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Chaine Memorial Tower – Glenarm Castle loop from Larne Town

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
Northern Ireland
Larne
Curran

Chaine Memorial Tower – Glenarm Castle loop from Larne Town

Moderate

5.0

(1)

48

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Chaine Memorial Tower – Glenarm Castle loop from Larne Town

01:55

42.5km

380m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Antrim Coast & Glens AONB

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.69 km

Chaine Memorial Tower

Highlight • Monument

The Chaine Memorial Tower, or "The Pencil" as it is known locally, is an impressive lighthouse made of Irish granite, built in 1887 as a memorial to James Chaine, the developer of Larne Harbour.

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2.29 km

Beach

Beach

3

20.2 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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4

21.2 km

Straidkilly Trail

Highlight • Forest

Here you can walk through the forest instead of avoiding cars on the Coast Road. Either for about half like me or you continue to follow the International Appalachian Trail. But I don't know where it comes from.

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5

34.2 km

Heart Attack Hill

Highlight • Climb

6

41.6 km

Larne Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Larne is a small town with a rich history and plenty of good cafes for a stop off.

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42.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.5 km

15.5 km

2.29 km

1.07 km

188 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.3 km

2.11 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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