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4 Day Itinerary

Ballyshannon to Ballycastle

Day One - Ballyshannon to Omagh (75 miles)

 The route from Ballyshannon to Pettigo runs along quiet country roads, extending another 11.5 miles to Kesh, passing the attractive stone circles at Drumskinny. Just after passing Kesh, the route runs through Castle Archdale County Park and then follows minor roads (apart from two sections on main roads) through Irvinestown and Enniskillen, with a traffic free section through Omagh. Between Gortin and Omagh you can stop off and visit the Ulster History Park and the Ulster American Folk Park.

Day Two - Omagh to Londonderry (52.5 miles)

When you reach Gortin, there are two alternatives to the route, you can continue to Newtownstewart and onto Douglas Bridge which is 10.5 miles long or you can veer off heading to Plumbridge and onto Douglas Bridge which is 16 miles long. From here it is a further 3.5 miles to Strabane. From Strabane to Londonderry the route continues on minor roads with a traffic free riverside path along the River Foyle. In Londonderry there are numerous tourist attractions like the Foyle Valley Railway Museum and Millennium Theatre.

 

Day Three- Londonderry to Coleraine (62 miles)

 This section runs from Londonderry on a traffic free path and then joins a main road before connecting back onto minor roads. The route passes through Limavady and Castlerock before entering Coleraine. Just before entering Limavady you can go and see the Roe Valley Country Park and the Binevenagh Forest Park and Lakes. From Castlerock to Coleraine you will cycle along the famous scenery of the Antrim coast. In Coleraine there is numerous attractions like the Somerset Riverside Park, Anderson Park and Mount Sandel.

Day Four - Coleraine to Ballycastle (32 miles)

 Most of this section runs along the Antrim coast through Portstewart, Portrush and Bushmills before reaching Ballycastle. In Bushmills, you can visit the famous Bushmills Whiskey Distillery. From here there are some traffic free paths,  minor roads and a few sections of busier roads. The route then ends at the harbour in Ballycastle, where you can jump on the next ferry over to Rathlin Island, which is known for its tranquillity and beauty.

 

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