The best cycling routes around Gruig

There are 6 touring cycling routes available around Gruig, offering a variety of experiences for different skill levels.

Touring cycling around Gruig offers varied landscapes, including rolling hills, coastal stretches, reservoir areas, and routes that pass through forest areas. You'll experience the characteristic Antrim countryside with a mix of open views and more sheltered sections.

The touring cycling routes around Gruig are primarily suited for moderate to difficult ability levels. There are 2 moderate routes and 4 difficult routes, with no easy routes currently listed.

Yes, for experienced cyclists looking for a longer challenge, consider the Carnlough Harbour – Waterfoot Beach loop from Cargan. This difficult route spans 65.5 miles (105.4 km) and features significant elevation changes.

Absolutely. The Cushendun Village and Harbour – Waterfoot Beach loop from Cargan is a difficult 30.4 miles (48.9 km) route that explores stunning coastal scenery, including Cushendun Village and Harbour, and Waterfoot Beach.

Yes, the Altnahinch Reservoir – Clough Castle loop from Cloughmills is a moderate 18.9 miles (30.5 km) trail that leads through reservoir landscapes and past historical sites like Clough Castle.

Many of the touring cycling routes around Gruig are designed as loops. For example, the Altnahinch Reservoir loop from Cloughmills is a difficult 30.4 miles (48.9 km) circular route that takes you around the reservoir.

While cycling around Gruig, you can find several interesting attractions. These include the beautiful Waterfall and Bridge on the Glenariff River, the ancient Dooey's Cairn Neolithic Court Tomb, and the Slieve na mBan American Airmen Memorial.

Yes, the View of Glenariff Valley – Glenariff Forest loop from Cargan is a popular difficult route, 18.4 miles (29.6 km) long, that offers scenic views of Glenariff Valley and passes through Glenariff Forest.

The duration of the touring cycling routes varies depending on their length and difficulty. For instance, the moderate Altnahinch Reservoir – Clough Castle loop from Cloughmills can be completed in about 1 hour 57 minutes, while longer, more difficult routes can take several hours.

The touring cycling routes around Gruig feature significant elevation changes, characteristic of the Antrim countryside. Some routes include substantial climbs, with difficult routes having over 600 meters of ascent, providing a good challenge for cyclists.