General information
This route starts at the Giants Causeway and follows NCN Route 93 to Bushmills, Portrush, Portstewart, Coleraine and Castlerock. The route is signed in both directions. The first section of the route follows the traffic-free shared use pathway adjacent to the Giants Causeway & Bushmills Heritage Railway line. On reaching Castlerock, follow the cycle path to Downhill. At Downhill cyclists can either cycle along the beach to Benone or follow the main coast road.
It is useful to refer to the "Cycling in the Borough of Coleraine" leaflet when attempting this route. See Attachments.
Public roads: On Public Road
Getting to the start:
Follow signs for NCN 93 and the Giants Causeway, north of Bushmills.
Train: Services from Belfast or L/Derry to Portrush, then follow NCN 93 to Giants Causeway.
By car follow signs for Giants Causeway (A2 and B146)
Traffic: Normal public roads traffic along most of route, and stretches of traffic-free cycle paths.
Distance
22 miles
Terrain
Bitmac surfaced roads and surfaced cycle paths.
Point of interest
Giants Causeway & Bushmils Heritage Railway Line, Old Bushmills Distillery, Dunluce Castle, Bann estuary.
Facilities
Refreshments and toilet facilities available at all towns along the route, including the Visitor Centre at the Causeway.
Publication
"Cycling in the Borough of Coleraine" leaflet.
Ballyshannon to Ballycastle - Sustrans Map
Publication availability
Coleraine TIC Tel: 028 7034 4723
Facilities
Facilities
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Things nearby
Gallery
Contact Information
Activity / Cycling
Giants Causeway to Benone Cycle Route
- Address
- Web Address
- www.cycleni.com/36/giants-causeway-to-benone-cycle-route/