Spectacular coastal scenery, rolling green hills. This cycle route can be challenging at points but the extra effort is well rewarded by the dramatic views out to Scotland and interesting historival sights on Islandmagee Peninsula.
| County | Antrim |
| Nearest Town | Larne |
| Distance | 17 miles miles |
| OS Map | 9, 15 |
| Route Type | Coastal |
| Route Shape | Circular |
| Public Roads | On Public Road |
| AONB | Other Area |
| Grid Ref (Start) | D416024 |
| Grid Ref (End) | D416024 |
Some steep sections. Well surfaced tarmac roads.
Brown's Bay
Port Muck Harbour
Whitehead Coast
This cycling route takes you to the popular beach at Brown's
Bay which has a very pleasant coastal walk and is also good
for swimming. Further on, you take the road to the picturesque
secluded fishing harbour of Port Muck which is at the foot of
a very steep road. Islandmagee which is a peninsula and not
actually an island has a host of interesting historical sites, is
popular for horse-riding and has good coastal walking paths
north of Whitehead.
To most exciting way to get to Islandmagee is to take the
short ferry ride from Larne. The boats, called the Mary-Ann or
the Adrienne, depart from Larne harbour close to the main
ferry terminal and the journey takes only one minute. Take
care when embarking and disembarking with your bicycle.
For sailing times of the ferries telephone
028 2827 4085.
Very little traffic on these quiet country roads
Toilets and refreshments can be found at Port Muck, Mullaghboy and Whitehead.
This route has accessible toilet facilities.
Tarmac Roads. Some challenging hill sections.
Causeway Coast and Glens Cycle Leaflet
Sustrans Shop
www.causewaycoastandglens.com
www,sustransshop.co.uk
This information is provided by Countryside Access and Activities Network, The Stableyard, Barnett's Demesne, Malone Road, Belfast, BT9 5PB.
Tel: 028 9030 3930
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