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Glenariff Descent – Carnlough Harbour loop from Cushendall

Road cycling routes

Northern Ireland

Glenariff Descent – Carnlough Harbour loop from Cushendall

Moderate

22

riders

Glenariff Descent – Carnlough Harbour loop from Cushendall

02:50

60.7km

660m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. 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 5, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Antrim Coast & Glens AONB

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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606 m

The Glens of Antrim

Viewpoint

2

3.88 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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3

43.5 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 …

Translated by Google •

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54.1 km

Beach

Beach

55.4 km

Ruins

Ruins

6

57.2 km

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.

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B

60.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.9 km

17.2 km

727 m

Surfaces

53.0 km

7.77 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (290 m)

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Thursday 25 June

22°C

13°C

71 %

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