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Waterfoot Beach – Glenariff Descent loop from Waterfoot

Waterfoot Beach – Glenariff Descent loop from Waterfoot

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Waterfoot Beach – Glenariff Descent loop from Waterfoot

02:18

46.4km

610m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Antrim Coast & Glens AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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251 m

Waterfoot Beach

Highlight • Beach

Good beach in front of the quiet and quaint village of Waterfoot. great views across the water to Scotland and a pub in the village for refreshments.

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10.1 km

View of Glendun Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

36.9 km

Glenariff Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beautiful fast flowing descent for the cyclists who like speed. But beware a few of the tighter bends do not catch you out.

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46.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.8 km

21.1 km

495 m

Surfaces

45.4 km

533 m

495 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

18°C

11°C

85 %

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Waterfoot Beach – Glenariff Descent loop from Waterfoot

Waterfoot Beach

View of Glendun Valley

Glenariff Descent

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