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East Strand Beach – Whiterocks Cliff Path loop from Portrush

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East Strand Beach – Whiterocks Cliff Path loop from Portrush

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East Strand Beach – Whiterocks Cliff Path loop from Portrush

00:51

7.35km

30m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

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Causeway Coast AONB

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Parking

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914 m

East Strand Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

East Strand Beach is famous for its beautiful golden sands, extensive dune systems, and wonderful views over The Skerries and Causeway headlands.

From this point, you can access the beach …

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1.32 km

East Strand Beach

Highlight • Beach

Chuck your shoes in your bag and enjoy a barefoot beach run along East Strand Beach next to Portrush on the Causeway Coast.

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4.15 km

Whiterocks Cliff Path

Highlight • Trail

One of the nicest beaches on the north coast of Ireland!

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4.26 km

Whiterocks Beach

Highlight • Beach

The Blue Flag awarded beach is extremely popular with surfers, body boarders and kayakers. If you fancy a go there is a seasonal outlet shop that provides equipment for hire.

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7.35 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.41 km

907 m

486 m

484 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.41 km

1.12 km

456 m

115 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

19°C

15°C

96 %

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