Castlerock Beach – Mussenden Temple loop from Castlerock

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Castlerock Beach – Mussenden Temple loop from Castlerock

Moderate

Castlerock Beach – Mussenden Temple loop from Castlerock

03:27

47.5km

780m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Binevenagh AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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300 m

Castlerock Beach

Highlight • Parking

Castlerock Beach is a stunning stretch of golden sand with a back drop of dunes and the Atlantic Ocean. There's car parking at the top of the beach and you …

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10.9 km

Springwell Forest

Forest

39.5 km

Manannán Mac Lir Statue and Bishop's View

Highlight • Monument

The Binevenagh Scenic Route takes you up to the top of the mountain with spectacular views over Magilligan to Donegal.

The statue of Manannán Mac Lir, the Celtic God of …

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43.0 km

Downhill Beach

Highlight • Beach

43.8 km

Downhill Forest

Forest

45.3 km

View of Mussenden Temple

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view of the Mussenden Temple. Make the most of it whilst you can, erosion is eating into the cliff meaning the temple will eventually fall into the sea.

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45.3 km

Mussenden Temple

Highlight • Monument

Go and see this unique building before it falls into the sea! Coastal erosion has brought the temple very close to the edge of the cliff.

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46.2 km

Hezlett House

Highlight • Monument

This charming, single-storey thatched cottage was built in the 17th century using a particularly unusual method for the time: cruck construction.

The house was bought in the 1700s by Isaac …

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47.5 km

End point

Train Station

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