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Barnes Gap – Let the Dance Begin Sculptures loop from Lifford

Barnes Gap – Let the Dance Begin Sculptures loop from Lifford

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Barnes Gap – Let the Dance Begin Sculptures loop from Lifford

03:55

86.2km

930m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Sperrin AONB

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.62 km

Road With Views of Carricklee Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Pretty and quiet road that travels adjacent to the River Finn where you can see views of Carricklee Hill to the south of the road.

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22.6 km

Castlederg Sculpture

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There is plenty to see in Castlederg for history lovers. On the pilgrim's route to Station Island on Lough Derg, it boasts monastic ruins as well as the impressive Castlederg …

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39.4 km

Newtownstewart Stone Bridge

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The Newtownstewart Stone Bridge is an elegant 18th-century monument that spans the River Mourne with six characteristic arches. This robust stone structure not only forms an important link on the …

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49.6 km

Auld Bank Coffee Shop

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Small, cozy coffeeshop in the center of Beltrim, housed in an old bank building. Known as a quiet stopover for cyclists in the Sperrin region, with good coffee, cakes, and …

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49.9 km

Gortin Town Centre

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Gortin is a pleasant town situated in the heart of the Sperrins in County Tyrone. The town is nearby to a number of wonderful walks including Gortin Glen Forest Park, …

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49.9 km

Gortin

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Gortin is a great place to begin and end a run. You could visit The Auld Bank Coffee Shop for delicious breakfast, lunch, coffee and snacks, or, if it's a …

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58.8 km

Barnes Gap

Highlight • Natural Monument

Make sure to pause for a moment at Barnes Gap to take in the exceptional natural beauty this area has to offer. The gap was formed from a glacial overflow …

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85.5 km

Let the Dance Begin Sculptures

Highlight • Structure

Situated on a site adjacent to the Strabane bypass, the 'Let the Dance Begin' sculpture by Maurice Harron is an ensemble of five stainless steel and bronze figures.

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86.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

81.5 km

2.46 km

2.21 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

81.3 km

5.02 km

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

25°C

12°C

16 %

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Barnes Gap – Let the Dance Begin Sculptures loop from Lifford

Road With Views of Carricklee Hill

Castlederg Sculpture

Newtownstewart Stone Bridge

Auld Bank Coffee Shop

Gortin Town Centre

Gortin

Barnes Gap

Let the Dance Begin Sculptures

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