Causeway Coast Cycle- Self Guided- 7 Day Tours: Triphobo

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Day 1: Belfast

Stop At: Titanic Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland
The capital of Northern Ireland is the cradle of the legendary RMS Titanic where you can feel her presence in many parts of the city. But not everything is about this gigantic beauty, youll also have the chance to see different monuments dedicated to the political conflicts of the twentieth century in Belfast such as the Peace Wall. The Belfast Castle and Saint Anne Square are two of the other iconic places that you cant forget to visit. You can also drink a pint and listen to the traditional Irish music in one of the many pubs that fill the streets of this beautiful city.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Belfast City

Day 2: Carrickfergus & Gobbins Cliff Path

Stop At: Carrickfergus Castle, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
You have to wake up early this morning because one of the longest days of the tour is waiting for you. Start cycling along the coastline until Carrickfergus where youll have the chance to see the Norman style castle that was used as a fortress for the Irish, French, Scottish and English. Following the coastline up north you arrive in Larne, where we recommend you park the bicycle to walk along the Gobbins Cliff path. It is a three hour walk along a path with more than 100 years of history and gives you amazing views of the basalt cliffs over the sea.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Ballygally

Day 3: Glenarm & Glenariff

Stop At: Glenarm Castle, Glenarm, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Today youll ride through the Coast Road that brings you to Glenarm, where you can see a lovely castle built in 1636 by the first earl of Antrim. Nowadays there is still a member of his family living there. It is a lovely estate and has beautiful gardens. After Glenarm we arrive in the village of Waterfoot, better known as Glenariff. It is one of the most beautiful fishing villages of the Antrim Coast. At this point you can decide if you want to follow the coastline by the shorter way or take the long path inland to visit the Glenariff Forest Park. You can see the impressive Glenariff Waterfalls surrounded by the lush forest park. At the end of the day you arrive in Cushendall; after a long day of cycling, relax in the town, have a pint or visit the Curfew Tower, which was once a prison.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Cushendall

Day 4: Torr Road & Ballycastle

Pass By: Torr Head, Ballycastle, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Bordering the Cushendall Golf Club you find the Layd Old Church; a ruined church which was built by Franciscan monks and is the place of burial of some of the MacDonnell clan. Cross the River Glendun to leave Cushendun and head towards Ballycastle. You will take the Torr Road, which provides some of the most amazing views of the Antrim coast. As you cycle along enjoying the views, you pass Torr Head. From here you can see the Scottish coast which is just 10 miles away. Once you arrive in Ballycastle you have a fantastic panoramic view of Rathlin Island, which youll be able to visit tomorrow if the weather is suitable.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Ballycastle

Day 5: Rathlin Island

Stop At: Rathlin Island, Rathlin Island, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
At 8:45 a.m, you will catch the ferry to Rathlin Island if the weather is favourable. After 25 minutes of sailing, you arrive at the dock and get on your bicycles to explore the island. Head towards the east of the island and then down to the southern end. This island could be on every biologists bucket list because of the existence of animal species which are particularly rare, such as the purple eyed rabbit. Can you spot one? Another tourist attraction is the impressive Rathlin Lighthouse on the west side of the island. Back in Ballycastle you can explore the little town or just relax to be in top shape for tomorrow.
Duration: 4 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Ballycastle

Day 6: Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge & The Giants Causeway

Stop At: Giant's Causeway, Bushmills, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
It is the last cycling day but for most, it is also the best day of the tour. Well see the amazing Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. On this 20 meter long and 30 meter high rope bridge, it is better not to look down! A few kilometres away, the Giants Causeway awaits, which for most is the highlight of the tour. There are 40,000 interlocking basalt columns which are the result of a volcanic eruption more than 60 million years ago. The rock formations and views will leave you stunned. If you have enough energy once you reach our overnight stay in Bushmills, we recommend you visit the Bushmills Whiskey Distillery where they transform water into gold whiskey.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Bushmills

Day 7: Return to Dublin

Stop At: Bushmills Distillery, Bushmills, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
After a hearty Irish breakfast, it is time to make our way back to Dublin. Before you leave you have time to visit the Old Bushmills Distillery if you haven't yet visited, or just have a walk through the village.You can do an optional extra Bike ride to the Dark Hedges. This is a 35km circular route
Our day tour coach to the Giants Causeway will pick you and your bikes up and transfer you back to Dublin.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Causeway Coast Cycle- Self Guided- 7 Day Tours - Dublin

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