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Northern Ireland

Gortmore Viewpoint – Downhill Beach loop from Point Bar

Bike touring routes & trails

Northern Ireland

Gortmore Viewpoint – Downhill Beach loop from Point Bar

Moderate

1.0

(1)

5

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Gortmore Viewpoint – Downhill Beach loop from Point Bar

02:25

37.8km

400m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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: July 28, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.63 km for 114 m

After 17.7 km for 256 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

475 m

Beach

Beach

2

8.69 km

Bellarena Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Useful place to catch the train to Belfast

Tip by

3

11.2 km

Tamlaghtard Church

Highlight (Segment) • Religious Site

In this stretch of the road, if you look to the north, you can easily spot a beautiful building. It's the church of Tamlaghtard.
Did you know that it is said to have been founded by St. Patrick?

Tip by

4

17.6 km

Manannán Mac Lir Statue and Bishop's View

Highlight • Monument

The Binevenagh Scenic Route takes you up to the top of the mountain with spectacular views over Magilligan to Donegal.

The statue of Manannán Mac Lir, the Celtic God of "The Sea and The Broighter Gold" is at a truly beautiful viewpoint, well worth a visit.

Tip by

5

17.8 km

Gortmore Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you're lucky enough to reach this viewpoint on a clear day, you'll have stunning views of the Inishowen Peninsula, Lough Foyle stretching down to Londonderry, or even Scotland!

Tip by

6

21.4 km

Downhill Beach

Highlight • Beach

22.2 km

Downhill Forest

Forest

8

23.1 km

ALS Coffee Bar

Highlight • Cafe

9

24.5 km

Downhill Beach and Mussenden Temple

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

37.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.0 km

11.3 km

984 m

402 m

119 m

Surfaces

35.4 km

1.78 km

549 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Weather

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Monday 27 July

22°C

14°C

67 %

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