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Larne to Slemish Mountain loop — Antrim Coast & Glens

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Larne to Slemish Mountain loop — Antrim Coast & Glens

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Larne to Slemish Mountain loop — Antrim Coast & Glens

04:20

61.4km

1,050m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. 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: June 13, 2024

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Antrim Coast & Glens AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.7 km

Ballyboley Forest

Highlight • Forest

Wonderfully expansive forest and the lovely Glenwhirry river as a bonus.

Apparently this place is well known for having been haunted by an ancient apparition! Always the same four Druids appear. To observe, then vanish.

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33.4 km

Slemish Mountain

Highlight • Volcano

Legend has it that this was the first known Irish home of Saint Patrick. The Mountain juts out of the surrounding plain, and is visible for miles around. The dramatic …

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59.7 km

Chaine Memorial Tower

Highlight • Monument

Affectionately known as ‘The Pencil’ The granite tower was built in 1887 as a memorial to James Chaine, the Harbour's developer.

It's an accurate replica of an Irish Round Tower …

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61.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.1 km

9.59 km

3.11 km

3.04 km

1.52 km

143 m

Surfaces

42.9 km

14.2 km

3.49 km

857 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 26 May

20°C

8°C

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Larne to Slemish Mountain loop — Antrim Coast & Glens

Ballyboley Forest

Slemish Mountain

Chaine Memorial Tower

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