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Craigavon Lakes – Antrim Castle Gardens loop from Antrim

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Craigavon Lakes – Antrim Castle Gardens loop from Antrim

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Craigavon Lakes – Antrim Castle Gardens loop from Antrim

07:30

127km

640m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 84.7 km for 62 m

After 126 km for 139 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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917 m

Antrim Round Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

The Round Tower is an impressive reminder of Antrim's ancient monastic settlement. Built around the 10th century as the monastery's bell tower, it is known locally as The Steeple. It stands 28 meters tall. The monastic site was burned down in 1147.

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9.24 km

Randalstown Heritage Houses

Highlight • Historical Site

A row of terraced houses just outside the town of Randalstown. An important military location, these houses could've been used as barracks or staff housing. The symmetry of these houses is very pleasing as you ride past.

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11.7 km

Randalstown Forest

Highlight • Natural

A 430 acre mixed conifer forest that contains an owl conservation centre, deer park and several walking routes.

Within the deer enclosure, there is the opportunity to quietly observe up to 25 resident fallow deer. There are also two small adjacent nature reserves at the forest edge on the shores of Lough Neagh.

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28.7 km

Moyola River

Lake

59.8 km

Maghery Footbridge at Lough Neagh

Highlight • Viewpoint

Small bridge with great views of Lough Neagh - the largest body of freshwater in all Ireland and in the UK.

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77.2 km

Ground Espresso Bars Café

Highlight • Cafe

Coffee Shop beside the River Bann with good access to Sustrans route 9 / Sustains Newry Canal Towpath

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83.3 km

Craigavon Lakes

Highlight • Lake

Craigavon Lakes with family friendly, traffic free, cycle and walking paths and even some single-track gravel paths.

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85.2 km

Pump Track

Highlight • MTB Park

Test your pumping, cornering and jumping skills on this short little pump track

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126 km

Antrim Castle Gardens

Highlight • Historical Site

Antrim Castle Gardens are an absolute historical gem. You will find nothing like these 400 year old gardens anywhere else in Northern Ireland.

Walk into the past as you stroll around this magnificent setting, visiting beautiful features such as the Large Parterre, Her Ladyship’s Pleasure Garden and Yew Tree Pond.

Within the heart of the Gardens is a unique visitor experience, the refurbished Clotworthy House. Visit the Garden Heritage Exhibition where you can read about the history of the Gardens and the story of the Massereene family.

It provides a fantastic opportunity to come and learn about garden history how the lives of the key family members intertwine with the development of Antrim town and the surrounding areas.

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127 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

103 km

16.5 km

3.60 km

2.50 km

1.67 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

109 km

14.9 km

1.31 km

1.20 km

211 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

17°C

9°C

31 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Craigavon Lakes – Antrim Castle Gardens loop from Antrim

Antrim Round Tower

Randalstown Heritage Houses

Randalstown Forest

Maghery Footbridge at Lough Neagh

Ground Espresso Bars Café

Craigavon Lakes

Pump Track

Antrim Castle Gardens

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