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Torr Head Coastal Road – Cushendun Harbour loop from Ballycastle

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Torr Head Coastal Road – Cushendun Harbour loop from Ballycastle

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Torr Head Coastal Road – Cushendun Harbour loop from Ballycastle

04:21

62.8km

1,100m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. 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: April 2, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 13 m for 200 m

After 52.8 km for 106 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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113 m

Ballycastle Beach

Highlight • Beach

Great beach and golf course. Good starting point for a coastal bike ride with a few cafes and bars as well as the world famous Morton's Fish & Chip shop.

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5.18 km

Definitely one for the climbers this, as its known for being one of this part of Northern Ireland's steepest climbs, The vistas are well worth all the effort. You can see over to Scotland on a clear day, and the quiet narrow winding road that hugs the rugged coastline is really something quite special.

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21.6 km

Cushendun Village

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely little coastal village. Small selection of cafes. Good stop off point on coastal bike ride.

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21.7 km

Cushendun Harbour

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful little harbour located in the seaside village of Cushendun. The Mary McBrides across the road from here sells delicious food and real ales. There is also a café and convenience store nearby where you can pick up some snacks and take a respite on the sandy shore nearby.

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21.9 km

Cushendun Picnic Area

Highlight • Viewpoint

22.6 km

Cushendun Caves

Highlight • Natural Monument

The caves near Cushendun Beach formed over hundreds of millions of years and became famous after appearing in the hit series Game of Thrones.
And the fact that they are a stone's throw from the pretty little village of Cushendun makes them a great stopover

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29.5 km

The Glens of Antrim

Viewpoint

52.8 km

Round Tower

Highlight • Monument

The Round Tower was built as a freestanding bell towe in the 11th or 12th century.

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62.1 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 very attractive and interesting interior with some amazing paintings on display. Sells some interesting produce too. Friendly and welcoming this is a must if you are staying in or passing through Ballycastle. Best cafe I went to during my weeks cycle touring of the Antrim Coast. (Chain your bike to the litter bin!).

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62.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.7 km

5.75 km

2.73 km

307 m

304 m

Surfaces

60.3 km

1.14 km

952 m

304 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 18 June

16°C

12°C

77 %

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Ballycastle Beach