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Northern Ireland

Freehall Watson

Malin Head – Mussenden Temple loop from Castlerock

Road cycling routes

Northern Ireland

Freehall Watson

Malin Head – Mussenden Temple loop from Castlerock

Hard

3

riders

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

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Start point

Train Station

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3.95 km

Downhill Beach and Mussenden Temple

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60.9 km

Ruins

Ruins

3

61.7 km

Malin Head

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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 …

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61.7 km

Malin Head – Northernmost Point of Ireland & ÉIRE Sign

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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 …

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64.1 km

Panoramic views

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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

Beach

7

109 km

Mamore Gap

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One of the the toughest climbs in Ireland, and it's worse from the Northern side!

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8

151 km

Moville Waterfront

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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 …

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9

155 km

Greencastle Fishing Village

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Lovely little fishing village. Has a shop with a cafe, 2 bars and a seafood restaurant. Can sometimes see the fishing boats off load their catch.

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172 km

Mussenden Temple

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Go and see this unique building before it falls into the sea! Coastal erosion has brought the temple very close to the edge of the cliff.

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B

174 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

150 km

17.9 km

3.81 km

1.58 km

569 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

164 km

5.27 km

4.40 km

< 100 m

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