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Long Distance Rides
Atlantic Challenge (Longer Route) 236 miles / 380km
Description
This route starts out from the Atlantic Ocean at Rossnowlagh Beach and runs along the coastline through various towns, including Kesh, Strabane, Londonderry, Coleraine and Bushmills right up to Ballycastle. The route offers cyclists magnificent views along the coast through the quiet country roads with low traffic density. This route is the longer option from Ballyshannon to Ballycastle. Below are itinerarys for cycling this route over 4 or 7 days.
View our suggested itineraries & find accommodation information by clicking on the link(s) below:
How To Get There
By rail, the main Belfast to Londonderry line has stations at, Coleraine, Londonderry, Portrush and Castlerock. There is also a bus service from Belfast Central to Dublin Connelly with express services from Belfast to Enniskillen and Coleraine.
By rail, the main Belfast to Londonderry line has stations at, Coleraine, Londonderry, Portrush and Castlerock. There is also a bus service from Belfast Central to Dublin Connelly with express services from Belfast to Enniskillen and Coleraine.
Cycle
Northern Ireland is a joint marketing initiative between Sustrans and The
Countryside Access & Activities Network. The project is kindly supported
by the Northern Ireland Tourist Board, Environment & Heritage Service,
Health Promotion Agency, and DRD Roads Service.