Giant's Causeway – Dunluce Castle Ruins loop from Portrush

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Giant's Causeway – Dunluce Castle Ruins loop from Portrush

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Giant's Causeway – Dunluce Castle Ruins loop from Portrush

02:58

27.4km

210m

Running

Hard run. 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: August 27, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Causeway Coast AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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184 m

Ballycastle City Hall

Highlight • Monument

Also houses the tourist information.

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374 m

Church of St. Mary

Highlight • Religious Site

3.88 km

Viewpoint

10.7 km

Bushmills & Giant's Causeway Railway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This long, flat stretch of pathway that runs along the Bushmills & Giant's Causeway railway line, the perfect place for a jog.

You can enjoy vistas of ocean and beaches …

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13.5 km

View of the Causeway Coast Cliffs

Highlight • Natural Monument

Enjoy breathtaking views as you run along a coastal path on the stunning Causeway Coast AONB.

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14.4 km

Giant's Causeway

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Giant’s Causeway Visitor Centre is the gateway to Northern Ireland’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site.

It has a grass-roofed design to blend into the landscape. Inside you'll find exhibitions …

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17.9 km

Beach

18.6 km

Portballintrae is a beautiful seaside village located along the stunning Causeway Coast in Northern Ireland. Portballintrae has a number of lovely attractions to keep you busy and is the closest village to the famous Dunluce Castle.

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21.2 km

Dunluce Castle Ruins

Highlight • Natural Monument

Dunluce Castle is a now-ruined medieval castle in Northern Ireland, the seat of Clan McDonnell. It is located on the edge of a basalt outcropping in County Antrim (between Portballintrae …

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