic coastal scenery. The town is an excellent base for exploring the wild beauty of the Mullet Peninsula, with popular spots like Ballycastle Beach and Caisleán na hÉireann (a historic castle ruin) nearby.
Alex Foxfield
July 23, 2025
Hiking
With its colourful houses and charming places to eat and drink, Ballycastle is a lovely place to explore. Three miles (5 km) to the north is the iconic Dún Briste (The Broken Fort), an impressive sea stack beyond Downpatrick Head. Ballycastle is on both the Tír Sáile Sculpture Trail and the Western Way long-distance trail.
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Elevation 30 m
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