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Ireland is a great place for Biking , whether road or mountain. The Weather is rather changeable, but it can be an ideal way of seeing and experiencing the wild Irish countryside. For those with good equipment, it is always best to bring your own. You can do it independently or with cycle touring companies who will offer various degrees of support an assistance. ROUTES Northern Ireland East Antrim There are a number of popular routes. Route 1 - The Antrim Coast. Leave Centre of Belfast, taking Antrim Road northwards towards Glengormley (6 miles). Take Ballyclare Road to junction with Belfast - Larne Road (right at 2nd roundabout) and travel onwards to Ballynure (13 miles). At Ballynure take 1st left past roundabout to junction of Deerpark road. Continue along this road and take fist left, proceed for 2 miles and continue onwards through the T-junction towards Cairncastle. Continue through the village, following the Drumnagreagh Road until you reach the main Antrim Coast Road at the Drumnagreagh hotel(27 miles). Continue along the road northwards (left at the junction) through Glenarm(31 miles) , Carnlough(34 miles) and Waterfoot (43 miles). Highlights Views of Antrim Plateau 2 miles before Cairncastle After Cairncastle Views of Scotland (Mull of Kintyre, Mull of Galloway and Ailsa Craig) EXTERNAL LINKS A country with a wide variety of terrain, Ireland is the perfect country to cycle. Coasts are the best to stick to for the most interesting terrain, and the famous rings are magnificant. The Ring of Kerry is the most famous in the south East, but for cycling, the Ring of Beara, just below Kerry is much better. Less tourists, and beautiful view. If you can stay at Allihies, you will enjoy finding out about the Bearhaven mines. Great country to cycle. I recommend the lonely planet cycleing Ireland book. (Amazon) |
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