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Waterfoot Beach – Glenariff Descent loop from Waterfoot

Road cycling routes

Northern Ireland

Waterfoot Beach – Glenariff Descent loop from Waterfoot

Hard

2

riders

Waterfoot Beach – Glenariff Descent loop from Waterfoot

04:08

93.0km

940m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very 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: November 3, 2026

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Antrim Coast & Glens AONB

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

749 m

Waterfoot Beach

Highlight • Beach

Good beach in front of the quiet and quaint village of Waterfoot. great views across the water to Scotland and a pub in the village for refreshments.

Tip by

2

1.46 km

Glenariff Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beautiful fast flowing descent for the cyclists who like speed. But beware a few of the tighter bends do not catch you out.

Tip by

3

50.6 km

Dooey's Cairn Neolithic Court Tomb

Highlight • Monument

This is the best preserved court tomb in the Causeway Coast area. A Neolithic tomb dating from c.4000 to 2000 BC. It was excavated twice, in 1935 and 1975. It …

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B

93.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

57.3 km

35.7 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

92.4 km

685 m

< 100 m

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