Beach with View of Bangor – Carrickfergus Castle loop from Jordanstown

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Beach with View of Bangor – Carrickfergus Castle loop from Jordanstown

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Beach with View of Bangor – Carrickfergus Castle loop from Jordanstown

06:47

114km

770m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 9.64 km for 110 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.55 km

Bleach Green Railway Viaducts

Highlight • Historical Site

The wonderful Bleach Green Viaducts are an impressive set of three viaducts that carry the lines from Belfast to Londonderry. The viaducts stand tall in Glen Park against a backdrop of lush greenery and a winding river.

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5.65 km

Beach with View of Bangor

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice little beach for a stop off. Not far from Belfast and with a good view across to Bangor.

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9.69 km

Woodburn River

Lake

10.9 km

Carrickfergus Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Carrickfergus Castle is a well-preserved medieval fortress overlooking Belfast Lough. Built in the 12th century, it stands as a historic icon, showcasing impressive architecture and giving you a glimpse into Ireland's past.

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11.3 km

War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

18.9 km

View of Whitehead Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

22.8 km

Islandmagee Dolmen

Highlight • Historical Site

Islandmagee is steeped in history and features rolling hills, quiet villages and a dramatic coastline. Its great cycling, for such a small wee Island it packs a punch, with vistas …

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32.5 km

Glynn River

Lake

37.6 km

Chaine Memorial Tower

Highlight • Monument

Affectionately known as ‘The Pencil’ The granite tower was built in 1887 as a memorial to James Chaine, the Harbour's developer.

It's an accurate replica of an Irish Round Tower …

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38.2 km

Beach

60.6 km

Carnlough Harbour

Highlight • Historical Site

Carnlough is a village in County Antrim in Northern Ireland. Many visitors stop here to see the picturesque harbor on the shores of Carnlough Bay.
The port was recently renovated …

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