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Northern Ireland

Giant's Causeway loop from Ballymoney – Causeway Coast

Bike touring routes & trails

Northern Ireland

Giant's Causeway loop from Ballymoney – Causeway Coast

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4.0

(2)

3

riders

Giant's Causeway loop from Ballymoney – Causeway Coast

03:22

54.2km

480m

Cycling

Embark on a challenging touring bicycle adventure along the Causeway Coast, starting from Ballymoney. This difficult 33.7-mile (54.2 km) loop features 1570 feet (479 metres) of elevation gain, taking approximately 3 hours and 22 minutes to complete. You will cycle along the dramatic North Atlantic coastline, encountering rugged cliffs and…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Antrim Coast & Glens AONB

Causeway Coast AONB

Waypoints

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1

13.5 km

The Dark Hedges

Highlight • Viewpoint

This iconic moody avenue of beech trees was planted by the Stuart family in the eighteenth century. Two centuries later, the trees remain a treat and are one of the …

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2

33.2 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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37.9 km

Dunseverick Castle Ruins

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Great spot to stop and explore the ruins of the old castle, but also walk along the coast to Giant's Causeway.

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54.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.8 km

3.49 km

3.05 km

1.28 km

353 m

185 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.7 km

19.2 km

2.78 km

408 m

< 100 m

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