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Northern Ireland

Carrickfergus Castle – Belfast Waterfront Walkway loop from Balmoral

Road cycling routes

Northern Ireland

Carrickfergus Castle – Belfast Waterfront Walkway loop from Balmoral

Moderate

5.0

(2)

52

riders

Carrickfergus Castle – Belfast Waterfront Walkway loop from Balmoral

03:10

74.4km

360m

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: February 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 68.4 km for 8 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.20 km

Queen's University Belfast

Highlight • Historical Site

Queen's University Belfast was founded as Queen's College, Belfast. Its roots go back to 1810. The college has a technical profile and has an extensive technology transfer service. Teachers are also trained at St. Mary's College.

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2

3.87 km

Shaftesbury Square Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

Commonly known as the Golden Mile, Shaftesbury Square, holds rich historical value and modern day interest. Originally developed in the mid-19th century, it became a bustling commercial and cultural centre. …

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3

6.68 km

The Big Fish (Salmon of Knowledge), Belfast

Highlight • Structure

The huge sculpture is based on a character from the story
"The Childhood Records of Fionn".
The story tells of a fish that eats some hazelnuts that had fallen into …

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15.0 km

Turret

Fort

5

21.9 km

Carrickfergus Castle and Marina

Highlight • Structure

Carrickfergus Castle and Marina. Step back in time for some heritage and history with a tour of the Castle built in 1177 and is one of the best preserved medieval structures in Northern Ireland.

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6

23.7 km

Carrickfergus Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Carrickfergus Castle is a well-preserved medieval fortress overlooking Belfast Lough. Built in the 12th century, it stands as a historic icon, showcasing impressive architecture and giving you a glimpse into Ireland's past.

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7

36.8 km

The Rinkha Ice Cream Parlour

Highlight • Cafe

The Rinkha is an institution. A local, family-owned ice cream parlour and toy store that has been around for 70 years. Huge range of ice cream flavours and loads of space for bikes.

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8

37.1 km

Gobbins Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

The Gobbins Path is an extraordinary hiking route situated on the most beautiful part of the The Causeway Coastal Route. The path is only accessible by a guided tour due …

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9

68.5 km

Belfast Waterfront Walkway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Lovely path when the weather is well.

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69.2 km

Lagan

Lake

B

74.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.8 km

29.2 km

8.65 km

3.37 km

266 m

138 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

63.6 km

9.24 km

1.31 km

264 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 6 May

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6°C

36 %

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