View of Dunluce Castle – Dunluce Castle Ruins loop from Portrush

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View of Dunluce Castle – Dunluce Castle Ruins loop from Portrush

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View of Dunluce Castle – Dunluce Castle Ruins loop from Portrush

02:26

22.6km

180m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Causeway Coast AONB

Waypoints

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Parking

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1.07 km

East Strand

Beach

2.59 km

Whiterocks Beach

Highlight • Beach

The Blue Flag awarded beach is extremely popular with surfers, body boarders and kayakers. If you fancy a go there is a seasonal outlet shop that provides equipment for hire.

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4.79 km

Magheracross Viewpoint

Highlight • Trail

Viewpoint overlooking Dunluce Caste, Whitestone Beach and Portrush.

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5.74 km

View of Dunluce Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here, the access road, you have the best overview.

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7.92 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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11.4 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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17.5 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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