17.2 miles
Loop
Islandmagee
Spectacular coastal scenery, rolling green hills. This cycle route can be challenging at points but the extra effort is well rewarded by the dramatic views out to Scotland and interesting historival sights on Islandmagee Peninsula.
TRAIL INFORMATION
This cycling route takes you to popular Brown's Bay Beach.
Bay which has a very pleasant coastal walk and is also good
for swimming. Further on, you take the road to the picturesque
secluded fishing harbour of Port Muck which is at the foot of
a very steep road. Islandmagee which is a peninsula and not
actually an island has a host of interesting historical sites, is
popular for horse-riding and has good coastal walking paths
north of Whitehead.
TRAIL INFORMATION
This cycling route takes you to popular Brown's Bay Beach.
Bay which has a very pleasant coastal walk and is also good
for swimming. Further on, you take the road to the picturesque
secluded fishing harbour of Port Muck which is at the foot of
a very steep road. Islandmagee which is a peninsula and not
actually an island has a host of interesting historical sites, is
popular for horse-riding and has good coastal walking paths
north of Whitehead.
GETTING TO THE START
To get to the start, take the road via Whitehead (B150).
- Facilities Toilets and refreshments can be found at Port Muck, Mullaghboy and Whitehead.
- Getting to the Start To get to the start, take the road via Whitehead (B150).
- Traffic Information Very little traffic on these quiet country roads
- Accessible Facilities Tarmac Roads. Some challenging hill sections.
