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Malin Head – Mussenden Temple loop from Castlerock

Malin Head – Mussenden Temple loop from Castlerock

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Malin Head – Mussenden Temple loop from Castlerock

08:08

174km

1,950m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 26, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 17.3 km for 1.92 km

Open: • July-September, Monday-Sunday: 9:00 AM-8:30 PM (otherwise closed)

After 155 km for 1.92 km

Open: • July-September, Monday-Sunday: 9:00 AM-8:30 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.95 km

Downhill Beach and Mussenden Temple

Highlight • Viewpoint

60.9 km

Ruins

61.7 km

Malin Head

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here you are at the northernmost tip of Ireland - the ideal point to start a long-distance hike or to drive the Wild Atlantic Way on the west coast of the island. The scenery also has the appropriate drama ready: steep cliffs, rocks tossed by waves, screeching seabirds.

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61.7 km

Malin Head – Northernmost Point of Ireland & ÉIRE Sign

Highlight • Viewpoint

Malin Head is the northernmost point of Ireland. It's famous among cyclists as being the start or endpoint of the popular ride between Mizen and Malin Head. Many local cyclists will tell you they've done it. There is even a start/finish line painted onto the road. Apart from being the geographical extreme, it is also a fantastic viewing point over the Atlantic. The giant ÉIRE made of rocks was intended as a signal to fighter pilots in World War Two.

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64.1 km

Panoramic views

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this viewpoint you gain spectacular views of Irelands west coastline and can see the Inish mountains in the far distance.

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76.4 km

Beach

109 km

Mamore Gap

Highlight • Mountain Pass

This stretch of stunning road is named the Mamore Gap. It is known as the steepest 1km of road in Ireland.

It has spectacular views of Lough Swilly, the Fanad peninsula, Urris and North Inishowen. With panoramic views of the Atlantic on one side and rolling green hills on the other it is well worth the effort to climb to the top!

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151 km

Moville Waterfront

Highlight • Settlement

Moville is a pretty little town at the estuary of the Foyle river. It is one of the most northernmost towns of the country and lies on the Wild Atlantic Way. Despite its small size, you can find plenty of pubs and shops here.

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155 km