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Northern Ireland

Antrim Castle Gardens – Antrim Castle Ruins loop from Ballymena

Road cycling routes

Northern Ireland

Antrim Castle Gardens – Antrim Castle Ruins loop from Ballymena

Moderate

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Antrim Castle Gardens – Antrim Castle Ruins loop from Ballymena

03:18

73.1km

450m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 29.7 km for 67 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

21.8 km

Antrim Castle Gardens

Highlight • Historical Site

Antrim Castle Gardens are an absolute historical gem. You will find nothing like these 400 year old gardens anywhere else in Northern Ireland.

Walk into the past as you stroll …

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2

22.0 km

Antrim Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Ruins of Antrim castle set in green grounds next to the river. A great place to stop for a breather.

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3

29.5 km

Randalstown Heritage Houses

Highlight • Historical Site

A row of terraced houses just outside the town of Randalstown. An important military location, these houses could've been used as barracks or staff housing. The symmetry of these houses is very pleasing as you ride past.

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4

29.7 km

Milltown Mill Scutching and Crimping Machinery

Highlight • Monument

Nice small town to walk around and some great history of Randalstown

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5

29.8 km

Randalstown Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Nice view of Randalstown

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6

40.4 km

Toome Lock

Highlight • Structure

58.1 km

Icehouse Plantation

Forest

B

73.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.0 km

26.9 km

6.92 km

1.68 km

1.10 km

633 m

Surfaces

65.0 km

7.28 km

441 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (140 m)

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Friday 22 May

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