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Downpatrick Head & Ballycastle loop from Crossmolina

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Downpatrick Head & Ballycastle loop from Crossmolina

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Downpatrick Head & Ballycastle loop from Crossmolina

03:52

65.0km

340m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 9, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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17.4 km

Palmerston Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Crossing the Cloonaghmore River is the Palmerston bridge. It dates back to the late 18th century and boasts 11 arches.

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24.8 km

View of Lacken Strand

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The road hugs the coastline at Lacken Strand. It is a vast beach at low tide and very popular with hikers.

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35.8 km

Downpatrick Head

Highlight • Natural Monument

This really is a place to come and admire the power of nature. The contrasting colours between land, sea and cliffs, the crashing sound of the waves and the smell …

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47.5 km

View of the Mayo Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

Just south of Ballycastle the rugged Mayo coastline has given way to lush rolling countryside views. A patchwork of fields and woodland all along the valley to the west.

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65.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

63.8 km

894 m

339 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.2 km

31.7 km

894 m

270 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

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Weather

Tuesday 12 May

12°C

7°C

65 %

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Downpatrick Head & Ballycastle loop from Crossmolina

Palmerston Bridge

View of Lacken Strand

Downpatrick Head

View of the Mayo Countryside

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