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Glenariff Descent – Carnlough Harbour loop from Waterfoot

Glenariff Descent – Carnlough Harbour loop from Waterfoot

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Glenariff Descent – Carnlough Harbour loop from Waterfoot

03:58

84.4km

1,040m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very 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: April 18, 2026

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Antrim Coast & Glens AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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750 m

Waterfoot Beach

Highlight • Beach

Good beach in front of the quiet and quaint village of Waterfoot. great views across the water to Scotland and a pub in the village for refreshments.

Tip by

1.47 km

Glenariff Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beautiful fast flowing descent for the cyclists who like speed. But beware a few of the tighter bends do not catch you out.

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63.7 km

View of the Antrim Coast

Highlight • Viewpoint

Avoid this road unless you have a light racing bike and are called Tadej Pogacar. Gradient gets up to 17%. Great view though!

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66.8 km

Glenarm Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Start your walk off in the picturesque seaside village of Glenarm in County Antrim. There are a number of enjoyable things to do here such as visit the mighty Glenarm …

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71.5 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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82.0 km

Beach

83.3 km

Ruins

84.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.0 km

38.3 km

1.01 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

83.4 km

1.01 km

120 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

22°C

14°C

71 %

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Glenariff Descent – Carnlough Harbour loop from Waterfoot

Waterfoot Beach

Glenariff Descent

View of the Antrim Coast

Glenarm Castle

Carnlough Harbour

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