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Monkstown Wood – Carrickfergus Castle loop from Belfast Grand Central

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United Kingdom
Northern Ireland
Town Parks

Monkstown Wood – Carrickfergus Castle loop from Belfast Grand Central

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riders

Monkstown Wood – Carrickfergus Castle loop from Belfast Grand Central

05:36

89.6km

790m

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: May 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 214 m

After 1.57 km for 83 m

After 60.9 km for 56 m

After 89.5 km for 214 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.61 km

Garden of Remembrance, Falls Road

Highlight • Monument

The Garden of Remembrance (Irish: An Gairdín Cuimhneacháin) is a memorial garden in Belfast, Northern Ireland, dedicated to members of the Irish Republican Army killed during the Northern Ireland conflict, …

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2

7.75 km

Belfast Castle and Gardens

Highlight • Restaurant

Belfast Castle sits at the foot of Cave Hill and is one of the most iconic locations to view the stunning skyline of Belfast City

Built in the 1860s, the …

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9.72 km

Throne Wood

Forest

4

16.0 km

Monkstown Wood

Highlight • Structure

Shared usage gravel paths through beaut woodlands, well worth a visit

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23.9 km

Woodburn River

Lake

6

25.1 km

Carrickfergus Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Carrickfergus Castle is a well-preserved medieval fortress overlooking Belfast Lough. Built in the 12th century, it stands as a historic icon, showcasing impressive architecture and giving you a glimpse into Ireland's past.

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7

47.8 km

Browns Bay Beach

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful cove and beach. Great views of the Antrim hills and over to Scotland.

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8

62.8 km

View of Whitehead Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

9

75.7 km

Beach with View of Bangor

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice little beach for a stop off. Not far from Belfast and with a good view across to Bangor.

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79.4 km

Turret

Fort

11

87.7 km

The Dub Tea Rooms

Highlight • Other

Crossing the Lagan over the Lagan Weir in Belfast gives you, as a cyclist, an interesting perspective of the river and the city. The bridge, which runs between the Queen …

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89.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.8 km

21.9 km

21.7 km

10.8 km

1.09 km

423 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

78.9 km

7.55 km

1.41 km

1.31 km

525 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 23 May

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