Cycle NI - Your definitive guide to cycling in Northern Ireland

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.

County

Antrim

Distance

17 miles

Nearest Town

Larne

OS Map

9, 15

Route Type

Coastal

Route Shape

Circular

AONB

Other Area

Grid Ref (Start)

D416024

Public Roads

On Public Road

Grid Ref (End)

D416024

Terrain

Some steep sections. Well surfaced tarmac roads.

Point of Interest

Brown's Bay
Port Muck Harbour
Whitehead Coast

Route Description

This cycling route takes you to the popular beach at Brown's
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 most exciting way to get to Islandmagee is to take the
short ferry ride from Larne. The boats, called the Mary-Ann or
the Adrienne, depart from Larne harbour close to the main
ferry terminal and the journey takes only one minute. Take
care when embarking and disembarking with your bicycle.

For sailing times of the ferries telephone
028 2827 4085.