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Northern Ireland
Newtownabbey
Ballyclare

Antrim Castle Ruins – Antrim Castle Gardens loop from Ballyclare

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
Northern Ireland
Newtownabbey
Ballyclare

Antrim Castle Ruins – Antrim Castle Gardens loop from Ballyclare

Moderate

16

riders

Antrim Castle Ruins – Antrim Castle Gardens loop from Ballyclare

03:01

69.3km

430m

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: March 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 42.8 km for 153 m

After 43.1 km for 130 m

After 43.7 km for 61 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

35.5 km

Milltown Mill Scutching and Crimping Machinery

Highlight • Monument

Nice small town to walk around and some great history of Randalstown

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2

35.7 km

Randalstown Heritage Houses

Highlight • Historical Site

A row of terraced houses just outside the town of Randalstown. An important military location, these houses could've been used as barracks or staff housing. The symmetry of these houses is very pleasing as you ride past.

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3

42.9 km

Antrim Castle Gardens

Highlight • Rest Area

Here you can discover the beauty of Antrim Castle Gardens & Clotworthy House. There's many beautiful landmarks along the way such as Large Parterre, Her Ladyship's Pleasure Garden and Yew …

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4

43.1 km

Diana’s Courtyard Café

Highlight • Cafe

Good cake & hot chocolate. Can sit inside or in the castle courtyard as you like.

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5

43.5 km

Antrim Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Ruins of Antrim castle set in green grounds next to the river. A great place to stop for a breather.

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6

43.7 km

Antrim Castle Gardens

Highlight • Historical Site

Antrim Castle Gardens are an absolute historical gem. You will find nothing like these 400 year old gardens anywhere else in Northern Ireland.

Walk into the past as you stroll …

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7

54.1 km

Old Ballyrobin Road Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

8

56.9 km

Foxes Pub

Highlight • Pub

B

69.3 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

57.0 km

5.79 km

4.95 km

1.09 km

576 m

Surfaces

60.4 km

8.51 km

491 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Thursday 11 June

15°C

11°C

22 %

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Max wind speed: 31.0 km/h

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